Lake Zumbro:
With the warmer water, the fish have moved into their summer patterns. Both bluegills and crappies can be caught, but try fishing over deeper water. You should be able to use electronics to see what depth the fish are at, but a good general depth to fish is 8-12 ft. down over deeper water. Small jigs like mini-mites tipped with a waxie or plain hooks with minnows should produce fish. Northerns, bass, and catfish are also being caught.
Foster Arend Lake:
Some trout are being caught, usually in deep water near the bottom. Minnows, powerbait, waxies on small jigs, nightcrawlers, small spinners, small rapalas are worth trying. Some smaller crappies and sunfish are coming on crappie minnows or worms.
Chester Woods:
Nice bluegills are being caught. Try minnows or mini-mite jigs tipped with a waxie. The fish are usually around the 14-20 ft. level. Smaller bass are also being caught along the shorelines.
Willow Creek:
Fishing has been slow, but some bluegills are being caught. Bass are also being caught.
Country Club Manor pits:
Bluegills and crappies are being caught. Try minnows or small jigs tipped with a waxie.
Boy Scout (Gamehaven) Lake:
Some gills and crappies are being caught. Try small jigs tipped with a waxie under a bobber.
Mississippi backwaters:
Some areas are producing nice crappies and bluegills. Northerns and bass are also being caught in a few areas.
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Good Fishing,
Mike