Lake Zumbro report

  • hof
    Rochester, MN
    Posts: 2443
    #1317804

    Yesterday was my birthday and I couldn’t think of anything I would rather do than go fishing. My buddy Ron was more than willing to share in the adventure, so a trip to Lake Zumbro was in order. We knew the stripers were really running, but our main targets were large bluegills (bullgills) and crappies.

    The weather was very nice, around 80 degrees with a slight breeze. The water temp had dropped to 78, down 6 degrees in the past 2 weeks. As the water temp continues to fall, the fishing will really get even better. Late summer and fall on Lake Zumbro can provide some of the best panfish action to be found anywhere!

    The stripers were difficult to stay away from and we caught plenty of them, but the bullgills and crappies were around as well. As usual, mini-mite jigs was the lure of choice. Brighter colors – orange, pink, chartreuse – seemed to produce best this day. Tipping the jigs with a waxie provided more bites, but also seemed to provide more small fish.

    We caught and released lots of fish, with Ron opting to keep a meal. Most of the fish came at the 7-10 ft. level suspended over deeper water. It was a great day to be on the water! Hope you can get out to enjoy some fishing soon!

    hof
    Rochester, MN
    Posts: 2443
    #470110

    another pic

    vikefanmn77
    Northfield,MN
    Posts: 1493
    #470215

    They got stripers in there??? lol jk just jerkin your chain

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