Izaty’s was sold to a group from Wisc last winter. It took a bit for new ownership to get a handle on things (golf course, restaurant). Late summer these things started to come around. The restaurant is closed for the winter except for planned special events. I have friends that either live there or use it as a cabin and all seem to like it. The monthly fee seems high to me but that’s just my opinion, I spend plenty on things someone else would say is to expensive. Also, know that a spot in the Marina is a separate purchase and not all units for sale have one. Unsure of how the rental pool works but one of the peeps I know seems to keep one of their units rented pretty consistently. I have stayed there in the past and always enjoyed but didn’t like having close neighbors and common ground.

Water temps still 68-69, water levels seem to be back to about what we had this spring.

FYI – Water temp was still 68 degrees on Sunday.

Thanks for the info!

I went out on Nitti’s launch Wednesday night with a local group. Guessing 15 walleyes (3-4 slots) and 4-5 eater perch were caught. All fish were healthy. Bobber bite in the evening has been the best for me but going to run some crawler harnesses tomorrow afternoon to try and entice a bite.
Been 20 years since I’ve been on a launch, was a good time with a large group.

Just ordered, they add a “hazard cost” to the shipping. I assume for the Co2?

I’m using the last of my jumbo leeches (cant find anymore) but yes to crawlers. Also pulling lead and flicker shads

The gravel has been better for me, I plan on the run to the mud but stop at the gravel and don’t leave. Also have found walleyes while targeting smallies on the deeper rocks. While it has slowed down some there are fish all over.

Lodging – more choices on the south/east side than the west (Garrison).
Twin Pines- have not stayed there but its a cool, old school type.

Was out Saturday morning for the Take a Vet Fishing guide trip but couldn’t get out of Wahkon Bay. Made the mistake of relying on the wind forecast and it was way off. Should have had the boat trailered and went to the North side. No fish but did note the water temp was 64.7 which I verified with a couple other boats as it was a 10+ degree drop from earlier in the week. Went out last night for an hour to the gravel and picked up a couple, water temp was 67.4.

What’s F ed up is those that set the Reg’s (DNR) and those that tell the DNR what to do (Politicians). “That Place” is having some fantastic fishing and is far from F ed up. The resort, bar/restaurant, guides, small business owners would love to see the traffic as they had nothing to do with the No Keep limit.

fishthumper wrote:

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It’s showing $250 on the Scheels website and still available but it was marked down to $125 at the St. Cloud store.

Bummer. I would have jumped on a deal like that one !

I just stopped by on lunch break, picked up the last jacket for $125.00

I thought it was just when I had time to fish it is always windy.

Tried one, bobber cracked the first day.

Fredricksons Marina in Wahkon has power at each dock.

I also fished in the Hunters Shootout on Saturday, first tourney in 20 plus years. Found fish everywhere just nothing over 23″. I told my buddy I need to start staring at my Livescope more next year, or not. Had a good time regardless.
Glad I didn’t have to fish on Sunday, that would’ve been a grind. I’m getting to old to grind…

Water temp Wahkon area on the main lake was 59 degrees, forgot to look what it was in the bay. Picked up a few nice walleye on a short trip tonight.
AND the bugs still be a buzzin.

Hope to go out for a bit tomorrow. I will tell you we had a hell of a midge hatch the last couple days. NW wind blew em right to me.

Warden was working south the side (Wahkon) hard on Saturday. Checked my neighbor fishing off his dock. Also checked 3 others I know. Doing their job, making their presence known. 1st time I’ve seen them in some time.

lindyrig79 wrote:

We are finally finally getting some good rain! Looks like Mille Lacs is getting it too!

I don’t have a gauge but we received a fair amount yesterday with a steady heavy rain. Still getting a bit this morning.

Is Vidas good for a tandem bunk to launch? I heard Frontier is a no go, Birchdale is good. Headed up in the morning.

gimruis wrote:

I don’t quite understand the thought of travelling states away and getting a hotel room for 4 minutes of something that might be hindered out by clouds. But then again, that’s just me.

It sounds like the full eclipse path may be almost entirely blocked out by clouds too.

I believe some have traveled to Vegas for “4 minutes of something”

NICE,

Pushed our trip back as well. This is the first time in 20+ years we have had to delay due to a RE-FREEZE.

Congrats! Hope you get home today.

Minimal snow on the lake.

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Beachside posted a new report this morning, nothing new just an update. Still a dozen or so shacks outside 1/2 Moon. As John stated good ice down here. We’ll see what this weeks weather brings.

big_g wrote:

Anybody know who bought Izatys ? I seen it sold last month for around $4.2m… seems it would be way more that that but.. location is everything I guess.

I heard they are local, not sure if that means this area or this state??

I don’t think a launch has gone out since the vid. Those ole boats are stacked up in the woods and wouldn’t pass an inspect IMO. I preferred the old Eddy’s.

Couple skids just inside 1/2 moon island,Wahkon bay this morning.
A non-hub quite aways out, cant make out how big it is. Looks like the surface of the moon out past the islands using the glasses.

I believe Beachside posted they are expanding their road.

I did not troll this fall, but yes I do. I was at my fishing buddy’s daughter’s wedding on Saturday and it was mentioned more than once how nice it was. My current remodel project made me put the boat away early but jumped in the neighbors boat last couple times.