I always access the lake through a resort and am more than happy to pay the fee. I’m sure many of the resort owners will agree that in addition to their hard work and efforts of keeping roads open, bridging breakers, moving houses, ice condition info, etc. – that part of the fee acts as a “safety net” for being available and/or providing assistance in cases of emergency, battery jump, tow/help, etc. for their lake access customers.

If you’re in the metro area go check out Thorne Bros store in Fridley. They can set you up with the best quality equipment for what you’re looking to spend.

I’ve had a few strange snags/catches this fall. The first was a tulibee hooked square in the middle of the back. The second was a 24″ walleye hooked in the top of the head. Not sure if the walleye was in the wrong place at the wrong time or it somehow missed the rap that bad that it hooked itself in the back of the head?

Access at Garrison was open this morning and I’m sure will continue to be with the weather over the next few days.

Awesome fish!!