Minnewaska Bait and Tackle

Much the same as last week. Reno has some fast perch action, but you will have to sort them. Walleyes are a bonus on Reno.

Walleyes have started to slow down on Minnewaska due to all the car and truck noise. Ice is thick . Best time now for walleyes is after dark when all the noise dies down. Reno has been hot for walleyes in deeper water late in the afternoon. Panfish good on Glenwood side of Waska. Will have to sort them for size. Spearing and angling for northerns has been good on Waska. Get out and enjoy!

Much the same as last week. Ice thickness is still 10-12 inches. Temps have been way too high for this time of year. Would not recommend car or trucks on any lakes. The fishing has been good on the area lakes.

Ice is close to 12 inches on area lakes. Fishing has been fantastic for all species. Life is good! For more detailed, call 320-239-2239.

Ice on all area lakes is 8-12 inches. Still use extra caution. Fishing has been good. Walleyes on Waska being caught on jigs and minnows in 14-16 feet of water. Best time has been late afternoon. Sunnies and crappies being caught in Bottle Bay in 14-16 feet of water. Small jigs and waxworms work best. Reno, Mary, and Andrew also good for walleyes. Go fishing and have a merry Christmas.

Ice thickness now 7-10 inches on all area lakes. Walleyes are being caught on Emily, Waska, Reno, and other lakes. On Waska, use jigs and minnows. Also working are shiners or rainbows on plain hooks. Sunnies and crappies starting in Bottle Bay on Waska. No reports yet on spearing or angling for northerns.

Area lakes now have 5-8 inches of ice. Still use caution when going out. Now is time to go after walleyes. We will have better report on whats biting after this weekend.

Emily has 5-6 inches. Started fishing Emily no reports. Long lake 2-4 inches. Smaller lakes have up to 6 inches and fishing has started. Reno and Waska froze but no activity and thin ice. NE bay on Reno will see activity today. Area lakes will be fishable by this weekend.

Finally got ice on most area lakes. Should be 3+inches by Sunday. Call ahead for current ice conditions. Advise extreme caution when going out.

Ice fishing getting started on small shallow lakes. Ice thickness is 2-3 inches. Use extreme caution if you go. Waska and Reno both froze but no activity to report. Need colder weather to make ice.