Early MN Fishing Reports

Early fishing reports have been coming in over Minnesota's first week of the 2008 Walleye/Pike season. Shallow is the way to go. You should find some luck along the weed lines in 8'-16' in most lakes in the state. Also look for some action fishing the rocky shallows.

Most seem to be having good success with jigs and shiners. Of course, none of this should be surprising for Minnesota lakes early in the season. What you may be surprised at is the low amount of bait. Shinner minnows are in short supply early this season due to the late ice on many bodies of water. This has delayed the annual shinner run by a couple weeks. Populations should start increasing any day now, but don't be too surprised if you're limited to only a pint instead of a larger amount at your local bait shop!