June is here and so is the
start of mayfly hatches on area lakes. Due
to the
weather changes it looks as though the
hatches will start and stop with the
sunshine. Not all lakes hatch at the same
time so be ready to change lakes
if necessary to improve success. It is
difficult to compete with Mother
Nature when she puts some much natural feed
in the lake. I have been catching
walleyes on several area lakes in 9-11ft of
water rip jigging shiners on 1/16 or 1/8 oz
jigs. A mix of Bass and Northern Pike will
be
caught rip jigging as well. Shiner minnows
are almost done and the
transition to other minnows, leeches and
crawlers will start.
Fish will transition from flats to edges,
outside weed lines, and move to mid-lake
structure. Big Northern Pike have been
getting caught on Sallie, Mellissa,
and Little McDonald Lakes. Be mindful of
slot limits on these lakes.
Bass have been active on Cotton, Floyd,
Sallie, and the Detroit's. Walleye
fishing has been good on Island, Cotton,
Detroit, Pelican, Pines and Otter
Tail.
Pine and Pelican will have walleye
tournaments this next weekend so
you will want to avoid the heavy pressure on
these lakes.
Muskie fishing opens this weekend.
Big/Little Detroit and Pelican are always a
couple of the best Muskie lakes not only in
the area, but in the state. With boat races
on Detroit and a big walleye tourney on
Pelican, it will be an
interesting opener for sure. It is amazing
that in the information age we
don't communicate and schedule better..oh
well, adjust and adapt. Have fun ,
be respectful, and be safe!
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