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Brainerd Fishing Report - Brainerd Lakes Area Fishing Report

Fishing Report - Brainerd, Minnesota

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Walleyedan's Guide Service
Dan and Shelley Eigen
9287 Anderson Rd., Lake Shore, MN 56468
www.Walleyedan.com
218-839-5598

May 16, 2023

Good morning! We are a few days into the Minnesota fishing season, and like every other “opener”, there are mixed reports! Some people hammered them and others got shut out. I opened up on Gull and caught a mixed bag of fish, but only one walleye (a 24 incher). I did hear of a couple good reports from Gull, but overall most anglers did not score on the walleye! Are they shallow? I’m sure. The crappies were biting quite well, and bass too. We did have a few pike as well. I was out on Sunday night with my son Mac and a couple of his pilot students. The night was gorgeous and we saw Star Link again, but it was to nice and all we boated were northerns. I hear and see the Mille Lacs smallmouth are going berserk, so I am half thinking of making a rip over there. The guide calendar is filling up and I would suggest if you are looking to fish, you should make your plans now. Turkey season runs through the end of the month, so you do have a little time! Make sure you spray down with some tick defense before hitting the woods! If you’d like to book a guided fishing trip, call Shelley at 218-839-5598. You can also find us on FB, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter and at www.Walleyedan.com.

Have a great day!!,

Walleyedan

March 16, 2023

Good afternoon!

Or is it? The weather is not nice, but we are hoping old man winter is about done with his crappy weather. It’s mid-March, and people are really starting to think open water and other spring activities such as turkey hunting, baseball, etc.. We do still have a couple of feet of ice on the area lakes, so ice fishing is definitely the way you will be fishing in the BLA for the next couple weeks for sure. I had the Pillager high school kids out the other day and we caught some pan fish and a couple of pike. Last Friday I was out on another area lake and the action was good. I was testing out my new, Two Brothers Innovations rods and so far I am quite impressed! This time of year is fun because plastic baits can be as or more effective than live bait. We have been fishing 8-14 feet of water on the edge of some of the larger flats, but soon they will even move up shallower. This is a fun time of year to get after these crappies and sunny’s because they are typically quite aggressive. If you want to try and get in some ice action, please call. If you want to schedule open water, Shelley is standing by, 218-839-5598. Have a nice day and weekend and know that spring is days away!

Walleyedan

January 30, 2023

Good morning!

Another Extravaganza is in the books and this one will go down as a pretty special one. A 13 year old boy from Hutchinson, MN caught a 9.45 pound walleye to win a Ford F150 that he won’t be able to drive for a few years. He caught in 50 feet of water on 3 pound test and a tungsten jig fishing for tulipee. I joined a group of friends that have won numerous prizes in the past, but this time around we did not even see a fish caught anywhere near us. We were in 64 feet of water. Once again, I was amazed by the awesome coordinating and organization of the event! Thank you to all the volunteers! And participants.

The fishing has hit the mid-season slump a bit. We are still catching some fish, but it has slowed down quite a bit. It sure doesn’t help that we finally got some cold, cold air to move into the area. But looking at the forecast there is warmth at the end of the tunnel! If you are interested in coming up to fish, we can get you out in one or more of our houses. Or, if you would like to go out and run and gun, we can do that too. The Polaris Titan is one sweet machine. Hey, did you happen to see the eelpout catch? You can see it on Walleyedan FB, Instagram or @theWalleyedan on TikTok. If you are interested in getting out on the ice, or if you want to book your open water trip for this coming spring, summer or fall call Shelley at 218-839-5598. Or email walleyedan@walleyedan.com

I hope you have a nice week,

Walleyedan

MN Walleye Guide
Todd Andrist
19964 See Gull Rd NW., Brainerd, MN 56401
www.MNWalleyeGuide.com
218-821-8812

July 2, 2020

Things have heated up in the Brainerd lakes area it’s hot. The walleye seem to be heading out to deeper weed edges and have been active early mornings and late evenings. Crawlers and leeches seem to be working but if you can find some red tails chubs those seem to be the best. Lindy rigs and slip bobbers along the tips of wind swept points. The pike seem to be using the cabbage weed beds and be caught on spinner baits or trolling sucker minnows. The bass and panfish have slipped out to the 10-15 foot depths and are extremely active. Water temps are in the mid 70s and the lakes are full of food so patience and persistence are the keys to success. Thanks and have a great Time!

Todd Andrist MnWalleyeGuide.com

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November 17, 2022

Well, it looks like that’s a wrap to the open water season. And now on to the ice season! This weekend’s forecast looks cold and if the wind pipes down for a day or two there will be a lot of lakes sealed up in this neck of the woods. We just put the Vexilar/KDrill order in this morning and if you rent a fish house from us this winter, they will come with the use of a new FLX 28 or 30. We will have 4 houses for rent and still working on a SnoBear. The deer season is still open. Ducks, pheasants and grouse are still fair game too. We will try to keep you posted on ice conditions and the fishing report once we get out there, but for now that’s it!

Happy Thanksgiving!,

Walleyedan

July 25, 2022

Here we are nearing the end of July already, I cannot even believe how fast this year is sailing by. Shelley is keeping the guides busy and they are doing well putting their guests on fish! The weather has been screwy, that is for dang sure, but it is what it is! The walleyes action has been pretty darn good, but it always helps to have wind (a fishable wind). Leeches are going to be your best bet for catching walleyes, but the problem is that every other fish in the lakes love them too and you will go through a lot of bait! You must keep moving along structure if you want to find the desirable fish. If you are continually getting robbed, keep moving along the windswept structure and eventually you will land on them. Most of the game fish in the lake right now are in less than 18 feet of water and A LOT of them in are less than 10 feet. You are going to find largemouth and smallmouth bass right along with the walleyes. Our guides have been fishing Gull, Pelican and North Long for the most part. If you would like to hook up with one of our guides, please call Shelley at 218-839-5598!

Enjoy the rest of this fast moving summer,

Walleyedan

 

January 7, 2022

Good morning!

It looks like we have a real winter on our hands. You’d think that with the cold, we would be in good shape as for ice making but because of all the snow that’s not the case. Gull Lake, which is site of the worlds largest ice fishing contest has varying ice depths. Snowmobile is definitely the best mode of transportation on Gull. Fishing has been good for those that are getting out, but this is the least amount of houses I have seen on the ice in many years. We will just have to keep on eye on things over these next couple of weeks. I drilled a hole the other in an area that had 4.5” a week ago and on Wednesday it had only made an 1 1/4”. I will check again next Wednesday and keep you posted. If you are going to head out onto the ice, make sure you wear knee high boots! There’s some slush out there.

Sorry for the bleak report!,

Walleyedan

October 4, 2021

The weather has been spectacular and the fishing has been pretty darn good too. We just completed our 9th annual Walleyedan’s Fishing To End Hunger tournament last Saturday at Bar Harbor Supper Club on Gull Lake. The event was a success in all ways. Money raised for the Outreach Program, decent fishing and decent weather. Thank you all who participated and for those who volunteered their efforts. The winning team of Dobias and Bohnsack had just shy of 18 pounds for 5 fish. Most anglers were using a hook, line and sinker with a red tail or creek chub fished at many different depths (8-60’). With these cooler nights and shorter days, the action should continue to get better up until the ice forms. If you are looking at taking advantage of this awesome weather and the beautiful leaves, now is your time to book a trip! Call Shelley at 218-839-5998 to book one of our guides!

Walleyedan

July 2, 2020

Things have heated up in the Brainerd lakes area it’s hot. The walleye seem to be heading out to deeper weed edges and have been active early mornings and late evenings. Crawlers and leeches seem to be working but if you can find some red tails chubs those seem to be the best. Lindy rigs and slip bobbers along the tips of wind swept points. The pike seem to be using the cabbage weed beds and be caught on spinner baits or trolling sucker minnows. The bass and panfish have slipped out to the 10-15 foot depths and are extremely active. Water temps are in the mid 70s and the lakes are full of food so patience and persistence are the keys to success. Thanks and have a great Time!

Todd Andrist MnWalleyeGuide.com

MN Fishing Report 4-1-13

Welcome fishermen. Ice conditions have been great with at least 3 ft of ice yet. The problem has been the deep snow. The panfish have been biting good if you can get to them. The snow is starting to melt so with that being said we should be able to go anywhere you want in a week. And it will be some time before ice conditions will be getting thin. So come on up and enjoy the spring panfish bite. And remember GET OUTDOORS !!!!!!

Fishing Report Archives – Courtesy of Richie Boggs

MN Fishing Report 2-8-13

Welcome anglers. The fishing has just been average lately. With panfish and pike being the best bite . The perch action has been real good at times it seems day to day depending on the weather. There also been a descent trout bite. Ice conditions are great so come on up. Summer Dates are filling up so book your fishing trip now so I don’t miss you. And remember Get Outdoors !!!!!

Fishing Report Archives – Courtesy of Richie Boggs

MN Fishing Report 1-22-13

Welcome fishermen and outdoor enthusiasts. The brained area fishing has been really good lately for pike and panfish. The ice conditions are as good as it gets. The walleye fishing has started to slow down with some nice perch mixed in. We don’t have much snow so it is easy to get around. So pack up your gear and come visit. And remember take a kid fishing and Get Outdoors!!!!!. Spring isn’t that far away and I’ve been booking trips already for summer. So call now to save your spot for the fishing season. Thanks for checking in. 218-820-5612

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MN Fishing Report 12-28-12

Welcome anglers. With the colder weather and lack of snow the ice conditions have greatly improved. The pan-fish have been biting good and have been getting some nice pike while fishing them. The walleye fishing has been just fair, one day we do really good and then the next day not so good. Still be careful on the ice there has been a lot of cracks developing and they are very dangerous. It’s time to get up hear and fish and enjoy our winter wonderland. Be safe and remember GET OUTDOORS !!!!!

Fishing Report Archives – Courtesy of Richie Boggs

MN Fishing Report 12-19-12

Hello fishermen. I’ll bet you’re all anxious to get on the ice. We do have ice, but be extremely careful we have had different stages of ice. The little lakes had about 5 inches before the snow and are much safer than the large lakes but are a little slushy. The large lakes have less slush and less ice with very inconsistent ice . The fishing has been fair to good with out a lot of activity. So make sure and be real careful and always check the ice as you go. We will be out there and will have a better report as ice thickens. And remember GET OUTDOORS!!!!!

Fishing Report Archives – Courtesy of Richie Boggs

MN Fishing Report 8-8-12

Welcome to our area. The fishing has been really good lately. We have been catching the Walleyes, Northerns and Bass all in the same areas on the same technique . This makes for some great action and some good fish fry events. The weather has been great and the water is great for swimming. So grab a buddy and come up and see me. And remember get outdoors and take a kid fishing.

Fishing Report Archives – Courtesy of Richie Boggs

MN Fishing Report 7-20-12

Welcome anglers. The fishing in the Brainerd area has been fair with walleyes being the hardest to catch. Mainly due to the extreme heat.

The bass and pike love the hot temps and have been snapping pretty good The big blue gills have been on a tear. The water is great for swimming and the fish are biting so come and visit paradise. And remember GET OUTDOORS !!!!!

Fishing Report Archives – Courtesy of Richie Boggs

MN Fishing Report 6-20-12

Welcome to Boggs fishing. We have been catching some really nice walleyes on local lakes. The wind and overcast skies have really been the key. If the weather stabilizes it could be crazy good. The Bass fishing has been good as always and we’ve been catching some real pigs. We haven’t been chasing the Pike much but have been getting a few while fishing Bass or Walleyes. Lets hope for better weather and GET OUTDOORS !!!!!!!!

Fishing Report Archives – Courtesy of Richie Boggs

MN Fishing Report 6-6-12

Welcome fishermen . The fishing has been really good the last week. We caught jumbo Walleyes, lots of Bass and even some nice Smallies. The weather has been great and the fish are biting . Grab your buddy and come see us. And get outdoors!!!

Fishing Report Archives – Courtesy of Richie Boggs

MN Fishing Report 5-17-12

Fishing in the Brainerd area has been awesome. The weather has been the key. The warm temps have helped the water reach the low 60’s and that means the Crappies are spawning and the walleye’s are putting on the feed bag. The Shiners are also spawning which means there are a lot of fish up shallow. The Northerns have been mixed right in with the Walleyes. The Trout have also been biting in the lakes that are stocked and the streams are settling down and much more manageable. Thanks for checking in and GET OUTDOORS !!!!

Fishing Report Archives – Courtesy of Richie Boggs