Fish Report 4/8/2026

by | Apr 8, 2026 | Fishing Report, Open Water Fishing, Turkey

We have ice! And we still do have snow on the ground here in central Minnesota. But it’s going to get NICE very soon and we will have the boats/toons back on the open water. First thing is first though, gobblers. A week from today is the MN spring turkey opener. Once the turkey itch has been scratched, the open water guiding season will be underway and the calendar is already looking good. Our guides will be ready for another busy open water season, with some some changes in the law. Bass (large and smallmouth) can now be fished (catch and release) year round, this will add a nice little bonus to the spring season, where normally we are only chasing crappies. You can now get in on some of the best fishing of the year, fishing the shallow water for pre spawn bass. It’s a blast! So, pick up the phone and give Shelley a call to book your guided trip today! 218-839-5598

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7/5/26

I hope you all had a nice weekend! We celebrated the 250th anniversary of our country in Bozeman, MT, by welcoming our 2nd grandchild into this world. Back on the water tomorrow, and it's going to be a scorcher. We are well into our season, and the guides have been doing a lot of trips! Some walleyes are cooperating, but many of the folks we fish with this time of year are looking for action....

Fish Report 6/01/26

Good evening! The water temperature is up into the mid-sixties, and fishing action is picking up. People always ask when the best time to fish is, and I say June and October. So, you know what that means? You should probably get out on the water and fish. I had the Bjellands out this morning on Gull, and we had decent action. We started by pulling Shadow Raps and finished by pulling Raps. But...

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– Matt Foster

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“Four of us booked a four hour fishing trip with Walleyedan. Our guide was Dustin and he was so friendly and engaging with a wealth of knowledge and tips . We caught the amount of fish we wanted for a fish fry and man were they tasty. Besides Dustin’s skills, his friendly personality made the day. We HIGHLY recommend Walleyedan’s guide service.”

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“Wonderful experience!! Our guide Chuck picked us up from our resort and was incredibly sweet. One person in our group had never touched a rod and landed a 42 inch plus musky. Would highly recommend and will definitely be returning!!”

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