Lake Bemidji
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Species
WalleyeSeason
Summer
Technique
Vertical Jigging 10-19'
Structure
Points
Forage
Perch
Water Temperature
71°
Species
Yellow PerchSeason
Fall
Technique
Vertical Jigging 10-19'
Structure
Submerged Vegetation
Forage
Minnows
Water Temperature
63°
The perch were aggressive. Bigger bait, bigger perch 10-11". Northland Tungsten in black worked best with a large minnow head casted with a slow retrieve or subtle vertical jigging. It produced walleye as well.
Species
WalleyeSeason
Fall
Technique
Trolling 10-19'
Structure
Reef
Forage
Cisco/Whitefish
Water Temperature
63°
The walleye fishing on Lake Bemidji is exceptional. As September progresses, the walleye bite remains strong. Water temperatures are around 62-65°F, causing walleye to move closer to shore. Live bait and crankbaits have both been effective. Prime locations include the northern shoreline, rocky points, sunken islands, and weed beds. Pay close attention to the wind and weather conditions.
HotbaitRapala RipStop Jerkbait Silver / 3 1/2"
Out of Stock
Mission Tackle Gold Round Head Jig 3/8 oz / Gold
Out of Stock
Slay
Bronze Ambassador
9/4/21
Species
WalleyeSeason
Summer
Technique
Vertical Jigging 20'+
Structure
Humps
Forage
Minnows
Keep moving looking for those active fish, when you find them pitch too them and pop the jigs back to the boat. Also tipped with plastics one live minnows
Species
WalleyeSeason
Fall
Technique
Vertical Jigging 10-19'
Structure
Reef
Forage
Perch
Water Temperature
65°
Catching some really nice walleyes out on Bemidji right now. Catching all of my fish on these snaps jigs and man is it fun. Focusing on 10-14ft sand flats and just covering water. Weeds end around 11ft out here so running the edge seems to be working the best.
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Spring (Post-Spawn)
Technique
Swim Jigs
Structure
Reeds
Forage
Perch
All the largemouth are post spawn. The bass generally don't pull out deep. The thick shaded vegetation is key.
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Spring (Pre-Spawn)
Technique
Frogs/Toads
Structure
Submerged Vegetation
The frog bite has finally begun! Bass are roaming, so fan casting a frog in shallower areas has worked well. Many fish are not holding to specific pieces of cover, so it is important to not only throw at high percentage areas, but anything where a bass may hide.
Species
WalleyeSeason
Ice
Technique
Ice Fishing Spoons
Structure
Points
I have found the key to fishing Lake Bemidji is to get away from people. The areas that houses load up on are good but the fish get pushed off of those areas as more houses appear.
HotbaitVMC Tingler Spoon 1/8 oz / Glow Gold Fish
Out of Stock
Sufix Ice Magic - EOL 3lb / Clear / 100 Yards
Out of Stock
Species
WalleyeSeason
Spring (Post-Spawn)
Technique
Live Bait Rigs
Structure
Boulders
Forage
Perch
Found a good eater size fish in 6-10ft range. Bigger fish have pull off.
