Lake Bemidji
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Species
WalleyeSeason
Spring (Post-Spawn)
Technique
Live Bait Rigs
Structure
Boulders
Forage
Perch
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
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
Summer
Technique
Swim Jigs
Structure
Reeds
Bemidji typically is a tough bite but there are areas that the bass like to school up in. Look for areas with a good mix of reeds and lily pads and you should find success.
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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
Northern PikeSeason
Summer
Technique
Swim Jigs
Structure
Submerged Vegetation
Fish a swim jig (preferably white or chartreuse) over and through the deeper cabbage beds (8FOW +) and you will find pike cruising around. You can put up numbers in the thicker grass, but the bigger pike will be out patrolling the deep weed edges.
Species
WalleyeSeason
Summer
Technique
Vertical Jigging 10-19'
Structure
Points
Forage
Perch
Water Temperature
71°
Water starting to cool off so the walleyes start pushing shallower. Catch most of mine out here in around 11 feet on sand flats. I just cast around with these snap jigs and work them aggresivley back to the boat. I catch a bunch of them doing this. And they don't seem to care about the weather. Falt calm and sunny or blowing 3 footers it doesnt seem to matter.
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.
