Leech Lake
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Species
Smallmouth BassSeason
Spring (Pre-Spawn)
Technique
Bladed Jigs
Structure
Boulders
Water Temperature
51°
CaptainDave
Bronze Ambassador
5/25/23
Species
Yellow PerchSeason
Spring (Post-Spawn)
Technique
Vertical Jigging 10-19'
Structure
Open Water/Basin
Forage
Minnows
Water Temperature
58°
Good percentage of keepers (8.5" - 11") perch.
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Spring (Post-Spawn)
Technique
Swim Jigs
Structure
Reeds
Forage
Bluegill
These funky, post spawn, northern strain largemouth tend to get nomadic immediately after the spawn and chase Gills and Crappie near their spawning areas. Choosing baits that mimic these forages and covering water are the key to success on this body of water.
Species
WalleyeSeason
Spring (Post-Spawn)
Technique
Live Bait Rigs
Structure
Humps
Bite is still hot. A slow presentation with a minnow or leech is working well. The bite should be moving to a more aggressive presentation as the water warms and the fish start moving.
Species
WalleyeSeason
Spring (Post-Spawn)
Technique
Finesse Hair Jigs
Structure
Points
Forage
Perch
Water Temperature
56°
Found some walleyes up shallow in the morning near rocky points with sand nearby. Cast and slowly retrieve a black hair jig over the tops of the rocks.
Species
WalleyeSeason
Spring (Spawn)
Technique
Bobbers
Structure
Submerged Vegetation
Forage
Perch
Water Temperature
61°
On Memorial Day, I used my 8’ 2B Genesis Sharp Shooter slip float rod paired with a Diawa Revros 3000C reel. That reel was loaded with 6lb Sufix Advance mono. I used a Northland Slip Float above an 1/8oz egg sinker and swivel. The business end was a 1/16oz Northland Fireball jig in Firetiger color topped with a leech. I was using my Hummingbird mega live and pitching right to them!
Species
WalleyeSeason
Spring (Post-Spawn)
Technique
Vertical Jigging 0-9'
Structure
Submerged Vegetation
Fishing has been hit or miss. Some folks doing real well, others struggling. Try to get away from the crowds, but good luck
Species
WalleyeSeason
Spring (Spawn)
Technique
Tubes
Structure
Boulders
Forage
Perch
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Spring (Spawn)
Technique
Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip)
Structure
Reeds
Forage
Bluegill
