Little Trout Lake, about 20 miles south of Red Lake, has been a consistent producer, with anglers having the best luck in shallow water—30 inches of ice, 3 feet of of water! Lake trout fishing on Trout Lake has reportedly been a bit slow, but the smaller trout lakes in the Woodland Caribou Park have been producing nice eating fish in the four to five pound range. Fishermen report good results when using Vexilars, and they are finding fish suspended around 23 feet, though some stick to fishing off the bottom, no matter what the depth.
Mike reports colored jigs and minnows are the baits of choice and noted some camps in the area, such as one on Lake Vermillion, are renting out cabins for overnighters. Area anglers have been looking forward to the Mackenzie Island Gyro Fishing Derby to kick off March. Watch this blog for photos and results!
Photo Credit: Emily Bates
A 23-foot fish? That’s insane! I wish to see that one! My, reading this makes me want to fish with my dad. I consider him the best here in our town. He’s been catching those big basses since I was a lad. Oh, by the way, how’s that Gyro Fishing Derby? I hope to witness that event this year.
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