Smallmouth bass appear to be following walleyes into deeper water. Working soft bottom areas during the day and then fishing edges of reefs early morning and just before dark has been productive. I’ve noticed that I can first find some active fish in 15 feet of water and then at the next spot, fish will be in 25 feet. After the makeover, they brought it back so that we could make it available to vets and their friends as we see fit. As long as you fish them slowly, you should be free to demonstrate creativity in your presentation. South Dakota volleyball picked to win Summit; Dennis Holien; CFB: Yotes begin season February 19th; CFB: SDSU releases revamped 2021 schedule; Burgum says President Biden’s revocation of Keystone XL permit, “wrong for the country” Top Read At GoWatertown.net. Reports from anglers stopping in the shop is positive. the shelves are stocked with everything you’ll need to convince those fish to bite. The park is very close to Coyote Point. Unlike lakes that have a major river or destination spawning grounds, Kabetogama offers fish suitable spawning areas in a wide variety of locations”. But we do know one thing, fish will eat them, this presentation has been very reliable for us and our customers. If a little peace and quiet sounds good to you, then give us a call and ask about our rental packages. All reservations for the Vets on the Water program go directly through Dawn Keeler at KAB Outdoors, so use the info below to contact her for more information. Looking ahead at the forecast, we’re hopeful that the incoming stretch of colder air temps will help improve the surface of that road. Information is a valuable resource, so take advantage of it. For the most part, everything is ready to go for opening day. Dawn and Kent are knowledgeable, professional, and very personable, I’m sure that you’d enjoy being around them. Lures that run to depths of 16 to 24 feet and at speeds of about 2.0 MPH are good choices. During the daytime, you’ll have more fun fishing for northern pike, smallmouth bass and if you’re persistent, maybe even some crappies. It is the time when food supplies are the most abundant and fish metabolism reaches its peak. Fishing & Outdoors Report – 1-23-21 January 23, 2021 / Daily Dodge / High School Sports The click link below to hear an update on the local fishing during this week’s “Fishing & Outdoors Report” presented by All Out Marine in Allenton and Pernat Haase Meats in Juneau and Pernat Premium Meat s … Dark house anglers have been spearing northern pike for a couple of weeks already and continue to do so. Get Exclusive Access to the Outdoor News Fishing Reports, Lake Profiles, Tips and more! They don’t seem worried about supplies though and have assured us that our bait tanks will be filled in time for the opener. The shelves are stocked with everything you’ll need to convince those fish to bite; so be sure to stop in and let us help." Snowmobilers are counting the days too, so far, the snow cover is about ankle deep. In 2009, he donated several of his prints to the Virginia Area Historical Society Heritage Museum. Heavier weights will come into play later, as the fish move away from the shoreline. The answer is yes, female walleye behave much differently during the spawning period than male walleye do. Use a super-slow, lift-lower-lift-lower motion to attract fish to your lure and give them plenty of time to inhale the bait before attempting to set the hook. Try using blade style baits like Lindy’s Frostee and tipping them with a whole, live fathead.  Using 1/16 to 1/8-ounce Lindy Live Bait Jigs tipped with ½ night crawlers, we pitch our baits out and away from the boat. This fat pike caught by Johnathan McKeever off the dock over the weekend is not unusual; Kabetogama holds a lot of fish like that. A valid White Mountain Apache Tribal Permit is required and must be carried at all times when fishing, boating, camping and for all outdoor recreation activities on the Fort Apache Indian Reservation. So, we’re tuning up the SnoBear, cleaning up the ice castles and checking over our snowplows; soon, we’ll be using them all. This page contains all of KAB Outdoors' saved fishing reports and articles from the calendar year 2020. As evening approaches, return to shallow, 2 to 10 foot water depths where the walleye pattern remains more spring-like. Some anglers have managed to catch walleye during the daytime, but most agree that fishing the crepuscular periods is the way to go. A 24-inch leader with a #4 or even a larger, #2 hook, tipped with lively fatheads will be productive. Kabetogama is part of Minnesota’s northeast pike zone, an area where trophy pike still exist and can be caught by anglers who pursue them. Trolling allows you to cover more water, faster and when fish metabolism is high, can result in better catch rates. Fortunately, a more stable weather pattern appears to be setting in and that will help us pin down more consistent, predictable locations and presentations. Finding crappies on KAB takes some perseverance, but it can be done. Over the opener, Spottail Shiners were the bait of choice and we do have them on hand, so we’d suggest having a few of them in your mix of baits this week. Remote, but accessible is the term Jeff Sundin used to describe the Kabetogama ice fishing experience. Crawfish lovers by nature, perch roam gravel bars and rocky flats when the crawdads are most active. Questions about the Voyageurs National Park ice road included whether there is a fee to access it. These worked well for us in 20 feet of water, under a high, sunny sky. I took my annual fishing trip to Kabetogama Lake in northern Minnesota in early October. Slip bobbers off the dock is killing it still, during the evening especially. Right now, the larger pike seem to be favoring weed edges in 7 to 10 feet of water. The west end of the lake has already been iced up for 5 or 6 days now and the ice-line is migrating East. Our minnow tanks are stocked with shiners, rainbows, fatheads and redtails. Last fall, my longtime friend and fishing customer Carl Bergquist gave me a fishing assignment.  Pitching jigs with a shiner or ½ night crawler have been productive. We’re betting that anglers will encounter some walleyes that are still spawning, and some that are in the post spawn period. 3/3/2020 Walleye season ends quietly as most anglers turn their attention to perch and crappie. Last Monday, August 3rd, marked the beginning of our adventures when we arrived at the resort and met with Kent and Dawn. Our guests enjoyed a 100% success rate during the first week and so far this week, they have already bagged 6 more. Walleyes like the flat areas that feature softer bottom content. >> Contact KAB OUTDOORS or Call 218.875.2281, Current Fishing Reports • Guided Fishing Trips • Current Video • Fishing Articles • Links • Contact, The Fishrapper, Fishing Blue Books, LLC • 715 Byington Ave • La Prairie, MN 55744 • 218-245-9858 Today is a little windy, but I go to the Fisherman’s Park for shore fishing. Whatever you need, we have you covered, so stop in on your way to the lake! The bear season opened on September 1st and started off with a bang, pun intended! — The shelves are stocked with everything you’ll need to convince those fish to bite; so be sure to stop in and let us help. If you’ve located spawning territory, but the fish are not there, then check the adjacent breaklines that lead into deep water. Fishing has been up and down with the recent weather fronts with most anglers reporting similar success regardless of your destination on Kab. Small scale insect hatches are beginning to emerge around the lake. When you look at your chart, select the wider flats over steeper breaklines, that’s where feeding fish will be cruising. Fish that are too timid to strike the aggressive jigging pattern see the more natural live bait and many times; those will trigger strikes from neutral fish. What we provide here is a unique, remote experience that we can custom tailor to your needs. We’d like to remind you that ice fishing on Kabetogama is a unique experience. As the accompanying photo illustrates, Des was more than pleased with his catch, a healthy 20-1/2 inch walleye. May 14, 2017 Kanata 0. The tip-up method is a good way to double your odds of producing both larger walleye and nice size northern pike like the one you see here. "Dock fishing is a huge part of what attracts customers to Driftwood Lodge. — The shelves are stocked with everything you’ll need to convince those fish to bite; so be sure to stop in and let us help. One the questions we asked was; “Where do walleyes spawn on Kabetogama? Shiners, rainbows, and fatheads, in that order of volume going out the door at the bait store. So are perch or fire tiger patterns. Remember, we always love sharing photos of our customers and guests, so don’t forget to snap pictures of your catch! Don’t let a bug hatch on your favorite lake keep you home, get out there and cash in on the soft bottom, walleye bonanza! Jigs and shiners are the preferred presentation for anglers fishing on the main lake. It wouldn’t be a surprise to find areas covered by 8 to 10 inches of ice turn quickly into stretches with only 2 to 4 inches. On the way we found some smaller grade tuna and it gave everyone a chance to get there lines wet for an hour or so on not stop tuna on the chew. Casting large, topwater lures is especially effective during periods of grey, drizzly weather when pike activity ramps up. — The shelves are stocked with everything you’ll need to convince those fish to bite; so be sure to stop in and let us help. Over the years, I’ve told a lot of anglers to slow down their presentations, so I was surprised when he told me to slow down. In most areas, snow depth is about 15 inches, but there are areas of deeper drifted snow as well. Shallow water anglers are turning to bobbers to help keep their lures in the strike zone over shallow rocks. But we think it’s likely that these fish have moved away from shallow water by now. The Outdoor News Fishing Report is available now. We’re a couple of weeks away from the bass spawn, crappie spawning will begin at about the same time. Outdoors; Friday Fishing Report. Lively leeches on Lindy Rigs have been the bait of choice for most deep-water walleye anglers. If you've been on the fence about making a trip up to Kabetogama, this might be your chance." Small points, inside corners and clear sand patches located between heavy rocks are good places to use jigs. Light jigs and slip bobbers will produce fish as the cruise the shoreline. When you book a rental shelter from KAB Outdoors, we can transport you to your home away from home in style. Anglers are walking on some areas and using ATVs on others, and ice depths continue to vary from 2-10 inches. When rigging, use a short, 36 inch leader and a #6 hook. For us, the pace becomes a bit more relaxed, but when we’re not in the woods, we’re still on the lake, enjoying the fall fishing with customers who like cooler weather. But I have to say that based on Kent’s recommendation, we ate some while we were there, and they were darn good. Not unlike a lot of anglers who visit Kabetogama, catching a trophy pike was on this year’s “to-do” list for this guy. For more action, locate submerged weeds at the entrances of shallow water bays. Our digital products are available 24/7 and are accessible anywhere, anytime. As always, our shelves are stocked with all of the newest and best tackle and we've got plenty of live bait on hand too! We know that some folks like 'going it alone", so matter whether you're planning to fish with us or not, remember that we have the shelves in the KAB Outdoors Store stocked with everything you’ll need for a successful ice fishing trip on Kabetogama. There is nothing more exciting than seeing a monster pike explode near the surface and when they hit these jerk baits, they really do explode! But for now, the best way to access and fish on Kabetogama is still using snowmobiles with portable fishing shelters. Crank baits, jerk baits, spinner baits and soft plastics are all popular presentations. As reliable as it is, this is now ranked #2 in our list of presentation options. "Like most Minnesotans, we weren’t too thrilled with the turbulent weather in recent days. Popular during the summer peak period are mid-lake structures like rock bars and sunken islands. Kab’s giant walleye is early work of acclaimed American artist Bryers By FAYE WHITBECK, Staff Writer; The Journal, Int'l Falls, MN ... known for his amiability and grace, he recently told a reporter that he was now doing some of his best work. Slip floats are better for fish spawning in heavier cover, they allow you to keep your bait in position without snagging on the shallow structure. Use a bottom bouncer to control depth and maintain boat speeds between .9 MPH and 1.3 MPH; often times, 1.1 MPH is “the sweet spot”. LinkedIn. If it wasn’t for that machine, our backs would be a whole lot stiffer than they are now. Once fish are located, boat speeds of .1 to .2 MPH are best. With all the talk about poor ice conditions around the state, it’s easy to be intimidated, but don’t be. But we’ve also uncovered large areas of ice that is thinner, 7 to 8 inches as of Monday 12-28-2020. Fishing from our Ice Castles, or for that matter, any rental shelter offers anglers opportunity to develop specialized strategies. Migrations toward mid-lake structure peaks as the insects reach full maturity and this period will present anglers with renewed opportunity for locating good concentrations of walleye. When you can’t move around a lot, being creative with your presentations makes a huge difference. Ohio Fishing Report – January 21, 2021. Fishing Reports. Smallmouth Bass are still crushing it shallow in shallow water too. Cabins/Campers; Boat Rentals ; Guides; Bait/Tackle; Groceries/Liquor; Our Harbor; Photo Gallery; WINTER. Even though walleyes are scattered, if you do some running to your favorite spots you will eventually find active fish. As you can see in the accompanying photo, northern pike of quality size are showing up on the weed edges again. We’ve been overwhelmed with calls from folks asking about driving up with private wheelhouses. The store is open, so if you’re out and about in the areas this weekend, stop in for an update, or to stock up on supplies." Don’t overlook throwing spinnerbaits either, they can produce great pike action during fall and there’s always a chance at catching a few big smallmouth bass at the same time. Northern pike are hungry this time of year and find their way back into shallow water weed beds. Cruise slowly and watch your electronics, when you spot a school, try fishing vertically using small jigs tipped with minnows, like small fatheads. Bass fishing pros say that smallmouth almost always pay a visit to the shallows at some point in every day. That’s when you’ll want to switch to fishing another species, or maybe head back to the cabin for breakfast. We think it’s a good idea to stop by the store for details about up-to-date, daily trends. And who wouldn’t love getting some expert fishing advice over a giant ice cream cone in the comfort of our air-conditioned store? Northern Pike are scattered and a lot of them are roaming over deep, open water. So we’re forced to play it safe, extra safe, some would say. Chartreuse Greens and Yellows are always popular too and when it sunny outside, gold jigs with lots of flash is deadly.”. If you’re on the lake and the seas are calm, this would be an excellent time to scout the shallows. This week, pike anglers have reported lots of action, they are catching strong numbers of fish, mostly in the 20 to 24-inch range. On opening day, you can use this information to your advantage. Therefore, target fishes are basically same as Coyote Point. Christopher Hong. We’re cautiously optimistic that the ice will gain strength this week. But if you’re interested in jumbo hunting, do it on days with heavy cloud cover and breezy conditions. Combine them with slip floats, Lindy Rigs or jigs and you’ll produce some strikes. We have day houses, overnight sleepers and reliable transportation to get you to and from them. “Get rid of the ,5 MPH trolling speed and replace it with .1 MPH and you’ll do betrter,” Kent said. We’ve mentioned before that it’s a good idea to prepare for fishing both presentations every day. Anglers without spot-lock equipped trolling motors could mimic the presentation by anchoring and vertical jigging. On the lake, surface water temperatures have risen into the low 80s and that warm water has triggered a lot of activity among all species of fish, especially Smallmouth Bass. Don’t forget, you can always get your own firsthand information by booking a guide trip, there’s no better way to learn the lake than that. The sunshine and calm water is what keeps the tucked into the weeds, but the weather and water temperatures are stable. BD Outdoors is a growing, passionate online fishing community providing in-depth fishing reports, fishing gear reviews, fishing videos, fishing recipes, bass fishing, and deer hunting focusing on all the facts of sport fishing, boating, and hunting. The same Lindy Rig and ½ crawler presentation that catches walleye, will produce some bonus smallmouth too. You know what means, baitfish are on the move toward deeper water, so are other gamefish, especially walleyes! In it, veterans fish for free! Finding migration routes to and from the spawning sites are the secret for anglers hoping to reel in a trophy. Kent still loves his rainbows though and suggests not putting all of your eggs in one bait bucket. Some of the male smallies are on beds, guarding eggs against predatory attack. So there is no access to the lake for anglers towing wheel houses or heavy, homemade shelters. Surface water has fallen below 60 degrees, weeds are losing their grip on the shallow flats and walleyes are dispersed throughout the lake. When it does, we’ve already got our ice machines tuned up and ready to go, so getting the rental fleet into service won’t take long at all. Your odds of catching a giant pike are better here than they are in any other area of the state. FISHING REPORTS. After your trip, stop in, get an ice cream cone and let us know how you do. When you see fish that don’t strike the aggressive presentations, quickly offer them the more subtle ones. But there are folks doing well with Lindy Rigs and live bait too. The fish, especially larger ones will suspend in open water, out and away from mid-lake bars. And while you can never label ice as 100% safe, having some basic knowledge, gear, and commonsense makes it a safe and enjoyable activity. On most recent trips, he had been fishing the weeds, using 1/16-ounce Lindy Live Bait Jigs tipped with night crawlers. With cold overnight temperatures, some stretches of the road freeze up overnight, but daytime traffic breaks up the ice and wet areas return. Leeches have taken over as the #1 live bait choice of a lot of walleyes these days. By the way, staying off the road and allowing those wet spots to freeze solid would be a great way to help speed the process. As the bug hatches intensify, walleye feeding preferences will turn increasingly toward lively leeches and night crawlers, so pack a few of each in your cooler. But we do know for sure that Kabetogama’s ice is still in much better shape than most of the other popular walleye lakes around the state. But in just 9 days, the walleye season will open and our docks will be the focal point of walleye action for our guests. But travel by snowmobile and ATVs with tracks isn’t too bad. Crappie and perch reports are in short supply. For More Information >> Contact KAB OUTDOORS or Call 218.875.2281. Lindy Rigs tipped with lively leeches or night crawlers is another great way to target fish in small, spot-on-a-spot locations. Maybe mom could handle the jigging rod, using something like a Glow Streak, while dad watches the set line rigged with a large lively minnow as the kids present smaller blade style ice jigs tipped with smaller minnows or waxworms. It’s not a bad idea to have a dead stick ready for action either. Florida Times-Union. Thanks to everybody that came up this winter, we hope that you’re looking forward to doing it again next winter. For a family, this could be accomplished by taking turns at offering specialized presentations. Anglers are finding fish deeper right now in 25-35 ft of water. There are lots of crankbaits that will work for pike, but we prefer long, large profile baits that emulate deep water forage fish. Walleye in the protected slot are showing up more frequently too, it has become more common to catch larger fish in the mix each day. First, we worked on all of the cabin exteriors at the KAB Outdoors resort. Many of those fish will strike the aggressive lures, but there’s always some that will prefer more subtle presentations. Trim the Lindy Rig leader down to about 60 inches and tip it with ½ night crawler; right now, this presentation has produced a very reliable, some would say better bite than jigging. They’re in the process of re-routing the road and it’s almost completed. The Voyageurs National Park ice road remains un-opened, so travel by pickup truck really IS NOT an option at all right now. Then they took it home and remodeled it, changing the colors and decorating it all up. When you’re thinking about a destination for a fishing trip, get in touch and let us know how we can help. Stop in when your bait tanks need re-stocking, or whenever you just want a little friendly fishing advice, we’d love to see you." Conditions for fishing have improved daily and there is colder weather on the way. On the dock, using the brand new fishing outfit that Dawn helped set him up with on Friday afternoon; the youngster landed his first fish using the new rig. For More Information >> Contact KAB OUTDOORS or Call 218.875.2281. Key depths are 16 to 28 feet, use your electronics to locate fish and don’t stop to fish until you find some. Pike also come along at random intervals and like the perch, can help round out the larder. Those short daytime spurts have produced some nice size fish for our customers. Pennsylvania Outdoor News Fishing & Hunting Report – Jan. 3, 2020. Nobody has ventured far from shore to explore the newly forming ice, so we’re not sure about thickness yet. We’d love for this to be the season that you find your way to Kabetogama for a remote, but accessible ice fishing trip. As anglers are noticing that fish being caught are filled [...], Kari2020-01-13T15:53:15-06:00Fishing Report|, Kabetogama area fishing report, snowmobile trail and ice conditions. Some pike anglers are also pulling fish off of the rocks, but most of these fish are running smaller than the weed fish. We have plenty of insect repellent on hand to help with that as well. For More Information >> Contact KAB OUTDOORS or Call 218.875.2281. In fact, we’ve already rescued several people who have attempted to get onto the ice and gotten stuck at the landing. Sunken islands, tapering points extending into deep water and even along shoreline breaks. Our customers were happy about the decision too, instead of worrying about how they were going to get to the rental shelters, they just hopped in and had a nice warm shuttle to the fishing hole. Fishing the shoreline breaks and related points in water depths of 3 to 8 feet is a solid plan. Sandy flats, especially large ones with a slow taper into sparse weed growth are good at this time of the season. To receive this early access, simply create a free account below, and you can read the latest fishing reports days earlier than everyone else. The cold weather and lack of snow has helped make some good ice this past week. He’ll cast large, wood jerk baits like the Suicks, musky size spinnerbaits and a variety of other lures. Northern pike are on the prowl in deep water too, anglers are catching some good fish by trolling crankbaits. But as you can see, even anglers who are not in hot pursuit of pike have the chance to catch one. We can hardly wait to begin greeting our guests and would like to remind you that KAB Outdoors is on your way to the lake. Be sure to get in touch and inquire about rentals. But these machines have extraordinarily wide tracks and yours may not perform as well. Bulrushes, emerging lily pads and shallow rocks will attract fish that are in spawning mode. Kabetogama Outdoors of Northern MN. 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