The 2025 opener delivered mixed results—and a whole lot of wind! Water temps ranged from 55° to 62°, which is cool but typical for this...

Anglers have a lot to smile about right now!  Currently, the forecast predicts a high of 77° for the fishing opener on Saturday–the...

If you haven’t been on the water yet this Spring, consider this your call to action–get out there before you miss some of the best...

I truly enjoy sharing my passion for the outdoors with all you. As a thank you to YOU, a loyal reader of this weekly fishing report, I...

There are few things more exciting to a Minnesota angler than seeing the first open water of the year and, from Detroit Lake, south to...

It’s officially time to get excited for open water season.  Ice has come off many lakes in southern Minnesota, a few small lakes near...

With new snow on the ground, it seems ironic to say the ice is melting–but it is.  Even Scott Mackner (a local angler and guide known as...

As you can see, the ice sure did a number on the Rossman access on Little Detroit this winter!  While area lakes still have 10-20” of...

Rising temperatures will eventually spell the end of the hardwater season in the Detroit Lakes area.  Remember, soft or slushy conditions...

Thick ice continues to cover area lakes, which is great news for panfish anglers that like to get out this time of year. The evenings...

Doesn’t it feel good to finally get your permanent house off the ice?  I’ll be the first to admit that, while it has been an excellent...

Due to the warm weather, the end of the ice fishing season may be near for those driving vehicles on the ice.  The good news is the ice...

The Minnesota walleye season closes this upcoming Sunday, earlier than usual due to this year's calendar. Don't miss your chance to get...

That is the biggest Largemouth Bass any Baxstar customer has caught through the ice. Not only was it 20.5", it was fat as heck with a...

It is Poles and Holes week, everyone!! Tickets are still available so don't delay- click here to buy yours today! Fishing Report...

Ice Conditions and Public Accesses Thanks for checking out the Detroit Lakes Fishing report!  Here’s the scoop.  Ice thickness varies...

🎣 Take a Kid Fishing Weekend Recap I hope you, your vehicle, and your fish house heater systems made it through last weekend--which...

Weather and Ice Hold on, my keyboard is frozen…there we go. Ha ha! 🤣  Really though, be careful outdoors everyone, this cold weather is...

Local Ice Report Detroit Lake keeps building ice with over 16” in most spots. It is one of the safest lakes for ice fishing in the...

I hope you all had a wonderful holiday!  The ice is in good condition, with 13”-15” covering many area lakes including Detroit Lake.  As...