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Detroit Lakes Fishing Report (4/29/25)
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...

Brady Baxter
2 days ago1 min read
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Detroit Lakes Fishing Report (4/24/25)
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...

Brady Baxter
7 days ago2 min read
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Detroit Lakes Fishing Report (4/19/25)
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...

Brady Baxter
Apr 191 min read
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Detroit Lakes Fishing Report (4/9/25)
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...

Brady Baxter
Apr 92 min read
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Detroit Lakes Fishing Report (4/5/25)
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...

Brady Baxter
Apr 51 min read
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Detroit Lakes Fishing Report (3/29/25)
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...

Brady Baxter
Mar 291 min read
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Detroit Lakes Fishing Report (3/19/25)
Rising temperatures will eventually spell the end of the hardwater season in the Detroit Lakes area. Remember, soft or slushy conditions...

Brady Baxter
Mar 191 min read
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Detroit Lakes Fishing Report (3/14/25)
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...

Brady Baxter
Mar 141 min read
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Detroit Lakes Fishing Report (3/6/25)
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...

Brady Baxter
Mar 61 min read
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Detroit Lakes Fishing Report (2/27/25)
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...

Brady Baxter
Feb 272 min read
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Detroit Lakes Fishing Report (2/19/5)
The Minnesota walleye season closes this upcoming Sunday, earlier than usual due to this year's calendar. Don't miss your chance to get...

Brady Baxter
Feb 192 min read
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Detroit Lakes Fishing Report (2/12/25)
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...

Brady Baxter
Feb 123 min read
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Detroit Lakes Fishing Report (2/5/25)
It is Poles and Holes week, everyone!! Tickets are still available so don't delay- click here to buy yours today! Fishing Report...

Brady Baxter
Feb 52 min read
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Detroit Lakes Fishing Report (1/30/25)
Ice Conditions and Public Accesses Thanks for checking out the Detroit Lakes Fishing report! Here’s the scoop. Ice thickness varies...

Brady Baxter
Jan 302 min read
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Detroit Lakes Fishing Report (1/22/25)
🎣 Take a Kid Fishing Weekend Recap I hope you, your vehicle, and your fish house heater systems made it through last weekend--which...

Brady Baxter
Jan 223 min read
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Detroit Lake Fishing Report (1/15/25)
Weather and Ice Hold on, my keyboard is frozen…there we go. Ha ha! 🤣 Really though, be careful outdoors everyone, this cold weather is...

Brady Baxter
Jan 152 min read
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Detroit Lakes Ice and Fishing Report (1/9/25)
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...

Brady Baxter
Jan 93 min read
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Detroit Lakes Ice Fishing Report (1/2/25)
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...

Brady Baxter
Jan 22 min read
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Detroit Lakes Ice & Fishing Report (Holiday Edition)
Happy Holidays anglers! I hope this report finds you well, and with loved ones. Thanks for reading this year. Check back every week in...

Brady Baxter
Dec 25, 20242 min read
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Detroit Lakes Ice & Fishing Report (12/18/24)
⭐️ Announcement ⭐️ (Updated Thursday, December 19th) I am excited to announce that all Baxstar Houses have been placed on 13+" on ...

Brady Baxter
Dec 18, 20242 min read
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