Welcome to the Expanded Detroit Lakes Fishing Report! I share a little more insider info in this edition, compared to other places I...

You will always find a little but more here in my expanded report. :-) Thanks for reading! We are in the middle of an incredible panfish...

Water temperatures have stalled in the lower 60s on many lakes, due to rain and cool weather the past week.  The unpredictable weather...

Welcome to your Detroit Lakes Fishing Report! This expanded edition is only found on the Baxstar Fishing website, and it includes more...

These eyes were caught and netted at the same time!! We had a bit of a tangled mess in the end, but we didn't care!! Lots to report–here...

Since last Friday I have guided 6 groups on the water.  We caught fish of all species, but we also saw a lot of fish through the clear...

Book a guided fishing trip for only $159 through Moorhead Community Ed!! See details below. The past week can be summed up with the most...

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...