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Detroit Lakes Fishing Report (6/25/24)
The best walleye fishing this past week was during low light hours, as early as 5:30 am and as late as 10:00 pm. Clear lakes, lots of...

Brady Baxter
Jun 26, 20241 min read


Detroit Lakes Fishing Report (6/18/24)
Walleye fishing has been great lately! Many anglers are catching trophy eyes, while others are bagging their limit of eaters. They are...

Brady Baxter
Jun 18, 20241 min read


Detroit Lakes Fishing Report (6/11/23)
For those who have been fishing in 20+ mph winds this past week, I salute you! I’ve been guiding on a variety of lakes in the area the...

Brady Baxter
Jun 11, 20241 min read


Detroit Lakes Fishing Report (6/4/24)
Fishing remains strong in the Detroit Lakes area. Walleyes can be found anywhere from 8’-19’, with a majority in the 13’-15’ range. The...

Brady Baxter
Jun 4, 20241 min read


Detroit Lakes Fishing Report (5/28/24)
A quick warning for you all–the first 5’-6’ feet of the docks at the south public access on Detroit as well as the public access dock on...

Brady Baxter
May 28, 20241 min read


Detroit Lakes Fishing Report (5/21/24)
The walleye bite has steadily gotten better over the past week. Look for ‘eyes near shore, at the first break into deeper water. ...

Brady Baxter
May 21, 20241 min read


Detroit Lakes Fishing Report (5/14/24)
If you had a tough opener, you were not alone-I spoke with the DNR, who had been out on various lakes on Saturday, and they reported more...

Brady Baxter
May 14, 20241 min read


Detroit Lakes Fishing Report (5/7/24)
We’ve all waited patiently for long enough. Now is the time to get excited! It looks like the weather is going to cooperate for the...

Brady Baxter
May 7, 20241 min read


Detroit Lakes Fishing Report (5/1/24)
*This picture was from last Summer. Man, I can't wait to put on a pair of shorts again! Sure, the weather is a bit dreary but this is...

Brady Baxter
May 1, 20241 min read


Detroit Lakes Fishing Report (4/23/24)
The pre-spawn crappie bite is heating up fast and it is safe to say the fun has officially begun! You’ll find them where the water is...

Brady Baxter
Apr 23, 20241 min read


Detroit Lakes Fishing Report (4/17/24)
This past week teased area anglers with a little bit of sunshine, before cold and rainy conditions settled in. Water temperatures were...

Brady Baxter
Apr 17, 20241 min read


Detroit Lakes Fishing Report (4/9/24)
It sure has gotten hard to spot any ice on area lakes, which is good news! I’ve seen a few anglers venturing out to break their boats in...

Brady Baxter
Apr 9, 20241 min read


Detroit Lakes Fishing Report (4/3/24)
Get that boat out of storage and get ready for crappie fishing! Warmer weather is coming, and water temperatures will soon follow suit. ...

Brady Baxter
Apr 3, 20241 min read


Detroit Lakes Fishing Report (3/19/24)
Is anyone else cursing this cold weather? Considering the Winter we had, it sure is a day late and a buck short! To heck with it. ...

Brady Baxter
Mar 21, 20241 min read


Detroit Lakes Fishing Report (3/12/24)
I have officially put away my ice fishing gear for the year and it looks like I am not alone! Area lakes are all but empty, and it’s a...

Brady Baxter
Mar 12, 20241 min read


Detroit Lakes Fishing Report (2/27/24)
The season for most game fish ended this Sunday. I hope many of you were able to get on some fish this winter, despite the extreme...

Brady Baxter
Feb 27, 20241 min read


Detroit Lakes Fishing Report (2/20/24)
This fishing was most very good this past week. Crappies are still biting like crazy near green weeds in 8-12’, as are bass and...

Brady Baxter
Feb 20, 20241 min read


Detroit Lakes Fishing Report (2/14/24
The cooler weather has helped ice conditions in the area, and Little Detroit Lake has 13-13.5”. Other area lakes currently have 10"-11" ...

Brady Baxter
Feb 13, 20241 min read


Detroit Lakes Fishing Report (2/7/24)
Walleye and crappie fishing has been outstanding on multiple lakes in the area. Both the walleye and crappie bite has shifted to the...

Brady Baxter
Feb 7, 20241 min read


Detroit Lakes Fishing Report (2/1/23)
The bite continues to be incredible in the Detroit Lakes area due, in part, to the unseasonably warm weather. Walleyes can still be...

Brady Baxter
Feb 1, 20241 min read
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