Fishing in
Eagle River
Fishing Report
Updated 06/17
We’ve again seen a couple of colder days and nights this last week, and rain. We were wishing for it earlier this Spring, but we’ve had plenty now, thank you very much! When the cold fronts hit, the fish that are near the shorelines tend to move deeper to wait for it to warm up again. It looks like now we’ve got some more serious warm weather moving in – however that rain just won’t stop!
Musky
Musky action has remained decent. We’re starting to see anglers throw bigger baits now and having success both on the Chain and on the larger lakes in the area, too. You can find these fish feeding in the weeds on a daily basis, and some fish in deeper water resting. Try a Bulldawg or a Medussa in that deeper water for them.
CRAPPIE
While the crappies are done with their spawn in general, we are still getting some reports of them being caught with eggs in them and the bluegills should get going any day now. Minnows for the crappies and worms for the 'gills will work.
Northern
Northern action has been good. These fish are also in weeds with the walleye. If you are targeting them, use larger or pike chubs. Spoons and spinnerbaits are working well now, too.
Panfish
Panfish action is good between the cold fronts, with both crappies and bluegills spending their days in the warm shallows for the most part but moving out with the cold nights.
Perch
Perch are in the weeds acting like small walleyes and will hit both leeches and minnows well, along with worms.
WALLEYE
Walleye fishing has been decent and we’re seeing decent numbers being caught throughout the area. Weeds are what you need to find now, and those deep weed edges are definitely producing. Jigs and minnows are still the way to go, with many anglers using weedless jigs. Evenings have been a good time of the day to fish for these guys.
Bass
Bass fishing is good, however we did see some slowdown with those cold nights we had last week. Look for the smallies on rocky shorelines (and in sand on the lakes with few shoreline rocks). It’s pretty safe to say that bass are done spawning, although we’re sure there are lakes where it’s still going on. Wopper Ploppers and surface baits are a fun way to catch these fish, as when the hit a bait close to or at the surface of the water it’s always exciting. Leeches are working, also, if you’d prefer live bait.
June is coming to a close pretty quick here, and before we know it the 4th of July will have come and gone. Don’t let the summer pass without getting out there and enjoying the warmth and sunshine!
Good luck and good fishin'!
Report courtesy of George Langley & Eagle Sports Center
