Current Report: July 22, 2008
Walleye are being caught in Sand Bay, Black Bay and around the Fox Islands just west of Brule Narrows. On the east side of the Brule, try the submerged reefs in 25-35 feet of water. Minnows and spinner rigs seem best when trolling, and crawlers and leeches on a jig when anchored. The crappie bite in Black Bay seems to be slowing, but smallmouth bass are starting to hit harders from the weed edges and rock piles.
Rainy River walleye are active both above and below the dam at International Falls and below the Manitou rapids. Sturgeon fishing is best below the dam as is smallmouth bass fishing. There are some good reports on walleye in the Littlefork and Big Fork rivers just upstream from where they flow into the Rainy. Minnows and spinners are the best bet.
Rainy Lake is a world-class fishery.
There are 940 miles of shoreline – with another 635 miles around 1,600 islands. The fishery provides excellent angling for walleye, sauger, northern pike, smallmouth bass and black crappie. Rainy Lake is regarded as one of the most scenic fishing vacation destinations in the Midwest.
So, if you are fishing for a great vacation, plan your Rainy Lake and Rainy River vacation today! Come to our neck of the woods – and enjoy world-class fishing – and scenery that is second to none!
If you are looking for sure fishing success, consider hiring a fishing guide for year ‘round fishing adventures you will long remember. Call our office at 1-800-FALLS-MN for recommendations.
Troll our web @ www.rainylake.org or call us at 1-800-FALLS-MN for more vacation planning information. Pete Schultz, Director of the International Falls, Ranier and Rainy Lake Convention and Visitors Bureau, prepares this report.
