Brainerd Lake Area - Minnesota
January 9, 2004

This week's cold temperatures have produced excellent ice conditions in the Brainerd Lakes area.  Gull and Pelican lakes continued to produce walleyes throughout the last week.  The best action can be found away from the crowds.  Seek out the shallow structures adjacent to deep water areas. The key depths have varied from lake to lake.  But the general rule has been deep during the day and shallower after dark.  Don't be afraid to stay a few hours after sunset. The best walleye bite has been occurring later in the evenings in 20 to 24 feet of water.   Jigging spoons tipped with rainbow chubs have been producing fish along with shinners on rattle reels.  The northern bite was a bit slower this week.  But the action continues to be good. Tip ups with sucker minnows have been producing fish in 8 to 15 feet of water.  Search for the big weed flats that are close to a break and wait for the little red flag to fly. The sunfish action remained slow, but there have been reports of good crappie action on Gull, Clamshell, and Hubert lake. 

Thanks,
John Blong

From: John Blong, Brainerd Guide Service
Brainerd Guide Service
John Blong
Phone: (218) 825-8965

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