What a beautiful weekend! It was great to see so many out just enjoying
the lake and all it has to offer the last couple of days. It was super to
have such mild temperatures and no wind after a previous week of windy
days.

The fishing was great for some and some pulled zeros, but the weather
made it so enjoyable that no one really cared. Those that did well worked
the dirty water on the north and south ends of Big Stone Lake. One boat
had their limit in just two hours Saturday morning...they stated the bite
started at 10:30 a.m. and ended at 12:30 p.m. Another boat got their
limit pulling spinners around Goose Isle. Others caught a walleye
or two, some white bass, largemouth bass and even a perch or two in the
mix. The walleye coming in are running in the 17 to 18 inch class.

Everything was thrown at the fish to entice a bite...jigs and minnows, bobbers
with leeches or crawlers, trolling with spinners and crawlers or casting some wind
blown points. The most consistent comment is the walleye do not appear eager to bite. They were observed following the
bait up to the boat, but not taking the hook. Many fishermen stated that
they really had to slow their presentation down and wait for the bite to happen.
And seeking out dirty (or stirred up) water was the key to their success.

Shoreline fishermen have been reporting some nice catches, but because of the
clarity of the water, the bite is not happening until after sunset or just before
sunrise. Next week promises some consistent warm weather, this should warm up
the water and give anglers a chance to set the hook on some nice fish.

Donna
Schmidts Landing Resort
800-610-4928