Lake Bemidji
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Species
WalleyeSeason
Fall
Technique
Crankbaits 7'-12'
Structure
Submerged Vegetation
Forage
Perch
Water Temperature
61°
Species
WalleyeSeason
Fall
Technique
Hard Jerkbaits
Structure
Submerged Vegetation
Forage
Perch
Water Temperature
63°
Had a good day of walleye fishing. Caught all of my fish on jerkbaits but they weren't crushing it quite yet. Really really had to work it slow to get them to eat it. With all of the bait around you had to get them to bite which wasn't the easiest thing to do.
Species
WalleyeSeason
Ice
Technique
Ice Fishing Spoons
Structure
Points
I have found the key to fishing Lake Bemidji is to get away from people. The areas that houses load up on are good but the fish get pushed off of those areas as more houses appear.
HotbaitVMC Tingler Spoon 1/8 oz / Glow Gold Fish
Out of Stock
Sufix Ice Magic - EOL 3lb / Clear / 100 Yards
Out of Stock
Species
WalleyeSeason
Fall
Technique
Vertical Jigging 10-19'
Structure
Reef
Forage
Perch
Water Temperature
65°
Catching some really nice walleyes out on Bemidji right now. Catching all of my fish on these snaps jigs and man is it fun. Focusing on 10-14ft sand flats and just covering water. Weeds end around 11ft out here so running the edge seems to be working the best.
Species
Yellow PerchSeason
Winter
Technique
Ice Fishing Spoons
Structure
Reef
Fish the offshore reefs for yellow perch from mid December through the rest of the ice season. Fish will be concentrated in depths ranging from 25-40+ feet of water.
Species
WalleyeSeason
Spring (Spawn)
Technique
Live Bait Rigs
Structure
Submerged Vegetation
If you fish the cabbage with 1/8th oz jigs from opener until mid June, it will produce walleyes. Look for depths between 6 and 13 feet of water. Best baits to use are shiners, fatheads, or plastics.
Species
WalleyeSeason
Fall
Technique
Trolling 10-19'
Structure
Reef
Forage
Cisco/Whitefish
Water Temperature
63°
The walleye fishing on Lake Bemidji is exceptional. As September progresses, the walleye bite remains strong. Water temperatures are around 62-65°F, causing walleye to move closer to shore. Live bait and crankbaits have both been effective. Prime locations include the northern shoreline, rocky points, sunken islands, and weed beds. Pay close attention to the wind and weather conditions.
Species
Yellow PerchSeason
Fall
Technique
Vertical Jigging 10-19'
Structure
Submerged Vegetation
Forage
Minnows
Water Temperature
63°
The perch were aggressive. Bigger bait, bigger perch 10-11". Northland Tungsten in black worked best with a large minnow head casted with a slow retrieve or subtle vertical jigging. It produced walleye as well.
Species
WalleyeSeason
Summer
Technique
Vertical Jigging 10-19'
Structure
Points
Forage
Perch
Water Temperature
71°
Water starting to cool off so the walleyes start pushing shallower. Catch most of mine out here in around 11 feet on sand flats. I just cast around with these snap jigs and work them aggresivley back to the boat. I catch a bunch of them doing this. And they don't seem to care about the weather. Falt calm and sunny or blowing 3 footers it doesnt seem to matter.
