Walleyes still taking a variety of baits on weed edges and mostly on the reef structures. Leeches, crawlers and minnows
all working on slip- sinker rigs at depths from 20-30’.

Water temps approaching a June-like 75˚, obviously cool for this time of year which might explain the strong bite.

Walleye bite still favors evening, but surprisingly a day bite exists for all species.

Big pike finally woke up--several 40” plus being reported, most released and some to be mounted.

Stick baits tossed near the deep weed edges doing well.

Anglers should pay attention to another unusual twist on Kabetogama--we have had reports and photos of several
sturgeon being caught on the west end of Kabetogama, which is a bit surprising, especially to the angler.

There is no sturgeon season on Kabetogama and sturgeon caught should be released immediately.

Smallies have let up a little as they start to favor deeper water, moving from the shallows. Deep reef edges would be
a good place to try for these fighters.

We urge anglers to concentrate their angling efforts in water less than 30-35’ in order to save our resource. Survival
rates for fish caught and released in warm deep waters proves to be fatal to the fish 25-40 percent of the time.

Enjoy natures pleasures, Voyageurs National Park awaits you.