Hey Sportsfans, 

“Dress like an Eskimo to be comfortable.” – TK

This week definitely reminded us what true Minnesota weather can feel like, with temperatures bouncing all over the place from warmer mornings to temp dropping afternoons mixed with lots of rain and wind. Around here, you really never know what you’re going to wake up to! Thankfully, it looks like Mother Nature is finally settling into summer mode. The trusty weather reports are calling for highs in the upper 70s all week, and we are more than ready for sunshine, calm waters, and long days on the lake.

The fishing this week has been nothing short of outstanding. Every evening the lodge has been full of groups swapping stories from the day, comparing photos, and debating who managed to get their limits first. The excitement around camp has been hard to beat, and it’s safe to say the fish are active and hungry right now.

We’ve been finding excellent success up around the islands, especially near Garden and Bridges. Anglers have been pulling fish consistently throughout the day, with some especially strong bites happening during the morning hours.   

Walleyes haven’t been the only thing keeping rods bent either. A few groups have also reported catching some quality saugers and northern pike while working through the same areas. 

If you’re headed up soon, don’t forget to pack layers just in case — this is still Minnesota after all — but it finally feels like summer is here to stay. 

Set the Hook!