RAINY LAKE 8/29

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On Rainy Lake, walleyes seem to be scattered at various depths. Fish are being taken on crawlers on a slowly trolled spinner rig worked through 25-30 feet of water. Areas such as Community Reef and the shoals near Saginaw Bay are good places to start. Crappies can be found in Black Bay and around Sand Bay using a light jig tipped with a small minnow. Northern pike continue to attack fast-moving lures along the edges of weed beds. On the Rainy River, walleyes are active in areas with current, such as below the dam, or above and below the Manitou and Long Sault rapids. Smallmouth bass anglers did very well during last weekend's International Falls Bass Championship. Sturgeon fishing remains open on the river, with lots of fish reportedly congregating just below the International Falls dam. When fishing for sturgeon, please be sure to review and follow all fishing regulations.