RAINY LAKE 06/27

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RAINY LAKE - Rainy Lake Tourism, www.rainylake.org (1-800-FALLS-MN)

Persistent anglers are getting fish; walleye have been caught in 15-20 feet of water in the major bays. Try vertical jigging with a minnow, or troll a spinner rig tipped with either a minnow or leech.

Crappie fishing is just starting to pick up in Black Bay.

Smallmouth bass anglers are scouting areas for the upcoming tournaments on Rainy Lake and Rainy River.

Meanwhile, reports from river anglers are that walleye and northern pike are hitting pretty well in the swifter waters both above and below the dam at International Falls.  Some consistent weather expected over the next few days should prompt the walleye to begin congregating around submerged reefs, warmer weather and more sunshine will also prompt smallmouth bass to start striking at poppers, raps and the like. If you go for a hike, bring a basket and a camera. You might encounter some berries starting to ripen in the forest, and you could snap a shot of whitetail deer, waterfowl or upland birds with their young in tow. One other thing to be sure and bring is insect repellant.