Current Report: 5-26-08
Jackfish Bay and Black Bay have bee4n popular spots with Walleye and Northern Pike congregating in both bays and Crappie coming out of the shallower parts of Black Bay. Water temperatures are warmer in the bays but anglers are still catching walleye on some of the reefs and island edges. Some anglers targeting Smallmouth Bass have been doing well using plastics.
Rainy River Walleye fishing continues to be good, especially in the swifter waters below the dam and near the swifter water at the Ranier Rapids.
Everything is greening up quickly near the hiking trails keep your eyes open for nesting birds and berry patches that should be greening up soon.
Rainy Lake is a world-class fishery.
There are 940 miles of shoreline – with another 635 miles around 1,600 islands. The fishery provides excellent angling for walleye, sauger, northern pike, smallmouth bass and black crappie. Rainy Lake is regarded as one of the most scenic fishing vacation destinations in the Midwest.
So, if you are fishing for a great vacation, plan your Rainy Lake and Rainy River vacation today! Come to our neck of the woods – and enjoy world-class fishing – and scenery that is second to none!
If you are looking for sure fishing success, consider hiring a fishing guide for year ‘round fishing adventures you will long remember. Call our office at 1-800-FALLS-MN for recommendations.
Troll our web @ www.rainylake.org or call us at 1-800-FALLS-MN for more vacation planning information. Pete Schultz, Director of the International Falls, Ranier and Rainy Lake Convention and Visitors Bureau, prepares this report.