Fishing Report

Find out where fish are biting and bait to use in the area fishing report each week. Get Hooked in Detroit Lakes will give you an inside look from fishing guides on which area lakes are best bets for the fish you’re out to catch and the bonus experiences of being out on the water.

This is the area fishing report for Tuesday, February 18, 2025, sponsored by the Detroit Lakes Regional Chamber of Commerce. 

The Minnesota walleye season closes this upcoming Sunday, earlier than usual due to this year’s calendar. Don’t miss your chance to get out on the water and chase those ‘eyes!  You’ll likely find them deep (avoid going deeper than 25 feet if possible) and far from shore. Target midlake structure like rock piles and gravel bars, or try inside turns with a sharp drop to deeper water. Walleye are less active this time of year, so slow presentations such as rattle reels, deadsticks with a bobber, and snare rods are all effective.
If you’re looking for more action, some of the best northern pike fishing in Minnesota is happening right now! Bring your tip-ups and #4 treble hooks tipped with large, heavy pike sucker minnows. The warm weather on the horizon should jumpstart the bite in the coming days so get out there and enjoy the fishing!

Brady Baxter
Owner and Fishing Guide
Baxstar Fishing LLC
brady@baxstarfishing.com
701-261-3703