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 11, 2025, sponsored by the Detroit Lakes Regional Chamber of Commerce. 

Fishing has slowed down a bit for many anglers in the area. While it is going to be cold for a while, the consistent weather may actually be a good thing over the next 10 days–regardless of the cold temps. It’s important to note, dedicated anglers are consistently catching fish. These are the anglers that turn the lights and music off in fish houses, and have their hands on a rod, and eyes on their fish finder at all times. While the bite is fairly light, patient anglers like the ones I’ve described are still catching a lot of fish!  If you are struggling to catch fish, take a note from the die-hards and try the techniques and habits described above. Crappies can be found near shallow weeds in 8-12’ or suspended above deep holes and other deep structures. Target them and walleyes before sunrise and after sunset. Panfish, pike and bass are biting when the sun is out. Wax worms are producing a lot of panfish, and small minnows will catch the rest.

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