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 10, 2026 sponsored by the Detroit Lakes Regional Chamber of Commerce. 

Fishing should improve this week with consistent mild weather in the forecast. Big walleyes and crappies continue to roam the shallow weeds at night but both species are also suspended in up to 30’ chasing baitfish (yes, walleyes too!). Smaller eater walleye can be found deeper, often in the same location, up to 30’, along with perch and some gills. Fathead and shiner minnows on a simple hook and sinker setup is the ticket for all species, while waxies are also working for panfish. Lastly, main lake ice is very thick on many lakes (often over 2 feet thick!) but, with warm weather, it is important to enter onto area lakes very slowly to prevent the deterioration of the ice near shore and allow standing water to refreeze overnight. Don’t be alarmed, be informed! Together we can keep accesses in good shape.

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