Walleye Dan Fishing Report: Brainerd Lakes Minnesota : May 23, 2017

I enjoy reading Walleye Dan's article in the Brainerd Dispatch and also his fishing reports. Here is his latest report from http://www.walleyedan.com/whatsbiting/:

May 23, 2017
Good morning! I hope the sun is shining where you are at, it’s been awhile since we have seen it here in the Brainerd Lakes Area. But, it sounds like it is supposed to sow itself tomorrow and I’m hoping that happens. I have been on the water a fair amount and have also spent some time in the woods chasing turkeys at the 11th hour. Fishing is good and should get even better in the next two weeks. I have spent the majority my time on Gull Lake and we have put some nice fish in the boat. The big ones have made a comeback and we are just hoping that the young bucks are somewhere to be had. Yesterday I was out with 4 men and we worked it pretty hard. For those that don’t have patience, this would not have been a trip for you. We caught 6 fish, all over 20 inches. Including a 24, 25 3/4, 26 and 27.5, nice walleyes anywhere, but really nice to see coming out of Gull. We caught them in 15-25 feet. The new Larson FX 2020T is decked to the hilt with my Hummingbird electronics and MinnKota trolling motors, this boat is SOLID and a truly awesome guiding machine! The summer is looking to be a busy one, so if you are interested in coming up to the Brainerd/Mille Lacs area, please give us a call at 218-839-5598 and book your trip or trips. Whether it is smallmouth or walleye on Mille Lacs or any species here in the Brainerd area, we will have a guide that can put you on them! Whether or not they bite, that’s going to be up to your talent level! But we will offer you up advice, and try to give you the best opportunity to catch some! Bottom line, for you, it’s better than working so book today.

p.s. Registration and sponsorship opportunities are open for the 5th annual Walleyedan Fishing To End Hunger walleye tournament on Gull Lake. Have a great day, Dan

Brainerd Minnesota Lakes Area Fishing Report: May 26, 2017

BRAINERD/NISSWA AREA 

Shiner minnows continue to trigger walleyes in 16 to 20 feet on North Long Lake, Round Lake, and Whitefish Lake. Northern pike are hitting sucker minnows in 8 to 12 feet on Gull Lake, Cullen Lake, and North Long. Look for panfish and bass in 3 to 6 feet at North Long, Gull, Round, Cullen, and Lake Edwards.

S & W Bait & Guide Service/Nisswa Guide League  (218) 829-7010

Louisiana Crappie Fishing: **Easter Weekend Crappies** / Some Slabs / Fun With The Family / Crappie...

I would like to head down to Louisiana and fish with these two next winter. They sure

know how to find the crappies. I have been watching their videos for awhile, and wish

I could catch crappies like they do in their videos. Enjoy.

Brainerd Lakes Area Fishing Report May 19, 2017

I have been catching some nice sunfish this past week, but things slowed down with the weather being so cold last weekend. The rain has made everything green up really nice, and I am going to be doing more fishing on Gull and some smaller lakes in the Nisswa area this week, so I will keep all of you updated.

Here is fishing report from http://www.outdoornews.com/minnesota/fishing-reports/

BRAINERD/NISSWA AREA 

Crappies are hitting in 3 to 6 feet on Gull Lake, Upper Gull Lake, North Long Lake, Nisswa Lake, Cullen Lake, Roy Lake, and Round Lake. Walleyes are biting best early and late each day in 10 to 12 feet, mainly on crawlers and minnows, on Round Lake or in the channels on Gull. Northern pike are taking sucker minnows in 8 to 15 feet at North Long, Pelican Lake, and Whitefish Lake.

S & W Bait & Guide Service/Nisswa Guide League  (218) 829-7010

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Brainerd, Minnesota: Live Music For the Week of May 18-24, 2017

From the Brainerd Dispatch:

For the week of May 18-24; bands perform 9 p.m. to close with no cover unless otherwise noted.

BRAINERD

Eagles Club

124 Front St.

Artisan, 7-11 p.m. Friday; $5 for all dances for non-Eagle members.

Agate to perform for Lakes Area Singles Single Spring Dance (age 40 or older), 7:30-11:30 p.m. Saturday; $5 cover

Last Turn Saloon

214 S. Eighth St.

Open Mic, first Wednesday of month (sign-up, 6:30 p.m.)

Bluegrass Jam, 6:30-8:30 p.m. every first, third and fifth Thursday of the month.

Liquor Pigz

718 Laurel St.

Karaoke, 10 p.m. every Wednesday

Jam session/open mic, 9 p.m. every Sunday

O'Madden Pub

11266 Pine Beach Peninsula

Jud Hailey, Friday-Saturday

Roundhouse Brewery

1551 Northern Pacific Road

Dos Guys, 7 p.m. Saturday

Shep's on Sixth

315 S. Sixth St.

DJ, every Friday-Saturday in Elbow Room

The Woods

19624 County Highway 3

Levi Pelzer, 6 p.m. today, May 18

DiamondBack, 8 p.m. Saturday

BREEZY POINT

Commander Bar

30279 Airport Road

Six to Midnight, 9:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday

JJ's Pub

Downstairs of the Commander

Avery and Duncan, 5-9 p.m. Saturday

CROSBY

The Bridge Tavern

26929 Highway 6

Wanted (classic country), 4-8 p.m. Sundays

FORT RIPLEY

St. Mathias Bar and Grill

4640 County Road 121

YNOTT, Saturday

Brainerd Lakes Area Fishing Report, May 17, 2017: Brainerd, Minnesota

BRAINERD/NISSWA AREA 

Crappies are hitting in 3 to 6 feet on Gull Lake, Upper Gull Lake, North Long Lake, Nisswa Lake, Cullen Lake, Roy Lake, and Round Lake. Walleyes are biting best early and late each day in 10 to 12 feet, mainly on crawlers and minnows, on Round Lake or in the channels on Gull. Northern pike are taking sucker minnows in 8 to 15 feet at North Long, Pelican Lake, and Whitefish Lake.

S & W Bait & Guide Service/Nisswa Guide League  (218) 829-7010

We only buy our bait at S & W Bait  and have for many years.  We live close by the bait shop and they are open at 5:30 every morning like clockwork.  They always have fishing tactics for area lakes on a white board above the minnow tanks, and I have bought everything from kids fishing poles to ice fishing chisel/scoops for cheaper than going into Fleet Farm.  My kids like the friendliness of the owners and clerks, and it is the best bait shop in Minnesota due to their consistent customer service, quality products and authenticity.