Bug hatches are being observed on leech, meaning the walleye (and nearly everything else) are headed to sand/mud or rock/mud transitions where the bugs emerge. Bobber fishing has produced a lot of fish and even for suspended fish, 14-18ft seems to be the magic depth to set the bobber tipped with a small leech. A smaller leech or nightcrawler is key not to force walleye into big meals while they gorge on the newly hatched nymphs. Fish can always be caught on jig and shiner on Leech, too, and many nice bags were caught during the recent Leech Lake Chamber of Commerce tournament along those same transition lines with a jig and minnow.
Musky have moved out to basin areas, and trolling is a good bet for covering water and encountering fish. The mud transition areas going into deeper water hold tullibee, which is a favored musky forage after the spawn. Try trolling big cranks like HeadLocks, MattLocks or Wyss Baits through these locations. Weeds are growing, too, so perch-oriented musky are accessible by casting in warmer bays.
Toby Kvalevog
Leisure Outdoor Adventures
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