Moving over to the Rainy River, the optimal times for walleye fishing are still early morning and evening. Anglers have reported good results in deeper holes, flats with current sweeping over them, and areas with current breaks.
Pike fishing has also been productive in both the main river and back bays. Casting spinners and spoons has proven effective in attracting these aggressive predators.
Sturgeon activity has seen an increase, and anglers have successfully caught some decent-sized fish. It is worth noting that there is a sturgeon keep season with regulations allowing one sturgeon between 45-50 inches or over 75 inches per calendar year per angler with a proper tag. However, many anglers opt for catch-and-release practices to preserve the sturgeon population.
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