Despite wet and soggy weather, anglers are getting their limit of walleye on Big Stone Lake. The weather is keeping most fishermen on shore in the late afternoon and early evening hours with minnows on a bobber or crappie rig.

Those braving the elements and getting their boats out on the water have been rewarded as well. A fishing league held last Wednesday evening reported the best catches in league history with a 5 fish basket weighing just over 12 pounds in only 3 hours of fishing.

Friday our guide boat went out about 1 p.m. and was back by 3 p.m. with a two person limit of walleye all just under the 20 inch mark.

Saturday there was a tournament hosted on Big Stone and again there were many fish caught with the winning team weighing 5 fish for almost 13 pounds. We also noted that of the 37 boat field only three teams zeroed, every other team had at least 3 and many had 5!

In summary, now is the time to set the hook on Big Stone Lake. The spawn as finished and the male walleye are on the bite! Shallow water is still a key, but a variety of methods seem to be working. Again, shoreline fishing has been good as well as pulling spinners and crawlers, jigging with minnows or casting crankbaits. Location as varied as much as the anglers...the only constant is shallow water!

There have also been reports of largemouth bass around the islands, northerns in the Goose Isle area and a few white bass in the mix as well. Now is the time to hit the water!