Voyageur North Outfitters Weekly Fishing Report

Wind, rain, snow, very cold water, very little sunshine and a shortage of rainbow minnows was the big takeaway from opening walleye opener.

Anglers who were brave enough to venture out endured cold temps, very windy conditions and substantial amounts of rain and even periods of snow; but most of the those who braved the conditions were rewarded with a decent haul of walleye.

Despite the cold, water temperatures have warmed several degrees in the last week, rising from the high 30s and low 40s to mid to high 40s. That slight rise in water temperature has not only intensifiedthebite,ithasalsohelpedthe baittrappersactuallyharvestrainbows, which were in short supply the first few days of the season.