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UPPER REDLAKE FISHING REPORT MONDAY FEBRUARY 8 2010 We seem to be missing most of the snow that hit south & west of us, so far an inch or two maybe a little more today. The fishing was very spotty this past weekend, a few doing well but for many the bite was slower than the last couple weekends. The depth did not seem to make much difference. The big pike were still active most areas. Some nice perch, just not in big numbers and just the rare slab crappie. Not even the Colt's were WHO DAT! HAVE A GREAT WEEK!!!

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UPPER REDLAKE FISHING REPORT THURSDAY AM FEBRUARY 4 2010 Looks like a little milder temps along with maybe light snow on & off over the weekend. We expect lighter traffic with weekenders as some ready for the Super Bowl Sunday, with the late game time I think some will be able to leave early to get home in time for kickoff. The bite remains spotty on walleye, some slower & some getting good numbers. The big pike remain very active, a few nice perch but just the occaisional crappie showing up. The roads are in very good shape all the way out to center bar area with plenty of "driveways" plowed to get off the main roads. Most are still fishing in 14-15+' waters with bare red hook tipped w/minnow on rattle reels or dead sticks out produc- ing most other presentations. Where's Tuma & Jason? HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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UPPER REDLAKE FISHING REPORT MONDAY FEBRUARY 1 2010 Hard to beleive that January is already gone so just four weekends left in the walleye season. It's about 20 below this am and while the nights were a little on the chilly side, the weekend was nice with lots of sunshine and little wind. Fishing was a bit spotty but there were a lot of good reports with many getting limits of keeper walleye. There has been some slot fish but a lot of 12 to 16" "eyes" and a few "cigars" that are up & comers. The big pike are still very active with many 36 to 40+" fish caught most of which were released to fight another day. Most are fishing the 14-15+' waters from 1-1/2 to 4 plus miles out. All in all a good weekend on Upper Red with temps to warm up by late week. HAVE A GREAT WEEK!!!!!!!

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UPPER REDLAKE FISHING REPORT WEDNESDAY JANUARY 27 2010 We have winter back again, -8 degrees this am and west winds driving down the wind chills. Roads are all open and in good shape after Mondays big blow. Most houses need to be moved or blocked up, all of our rentals are now on new spots. The walleye and pike action continues along with some nice perch at times. Most of the fishing is in 14-15+' waters 1 to 3 plus miles out. The forecast for the upcoming weekend sounds pretty good with moderating temps and no big storms on the radar. FISH ON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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UPPER REDLAKE FISHING REPORT MONDAY AM JANUARY 25 2010 The storm finally showed up over a day later than forecast. We did have some ice covered roads over the weekend but little snow and wind. This morning it is snowing and blowing hard NNW at 25 to 40 mph. Not too many will be fishing today except for those already hunkered down in sleepers. The walleye fishing ranged from a slower bite to very good with some getting limits in short order, others throwing back some smaller & slot fish to get nice bags of 15-16" keepers. Much of the action has been from about 1 to 1-1/2 to 3 plus miles out. Quite a few large pike reports the last week or two and a few nice perch mixed in. Have not heard of many crappie lately. The weather forecasts kept some folks at home this weekend but those that ventured out hit pretty decent conditions and some found fishing quite good. We are to get colder this week but hope to get the weather settled down by next weekend, have a good one!!!

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UPPER REDLAKE FISHING REPORT FRIDAY AM JANUARY 22 2010 The walleye fishing this week has been better than last weekend but still up & down. Some have found good action while others have had it slow. The better bite seems to be about three miles out in 15+' water. Still a few nice perch and quite a few 38" to 40+" pike have been going along with smaller pike. The weather may become an issue this weekend with a chance of rain or freezing drizzle turning into snow with plenty of wind pushing the system through. It could get ugly on the lake late Saturday through Sunday maybe into Monday. Be sure to plan for or around this potential storm. HAVE A SAFE WEEKEND!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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UPPER REDLAKE FISHING REPORT WEDNESDAY JANUARY 20 2010 We have had a great run of weather as the weekend was very nice here on Upper Red. We now have a road out 5 miles to the Center Bar cluster. The fishing out there was spotty like the rest of the lake, some doing well but the overall action was slower than mid-late week. The bite out at 3 miles was probably as good as anywhere in 15+' water. We have been seeing some nice perch of late and the pike are active in all sizes. There is a chance for some snow by the weekend but we hope to miss the heavier amounts, time will tell! KEEP A TIGHT LINE!!!!!!!

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UPPER REDLAKE FISHING REPORT THURSDAY AM JANUARY 14 2010 What a great day yesterday, sunny and near 40 above. A little cooler today but the week end forecast sounds good. The bite picked up yesterday with some real good walleye fishing in the afternoon and evening. Anywhere from a 1-1/4 to about 3 miles out in 14 to 15+' water. Some fish on the jig but bare hook & minnow is still about the best. The ice roads are in great shape and plenty of places to get off the main roads. HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND--FISH ON!!!!!!!!!!

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UPPER REDLAKE FISHING REPORT MONDAY JANUARY 11 2010 We finally had a full weekend of pretty decent weather without snow, wind or the extreme cold and are to be in the mid to upper 20's for highs most of the week. The bite seemed to drop off from late week to get very spotty. Some found very good walleye action, others struggled to find "keeper size" fish and some just plain slow fishing. Most are fishing in the 13 to 15-16' depths one to three miles out. There was some morning action, some found a decent afternoon bite but 4 to 6 pm is still most consistent and a few rattle reels going at night. HAVE A GREAT WEEK!!

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UPPER REDLAKE FISHING REPORT THURSDAY JANUARY 7 2010 We are to miss most of the snow from the storm sweeping through SW MN and get some wind. Cold the next couple nights but not like last weekend! The walleye bite has been pretty good, still some sorting to get limits of nice keepers while others just slow & steady and some just slow. The evening bite remains strongest and decent rattle reel action some nights while the day bite is generally slower for most. The fish are being caught on glow jigs and "dead sticks" most 6" or less off the muddy bottom. HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND!!!!!

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UPPER REDLAKE FISHING REPORT TUESDAY JANUARY 5 2010 It's warming up--only -15 below this am. The forecast is a little up & down the next couple days before another slight warm-up by the weekend. After the intial blast of cold the walleye bite has picked back up but always a little spotty. Some are sorting fish for their limits while others find the action slower. We are still finding the best action in 13-15' depths a mile to two plus out front. Much of the bite has been on rattle reels or dead sticks w/plain hook & minnow but working a jig to "bring 'em in" always a good idea. A few slab crappies showing up from the 14-15' waters but no big numbers. The pike are also active in all sizes and depths. FISH ON!!!!!

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UPPER REDLAKE FISHING REPORT SUNDAY JANUARY 3 2010 BRRRRR!!!! It's -34 early am here with many reporting about -38 to-40 Saturday morning. The good thing is the winds have stayed down. After good walleye action much of last week the bite slowed when the cold front really hit us. There were some doing ok but the average action was slower the last couple days. Most are in the 13 to 15' depths with evenings most consistent and some scattered day bite. Rattle reels at night also providing a little action. It looks like a fairly consistent weather pattern this week so the walleye action is likely to pick back up some. Have a great week and GO VIKES!!

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UPPER REDLAKE FISHING REPORT THURSDAY DECEMBER 31 2009 Things are going good UP NORTH here on Upper Red. Roads are in good shape w/ 16 inches plus of good ice. There is about 6 to 10" of snow most areas so travel by 4X4 pickup is still possible but wheel houses probably need a plowed road to get very far off-road. We have plowed spots & some areas where the snow allows houses to get off the beaten path a little. The bite in 13 to 15' waters continues for the walleye anywhere over a mile out. HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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UPPER REDLAKE FISHING REPORT TUESDAY DECEMBER 29 2009 High pressure has moved in and cold temps along. -12 degrees this am but the winds are light. The bite out front here in 9 to 11' depths slowed over the snowstorm and remains very spotty. The good news is that the walleye action a little deeper in 13-15' water is really picking up. Anywhere over a mile on out has been providing fish. Off road travel by pickup is still possible w/8-10" of snow but pulling a wheel house probably needs a plowed road. We have some spots plowed off the main road to park. FISH ON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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UPPER REDLAKE FISHING REPORT SUNDAY DECEMBER 27 2009 We have snow & ice! We ended up with maybe a foot or so of new snow Thu-Sat. So we dug out yesterday and got roads open. Just a few fishing Thu-Fri and more yesterday. The bite was ok day & night at times, slower at other times, just not a lot of fishermen to get a real pattern. Today and this week that changes with many fishermen coming. With 16" of ice the snow did not make a lot of slush anywhere but you may have to block up your houses if they sat through the storm. I have some houses to ready and a little more time in the plow truck today so HAVE A GOOD ONE!!

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UPPER REDLAKE FISHING REPORT WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 23 2009 It has been the calm before the storm here with very nice days the last few. Fishing has been somewhat spotty with slow to real good action on the walleye. Some morning & mid-day bite with afternoon & evening the most consistent. Out front here about a half mile in 9 to 11 feet still holding fish. The forecast for Thu-Sat am is 5-10" of snow and wind to push the system through. It does not sound good for travel on & off the lake! It would be best to plan around this or call Up North to make sure you can get where you are going!!! Have a MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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UPPER REDLAKE FISHING REPORT MONDAY DECEMBER 21 2009 Things are going good here on Upper Red. While some resorts still have 10 to 12+ inches of ice, out front here at Mort's we now have 12 to 15" of ice out a couple miles. There is no reason to go out more that a 1/2 to 3/4 mile with the best bite in 9 to 11 feet. The bite was still a bit up & down with some finding slower action but many reported catching a lot of walleye. Quite a few keepers but many nice slot fish going back. All in all most had a good week end of fishing. FISH ON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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UPPER REDLAKE FISHING REPORT FRIDAY EVE DECEMBER 18 2009 Today everyone here went out via pickup some with wheel houses. We are at about 12 to 14-1/2" of ice. The best bite is still about a 1/2 mile out in 10' water. It was a little up & down on the action with some slow and some doing very well on keeper walleyes. Not a lot of small fish with a fair amount of nice "slot" fish being returned. All in all not too bad. "Loud" colored jigs and rattlin' spoons seem to draw the "eyes" attention. Have GREAT rest of the weekend!!!!!!!!!!

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UPPER REDLAKE FISHING REPORT THURSDAY AM DECEMBER 17 2009 The warmup forecast earlier this week has arrived with plus 15 degrees this morning. The colder temps until now have given us 12-14" of ice most places out front here. I began driving pickups yesterday and starting to bring out a few rentals. I will probably wait until next week for the bigger sleeper houses. Not too many fishing mid-week but those trying have been picking up some nice walleyes of all sizes. KEEP A TIGHT LINE!

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UPPER REDLAKE FISHING REPORT MONDAY AFTERNOON DECEMBER 14 2009 Just a quick update on the ice conditions. It actually warmed up to zero today so I made a trip out about 3 miles by snowmobile. The cold days & nights have drove the ice to about 10 to 12" thick most areas now. We should be driving light trucks by mid to late week as long as we keep missing the snow to the south. Be sure to check this mornings report on the fishing front and check in later this week for more updates!

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UPPER REDLAKE FISHING REPORT MONDAY DECEMBER 14 2009 BRRR! Some cold days ahead but that is good for our ice making. We have 8 to 10" most areas now, perhaps we'll be able to drive later this week?! Sounds like a moderate warm up later this week. The water clarity is slowly improving & so is the walleye bite. While it was slow on average this past weekend there were some fishermen with some decent action. From small fish, nice keepers to very nice slot fish the action is picking up! Afternoons were best in 8 to 10 feet of water. Swedish pimples and other bright jigs were getting some attention. Check back later in the week for updates and KEEP A TIGHT LINE!!!

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UPPER REDLAKE FISHING REPORT SATURDAY EVE DECEMBER 12 2009 THE BITE IS ON!!! Well sort of anyway. We are getting some ATV traffic this weekend and the bite today was better than yester- day. Some fishermen are coming in with nice numbers while the average action is still on the slow side. Some small walleye, some nice keepers and some very nice slot fish being returned. The water is still a little murky but slowly improving. Afternoons seem to be the most consistent and 8 to 10 feet providing the best action right now. The ice keeps getting better with 7 to 9" in most areas. We are hoping to get to light truck traffic by next weekend and start to get some pickups w/wheel houses out also. We are not very far behind what has been the average start to driving full size vehicles onto Upper Redlake and definately on course to be ready for the upcoming holiday season! FISH ON!!!!!!!

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UPPER REDLAKE FISHING REPORT THURSDAY AFTERNOON DECEMBER 10 2009 We are making ice quickly now, -15 below this am. I was just out checking ice and found about 8" pretty much all over. I took an ATV and marked trail out about a mile to 13+' water. The ice is in good shape with very little rough stuff so the roads should plow nicely. The water clarity is slowly improving so the bite should pick up soon. I'm sure we will see ATV's this weekend and should have light trucks going next week sometime as we missed all the snow that hit hard in the southern part of the state. Keep checking in as we are getting close to being full swing ON THE ICE!!!!!!!

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UPPER REDLAKE FISHING REPORT MONDAY FORENOON DECEMBER 7 2009 I just came off the lake after checking ice. From 6' water out to 12+' the ice ranges from 3-1/2 to 4-1/2". With temps to be O to sub-zero a night most of the week we should gain quickly, as long as we can dodge the next snow system. It looks as though we will be on the far NW edge, we'll see! We just haven't been able to put much time in actually wetting a line so no exciting fishing reports yet. I think we will get some ATV traffic this weekend so should start getting some news on that. Our next report will probably be Thursday, by then we will have more ice & have seen how the snow tracks through MN.!

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UPPER REDLAKE FISHING REPORT SATURDAY EVE DECEMBER 5 2009 We missed heavier amounts of snow to the south so are making ice quickly. Most of the ice out front here is now 3 to 4" thick and not too terribly rough. The forecast sounds pretty good as far as cool temps, little snow and wind, if that holds true ATV's should easily make it out next weekend. A few walking out today to the 6 to 10' water, I also tried those depths but the water is still a little murky so no luck. This is typical for a short while after first ice, perhaps the water will be clearer in the 10 to 14' depths so we will try there next! We will keep you posted as things change quickly this time of year!

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UPPER REDLAKE FISHING REPORT FRIDAY DECEMBER 4 2009 WE HAVE ICE!! After being mostly open yesterday morning by yesterday evening Upper Red was mostly covered and little or no open water today. If the winds can stay down we should be able to walk out a ways in a day or two. Historically the first ten days of December Upper Red makes ice very quickly and it looks like this year will be no exception. Unless we get a big clipper hit us with high winds and a bunch of snow we should not be far behind schedule this year. The forecast sounds good for cool nights and not a lot of snow for the next few days or longer, let's keep our fingers crossed!! Keep checking in!!!!!

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UPPER REDLAKE FISHING REPORT TUESDAY DECEMBER 1 2009 We hope everyone had a good Thanksgiving weekend! November is now gone and forecasts are sounding more like December weather is on the way to start making ice here in the northern part of the state! We have snow & wind today into tomorrow but night time lows for the next week should help us make some ice, if the winds can cooperate! We will keep you updated!!

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UPPER REDLAKE FISHING REPORT SUNDAY NOVEMBER 22 2009 The 2009 firearms deer season closes with a wimper around here. With the warm weather and lower deer numbers we had a poor year as compared to recent seasons. We ended 2 for 7 in our extended camp. With the economy being what it is I saved ALL of my ammo for next year and also saved any venison processing costs...ok I didn't fire a shot! It is now time to look for some colder temps to start making ice on Upper Red. Keep checking in for reliable ice condition-fishing reports!!

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UPPER REDLAKE FISHING REPORT MONDAY NOVEMBER 16 2009 Warmer than normal temps continue and the deer take is still down some it seems. We are seeing a few more deer moving but the numbers are just lower than previous years. One doe and a six pointer for seven active hunters (even the active license are on the weekends only) and I have not fired a shot yet. One more weekend so we hope to tag one or two more, we will see! Have a great week and above all else STAY SAFE OUT THERE!!!!!

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UPPER REDLAKE FISHING REPORT TUESDAY NOVEMBER 10 2009 The weather was almost too nice much of the first few days of the deer season. It was warm & windy Saturday, rained a little Sunday evening then warm yesterday. It did not help the hunter harvest as we witnessed few deer moving and little shooting. I am sure there were many successful hunters but the take so far is probably down some. We still have two more weekends so are hoping for improved conditions to get deer on the move. Good hunting and be safe out there!!!

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UPPER REDLAKE FISHING REPORT THURSDAY NOVEMBER 5 2009 The Vikings get a much deserved week off after sweeping the Packers, heres to NO Love Boat action! We are just two days from the firearm deer opener with the weather sounding pretty good, maybe too nice? I will take it rather than the wet, cool days of October. While numbers are down a bit around here we are seeing some positive sign so hopefully we get a little "shooooting"?! I will give an update after the weekend, shoot straight and BE SAFE!!!

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UPPER REDLAKE FISHING REPORT FRIDAY OCTOBER 30 2009 We ended up with about four plus dry days last weekend into the early part of the week. That has ended with rain yesterday- today possibly turning to snow later on?? Most fishermen have hung it up in favor of hunting with just a few boats heading up north. Some limited duck action while grouse hunters have been doing well of late. Just a week out now 'til the firearms deer opener, numbers seem lower than previous years. We will see soon! The Vikings have the late game Sunday afternoon at Greenbay, GO VIKES!!!!!!

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UPPER REDLAKE FISHING REPORT SATURDAY OCTOBER 24 2009 A pretty nice couple of fall days Friday and today after many drizzly days. More of that tomorrow and this week the way it sounds. Not much fishing going on these days but grouse hunting keeps picking up. A few ducks showing up and the geese are not quite sure which way to head with the nice days Fr.-Sa. Just two weeks until the deer opener, my stands are looking good!!! COME ON VIKES PUT A HURT ON THE STEELERS!!

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UPPER REDLAKE FISHING REPORT SATURDAY EVE OCTOBER 17 2009 Well we didn't miss the snow last Monday as we got at least 3" of wet stuff. Most of the week has been drizzly & cool, today was dry but only about 40 degrees with Sunday to be in the 50's??!! Most fishermen still heading to the north, most have wrapped it up. The duck hunting has been pretty slow but grouse are picking up a little with cover starting to hit the ground. Only three weeks 'til the firearm deer opener, guess I better give my stands a check soon. GO VIKES!!!

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UPPER REDLAKE FISHING REPORT MONDAY OCTOBER 12 2009 Happy Columbus Day I guess?! We are having November type weather after having July type weather in September. The cold, damp, windy weather has not made for good hunting or fishing conditions of late. Most boats have heading further north (LOW & Rainy) but they had better have ice fishing type clothing. We are starting to loose some leaves finally but still cover available for grouse. With the later start to fall temps the deer have had plenty to eat without coming out onto fields & road edges much yet but that should change soon so we can see a few more around. We had "lake effect" keep most of the snow at bay here but not too far away they had several inches Friday night, we are to miss most of todays snow as it passes through the metro area & south, DRIVE SAFE OUT THERE!!!!

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UPPER REDLAKE FISHING REPORT WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 7 2009 The low pressure system just keeps giving us more of the same, cold & damp with wind most of the time. It has not made for good conditions hunting or fishing, the best of the sporting events have been inside (at the Metrodome). How 'bout those Twins and Vikings!!! With cooler temps and wind we are starting to lose some leaves so the cover will be reduced for grouse hunters. Just so-so on ducks as the strong NNW winds have been giving all the feathered friends a jump start to the South. Once again GO TWINS and GO VIKES!!!!

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UPPER REDLAKE FISHING REPORT SATURDAY OCTOBER 3 2009 We are stuck in the middle of a big low pressure system, damp w/highs in the 40's. This weather in not good for conditions or the bite. There are not too many fishing now with many turning there attention to fall hunting but those out yesterday had a tough bite. Today conditions are worse so do not expect many to brave the wind & cold. The bear hunting is slowly winding down and grouse hunters still encountering a lot of cover for early October. This may be good weather for keeping the ducks low as hunters get there first shot at them today from 9 am to 4 pm. Good luck everyone!

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UPPER REDLAKE FISHING REPORT SUNDAY AM SEPTEMBER 27 2009 Fall is in the air! What a difference a day makes. After a great run of weather we have big changes on the way with the winds on the increase today. We are to have 25 to 30+ mph winds out of the WNW by this afternoon and on into tomorrow witn much cooler temps. Fishing remains spotty with average action on the slow side but those working structure hard having some good luck. The rock humps west giving up some fish and yesterday "the rock" to the NE gave up some nice numbers of good sized "eyes". Still a few bear hunters sitting on baits but most have started to wind it down after a pretty good season. Grouse hunters are seeing some birds but a lot of cover remains for late September. Officially our first full week of fall, so have a good one. GO VIKES, GO TWINS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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UPPER REDLAKE FISHING REPORT MONDAY SEPTEMBER 21 2009 The nice weather continues but a little rain today, enough to settle the dust a few days. Fishing has been pretty good but spotty. Some have pulled limits, others real slow action. The rock piles west have given fish, the 4-8' depths out front and east also providing some action. There are some nicer sized fish out in the 10-14' depths just not quite the action. Bear hunters still getting hits and grouse are showing up but still heavy cover. Have a great week!!!!!

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UPPER REDLAKE FISHING REPORT FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 18 2009 What great string of weather we have been having (July in September) with warm temps amd calm winds most of the time. The walleye continue to bite fairly well, some with a good bite other fishermen with slower action. The rock piles are giving up some fish but there are also active fish in 4 to 7 feet. Tomorrow grouse hunters will be joining the bear hunters in hitting the woods. Archery deer hunters also get started. It seems odd to have them going with temps in the 80's but it is going to cool off some next week the way it sounds. STAY SAFE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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UPPER REDLAKE FISHING REPORT MONDAY AM SEPTEMBER 14 2009 The weather was great this weekend but not a lot of boats going out now. The fishing on average was slow but those working the rock piles and what other little structure they could find were catching fish. Bear hunters are still getting action the way it sounds and next weekend the small game seasons open. Expect that grouse hunters will be out but it is going to take a while for the leaves to drop so they will see a lot of cover to begin with. Have a great week!!

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UPPER REDLAKE FISHING REPORT FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 11 2009 We are getting into fall mode with the Labor Day weekend past. We have had a great run of weather lately, about a half inch of rain earlier in the week otherwise warm with calm winds most of the time. There are not too many going out now but those that are keep finding some active walleye. Trolling is still working but a jig & minnow is now also a way to go. Bear hunters are still able to get hits on their baits and I'm sure quite a few will hit the woods again this weekend. HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND!!!!!!!!!!!

... Mort's Dock & RV Campground