roughfish29 Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 i usually fish the vermillion river in farmington, and don't get me wrong, i love that river. But most of the fish in it are around 3 pounds. where can i go where i can catch fish over 10 pounds? i have tried lake harriet before, but it gets way to weed choked this time of year to do much.any help would be great if you would like to email me send it to: [email protected] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishuhalik Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 You looking for carp? I've got a couple in tonka, at the shore fishing spot by the grey's bay access. Not too weedy. I also posted a spot on the St. Croix that I saw a bunch, but it's pretty tough to get there by foot and I'm not 100% positive it's public land (it's owned by the power plant) since there's no fences or signs saying you can't fish it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roughfish29 Posted July 14, 2009 Author Share Posted July 14, 2009 thanks for the tip, and yeah, carp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MinnesnowtaWild Posted July 15, 2009 Share Posted July 15, 2009 Is the Greys Bay access spot you speak of referring to the bridge? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishuhalik Posted July 15, 2009 Share Posted July 15, 2009 Yup Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carp-fisher Posted July 15, 2009 Share Posted July 15, 2009 If I had the time, I would definitely target Minnetonka. I've fished in Harrison Bay in the spring and the average carp is around 10 pounds with sightings of 20lb +...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roughfish29 Posted July 15, 2009 Author Share Posted July 15, 2009 can you fish from shore? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icefishing21#2 Posted July 15, 2009 Share Posted July 15, 2009 lake marion with out a doubt real big guys in there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishuhalik Posted July 15, 2009 Share Posted July 15, 2009 roughfish, there's places to fish from shore all over the lake. Are you familiar with minnetonka at all? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roughfish29 Posted July 15, 2009 Author Share Posted July 15, 2009 lake marion with out a doubt real big guys in there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishuhalik Posted July 15, 2009 Share Posted July 15, 2009 I'd start at the other side of the grey's bay access, under the bridge. Deephaven beech is also pretty good, so i've heard. Just drive around the lake and look for spots to fish, they're pretty plentiful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roughfish29 Posted July 15, 2009 Author Share Posted July 15, 2009 what should i use for bait? crawlers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishuhalik Posted July 16, 2009 Share Posted July 16, 2009 Corn. The sunnies will pick a crawler to death in 2 minutes, if it even gets to the bottom before they attack it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roughfish29 Posted July 16, 2009 Author Share Posted July 16, 2009 sorry about all the questions, but how do you prepare corn?i've tried corn a few times but i don't even get a sniff from a carp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pinkfloyd4ever Posted July 16, 2009 Share Posted July 16, 2009 Just due to location I've been fishing Twin Lakes in robbinsdale, HWYs 100/81 and catching northern. The lakes is separated by hwy 100 by a channel. Seen good size carp on either side of the bridge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishuhalik Posted July 16, 2009 Share Posted July 16, 2009 No problem with all the questions, that's what this forum is here for! I just take it outta the can and put it on the hook. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1sfer Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 I've seen big carps in Marion lake before but it's hard to fish them from shore due to weed and sunfish steals. I haven't been to that lake for a while though.By the way, where do you go shore fishing at Vermillion river? I want to give it a try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roughfish29 Posted July 23, 2009 Author Share Posted July 23, 2009 i go about a block behind the farmington fire station. i do alot of wading as well. either there or around rambling river park, wich is also in farmington. look for deep water with a good amount of cover. try for both carp and pike. most of the carp are small but the pike get to really nice size. last spring i got a 35 inch while i was carp fishing and i've hooked into one that was pushing 38 on my fly rod. for carp, try sight-fishing with a crawler. when you see one, cast beyond it and slowly bring the worm to the fish. for pike, throw a suick or a big rapala into deep water, make several casts to same spot before moving on. also for pike, keep in mind that if you don't see them that dosen't mean that they aren't there.polorized glasses really help. the key to this river is to spend ALOT of time fishing. i can't promise you fish your first time but if you take the time to figure this place out, you will be greatly rewarded.good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mainbutter Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 sorry about all the questions, but how do you prepare corn?i've tried corn a few times but i don't even get a sniff from a carp Go to the grocery store.Pick up a can of whole kernel sweet corn.Open can.Put corn on a hook.Cast out where carp are cruising, and wait.That's all the preparation I have ever needed, corn is my fav. carp bait in lakes and slow moving water. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1sfer Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 i go about a block behind the farmington fire station. i do alot of wading as well. either there or around rambling river park, wich is also in farmington. look for deep water with a good amount of cover. try for both carp and pike. most of the carp are small but the pike get to really nice size. last spring i got a 35 inch while i was carp fishing and i've hooked into one that was pushing 38 on my fly rod. for carp, try sight-fishing with a crawler. when you see one, cast beyond it and slowly bring the worm to the fish. for pike, throw a suick or a big rapala into deep water, make several casts to same spot before moving on. also for pike, keep in mind that if you don't see them that dosen't mean that they aren't there.polorized glasses really help. the key to this river is to spend ALOT of time fishing. i can't promise you fish your first time but if you take the time to figure this place out, you will be greatly rewarded.good luck Nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roughfish29 Posted July 23, 2009 Author Share Posted July 23, 2009 be sure to give us reports if you go!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1sfer Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 Don't have any plan yet. I drove by the river a few times before near the county fair ground. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1sfer Posted July 29, 2009 Share Posted July 29, 2009 I went to Rambling river park yesterday. The water is really low right now. It is also so clear, I can't imagine there is any fish in it. I ended up fishing a local pond. Maybe I'll try different spots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roughfish29 Posted August 1, 2009 Author Share Posted August 1, 2009 I can't imagine there is any fish in it. haha everyone i know says that. but like i said above, you really need to spend some time down there. on the other side of the elm street bridge is a good pool to start catching carp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1sfer Posted August 3, 2009 Share Posted August 3, 2009 Thanks for the tip. Lake Julia in Farmington has carp. I caught one about 5-6 lbs last week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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