Day trip for the elusive Wally

[Swimbait2009]

Hey guys,

If you lived in Stillwater, and were on a limited budget, where would you go for a day trip to chase some good walleye action? I'd like to spend more time fishing than driving to the lake, but would also like to have a pretty good shot at actually getting fish. I don't have a snowmobile or ATV, but have a 4WD Jeep.

Thanks for any suggestions!

[Chode2235]

St. Croix river.

[Swimbait2009]

From all the reports I've seen from the river, it looks like the walleye are pretty few and far between so far this season. I live just two blocks from the river, and will be heading out there plenty throughout the rest of the season. Looking for more of a trip.

[jsnides]

Go to White Bear Lake my Grandpa lives in white bear says fishings been real good on the right day. go on the DNR HSOforum they have been doing alot of stocking over the last yrs and the 2006 yr class sounds like they did well and are nice eaters by know.

[Swimbait2009]

Anyone have any suggestions for something a little farther away? I will head to both the St. Croix and White Bear many times before the season is out, but some of the lakes that I would not be able to reach in the summertime without a boat intrigue me. Just not sure where to start. I went to LOW earlier this winter, and am looking for something about half as far. Thanks guys!

[BartmanMN]

Alexandria area produces nice eye's on many of their lakes.

[Swimbait2009]

Thanks Bartman! I'll definitely look into that! What county is Alexandria in?

[BartmanMN]

Douglas county. Look at the larger lakes like Ida, Miltona, or Reno. Study the lake maps from the DNR HSOforum and read up on the Alexandria forum and you should be able to devise a plan of attack.

[Swimbait2009]

Awesome! I'll let everyone know how it goes!