Big lake muskies???

[rodbuilder]

Hey all, I am taking a "virgin" muskie hunting this weekend and I want him to at LEAST see a fish or two. Is Big lake east of Bemidji a good numbers lake or is there a good numbers lake in the area? This is my second season chasing muskies and I have been fishing the hell out of Plantangenet but haven't had a follow yet. Any/all input would be appreciated!

[Guest]

Take him to Leech. Any serious muskie hunt there will almost always produce at least a couple heart-stopper follows. If your guest has a nervous system, he'll be hooked.

[DUCKJ]

hey r.b., i fish big lake alot and its not a #'s lake but there are some big fish in it. lake bemidji is a good lake for #'s and size. if the wind isnt to bad you should give cass a try also.good luck

happy hunting
DUCK

[Guest]

Rodbuilder -- You can do just fine with a small boat if you simply launch and stay in Walker Bay. There are three small bays along the west side of Walker that hold muskies -- right in town. You can cross and fish Templar Point and Breezy Point on opposite sides of the narrows. Go into the narrows, too, and perhaps continue right into Agency Bay (another good muskie haunt). If you venture north, check out Cedar Point in Walker Bay.

Sucker Bay is definitely good water, but you may not want to venture that far. People forget that Walker Bay holds lots of fish.

Good luck.

[rodbuilder]

Hey Clayton, thanks for the input. I am a little shy of Leech. I fish from an old (1967) Lund that I just refinished and she doesn't handle well in windy conditions/big waves (only a 15" transom and it sits high in the water...actually sunk her once last year!). If the wind is low, we may hit leech...I have heard sucker bay is the place to be...is this correct? Once again, thanks for your input!

[seekingwalleye]

I would consider heading to cass lake......alot of BIG musky in there to get your heart pumpin....good luck