HELP

[Guest]

Ive been fishing the lakes around webster for about three years and love it.But I only fish there in the winter or the spring and in the spring its on the shore of bluedog or waubay.Im going out there next weekend and Im bring my boat this time and try something different.I would like some advice on which lakes to try.I want to fish norterns in the morning and walleyes and crappies in the afternoon. Any help would be great thank you.

[ifishsd]

I would fish Waubay and bitter. Rush lake was great for northern this winter. If you are looking for trophy Walleye Reetz lake 5 miles south of Webster is a good choice. One walleye over 28 inch is all that is allowed.

[Guest]

If there is a South Wind you will be able to get crappies on Blue Dog from Shore. With a boat, I would go to Waubay. The old road beds will be HOT! Stay away from the shore spots like the grenville road, to much pressure. As for bitter, if you are planning on eating the fish, I would not fish bitter. I was really suprised at the Mercury level in that lake. I will not be eating fish out of there.

My first pick would be waubay. Try to access the lake from the West side, much closer to the good spots!ScottS

[Havin' Fun]

I wouldn't panic if you want to fish Bitter and would still like to take some fish home. I think Scott was more refering to the fact that they have now in the state of South Dakota started testing for Methyl Mercury in fish and Bitter came up somewhat high. This is a new problem for the state. Not a new problem for us here in Minnesota. We have many lakes here in Minnesota that have similar levels of Methyl Mercury. Just limit how much you eat, or if your pregnant(women) or are even planning on getting someone pregnant(men). Basically, you can't eat Bitter lake fish every week and expect to be healthy. One meal a month would be a safe bet for all people. This would hold very true in a lot of lakes...especially on the larger predator fish...pike, bass, salmon ect.

[Guest]

I caught crappies out on bluedog last week from shore had a great time some big ole boys. Thanks for the help guys cant wait for next weekend.

[jr712]

Planning on visiting the waubay are during the next week. Will be shore fishing. Where on bluedog is a good place for crappies? Why is the south wind good (besides bringing warmer temps)? Have only ever fished the outlet area along hwy 12 west of town. Also, has anybody ever tried any evening shore fishing on Minniwashta? was wondering about the rocky road shoreline on the northeast side of the lake. Or the outlet area on the south side? Thanks - J.

[Guest]

Blue Dog is a round lake and the bay I was fishing is on the South Side. When you get a North Wind the Cold Water from the main lake will blow into the bay and the crappies will leave. It is all a water temp game this time of year if you are after those big slabs.

As for the Mercury levels in Bitter. If you want to eat the fish, eat the smaller ones and leave a little of the belly meat on the carcus. The majority of your contaminants will be in the belly meat.ScottS

[Havin' Fun]

Very good point Scott. Most of the mercury is found in organs or tissue near the organs. Meaning, try and trim all belly meat.

Scott, I'll be heading out to Waubay/Bitter the week after opener here in Minnesota. Are you going to be around? Keep me posted on what 's happening and look forward to seeing you at Vermillion or that weekend.