grindstone help

[mille lacs muskie bum]

I have never fished grindstone before and have heard of the big trout in there. I would like some tips on where to go and what to use.

[chris63]

Smaller boats are easier here due to a shallow launch.Fishing seems to be better early in the year,according to the web page on dnr lake finder the lake IS NOT classified as a trout lake!They sure stock enouph trout in there though.This lake can be tough at times but it also can be rewarding as well!Lakers do grow large in this lake.Hope this helps.(Normal presentations work here,down riggers/threeways with Raps,sutton spoons/thin doctors to name a few.)Crawlers on a plain hook can be good too!Good troutinc63 Oh yea I cant forget the MONSTER NORTHERNS too!Were gonna need a bigger leader!c63

[chris63]

I also wanted to mention a crazy theory from some locals claim that this lake is connected to gitchigummi via "under lake springs"I dont buy it but it could explain some of the odd fish in there.Oh well it still is a very nice/fun lake to fish.Sometimes it reminds me of fishing in Manitoba.c63

[Badger_55]

hey chris yeah i am planning to hit grind this year, I plan on headin out there on the ice and in the open water this year. I'm still unsure on my approach through the ice but open water I am going to do what i have always done and that is the old fashioned 3oz bottom walker with the 6ft leader and work the deep breaks

Good luck n give me n update

[milnortech]

sometimes during ice season you can catch some nice browns working the tops of the humps on the north end.

[channelfats]

Does anyone have any current reports on ice thickness on grindstone. I have ice fished it a few times with very suprising sucess. Ice there is scary though. found differences in thickness from spot to spot to vary by 6-10 inches. I, not being a local to GS, am weary of it early ice. (still early ice in st paul at least)

[chris63]

Just play it safe and drill holes YOURSELF and then you will know for sure. Merry Chrismas to all!!!Later!