Crow Lake

[hookset 31]

Will be heading to Crow next week,first time,was wondering bout snow depth and any info on baits to use and depth of water to be fishin in.

[Hemlock]

I'm sure Robin, or someone from Muskie Bay can chime in for exact snow depths, but with a couple bigger dumps last week, I know pickup travel anywhere is no longer an option. I'd say we have 18-20" of snow sitting on the ice, not to mention drifting and slush. As far as depths and baits to use....sharp drop offs fishing anywhere from 15-80' white tube jig.

[hookset 31]

Thanks Hemlock, Any idea on how bad the slush is or is it easy to get around with a snowmobile?

[Hemlock]

I haven't been out at all, but from what I hear, LOTW is starting to slush up, which tells me it's not all that bad. Give Muskie Bay a call, they will help you out with specifics.

[Fish&Fowl]

Got the report of fishing being very slow and travel a pain in the butt. Snow drifts were big and dropped off sharp on the other side. No mention of slush, but this report was from last Sun.

[tearin' lips]

I don't know about the travel conditions, but I will on Saturday and will post a report Sat. evening. As far as depth/bait. Your best action will come from 55'-70'. Anything white will work great. As hemlock mention white tubes(they are one of my favorite) the larger slurpie shad, bucktails, and airplane jigs are all my favorite lures. Bring some frozen shiners with if you can, preferably small. If they are in a neutral to negative mood a 1/2 oz. jig with a frozen shiner works well to get them to bite.

Hope all goes well. Take Care and Good Luck Fishing!!

[hookset 31]

Thanks everyone,i'll keep checkin in to get the latest.

[jerkin'm]

A couple of us will be staying at Muskie Bay next weekend too..if you are having trouble look us up...It is hard to NOT catch fish up there...