anyone else stuck just shore fishing

[mrpike1973]

hi yep thats me but i cant wait to start shore fishing. what do you all shore fish for any one else stuck on shore

[PerchJerker]

I have a boat so I'm not stuck on shore, but last year my 5 year old kid decided for a while that he wanted to fish off docks and piers so we did quite a bit of that. He'd see people fishing in the channels on Tonka or on the docks and piers by the boat landings, and decided we should be doing that too. We mostly caught small sunfish and bass, but it was fun ---- lots of running and goofing around, throwing rocks and sticks, just having a good ole' time, etc. Reminded me of when I was a kid.

[wildcatcreek]

I fish the shore of my local river all the time. And let me tell you, I catch all types of species.

[delmuts]

I do alot of shore fishing even though i have a boat! Many times i only have a hour or two to fish, plus i can get places where no boat can go! I'm usually after panfish,bass or walleye.

[TNFL]

you can get a kayak for under $300.

[jwmiller33]

nothing wrong with shorefishing... depending on the spot, you can be on a better bite than if you were on the lake in a boat

[RiverBassGuy]

I wise person I work with pointed this out to me: when you're in a boat you cast as close to shore as possible, but when you're on shore you cast out as far as possible. Ironic?? I think so.

[mrpike1973]

howdy thanks for all the replies i really enjoy shore fishing i used to have a boat but because of the economy and a sick wife at the time i sold my boat and truck now i find myself really trying to fish hard i usually go 4 to 6 times a week i dont have the hassle of a boat cost gas etc and its quicker for me have fishin rod will travel. in less than minutes im fishing would i want a boat some day sure but right now putting gas in the car is more important i also found you can meet some really great peaple shore fishing thanks. and since i did more shore fishing i have caught more fish from shore than boating

[jwmiller33]

I wise person I work with pointed this out to me: when you're in a boat you cast as close to shore as possible, but when you're on shore you cast out as far as possible. Ironic?? I think so.

thats really funny!!! never thought about that before!!

[OnAFly]

Sometimes you can get to spots only by shore fishing. Sometimes those spots are better than any you could find on a boat. They aren't that common, but they are out there and when you find one, they are a blast!

[pushbutton]

also have a boat but still fish a lot from shore, actually prefer it. caught a 31 inch walleye and a 16 inch crappie from shore last year. like onafly just mentioned during spring and fall some shore spots can be even more productive. during the dog days you have to fish for what some consider less dersirable species, but to me a fish is a fish and a carp or catfish puts up a heck of a lot better fight than the almighty walleye. also drunk shore fishing isnt against the law.

[AceintheHole]

Anytime you want to hit the river down south here just let me know. I do most of my fishing on the Mn river between Jordan and Black dog.

[metro fisherman]

also drunk shore fishing isnt against the law.

I hear that.

I inherited an old 12 footer with a 4 horse Evinrude, take it out on small lakes near my familys cabin. Fish from shore near home and do nice on Sunnies and smaller Bass, catch a few nice ones, a 12 inch crappie being one of which (for a woodbury lake its nice...)

[shizzy]

Originally Posted By: pushbutton

also drunk shore fishing isnt against the law.

I hear that.

I inherited an old 12 footer with a 4 horse Evinrude, take it out on small lakes near my familys cabin. Fish from shore near home and do nice on Sunnies and smaller Bass, catch a few nice ones, a 12 inch crappie being one of which (for a woodbury lake its nice...)

X2!!!

you cant beat getting a couple of buddies together, a couple of beers and a good spot to cast. ALWAYS a good time.

[carpmanjake]

hi yep thats me but i cant wait to start shore fishing. what do you all shore fish for any one else stuck on shore

i ONLY fish from shore. and look at all my captures lol. i have caught more big fish at the age of 17 then most do by 30

[jwmiller33]

you caught a ten pound walleye from shore? where?

[carpmanjake]

lake le homme dieu in alexandria. i was carp fishing. caught just a few days before season opener. the ice hadnt even gone away on the lake as u can see on the picture after ward. (2 days later not by me, by my friend andy)

[MinnesnowtaWild]

The best shore fishing happens at the river since it is so thin. Some parts of the Minnesota I could cast across the whole river.

[Adam Wolf]

I got a canoe last year but could never find anyone to go with me. I'm selling it and getting waders this year. Fishing solo out of a canoe in a stiff wind isn't my idea of a controlled comfort.

[wildcatcreek]

It's a real blast to wade a creek or small river and fish the holes. The challenge of finding the right places and pulling out fish.

[Sandmannd]

I used to be a shore fisherman. Still take the family shore fishing as my wife doesn't like to be in a boat. It's fun, but I don't do as well as I do out in the boat.

If you want to fish out of boats, check in the metro section for open seats. Lots of folks will get you out as well.

[mngirl]

I will probably do mainly shore fishing, but when I get up to my dad's I get to use his boat. I also have a friend with a boat that just moved down here, hoping to con him into letting me get out with him .

But shore fishing can be a great time. I went last spring and there was a lake south of the metro that was hitting with sunnies and little bitty wallies. But, having special talents, snagged a MASSIVE snapping turtle. It was about as happy as I was to have caught it . Hoping for the same fun this spring, minus the snapper .

If anyone has an open spot, even a canoe, let me know. I'll pay for gas, bait, all that good stuff. Otherwise, where are some good spots to hit up for shore fishing? I know most of the eagan/burnsville spots, what else in the south metro here?

[hondarider550]

I purchased a canoe a couple years ago and usually take to a nearby river. It allows me to get to certain parts of that river that are normally protected by private property. I usually throw out a line and catch catfish or something like that. It's nice getting out on a quiet lake or river and row out to some areas that are normally not reachable.

It's been a couple years since I have had my boat out on the water so maybe this year I will just have to make up my mind and get out there...

[SapperACE]

I think someone already said something about this, but a pair of good waders is a great investment for a shore fisherman. My brother and I used to catch a ton of eyes walking out on shallow points and sandbars in waders (especially early). Just tie your bait bucket and a stringer to you, throw a pliers in your pocket, and you're good to go. We don't do this as often anymore, but I dont know why.

[mainbutter]

you can get a kayak for under $300.

Some of us have money for a kayak or canoe, but no place to keep it.

I wish I had a house and a garage. Heck just a garage, I could live in a garage.