Ice Report/Fishing Report - Lake Minnewaska/Reno 2-9-2020
Ice and Fishing Report 1/9/2020
Ice conditions still vary but have improved greatly over the last week. On Minnewaska there has been vehicle travel out to the “wall” but not very much past it. Everywhere is is still mostly ATVs and UTVs. Hearing reports of anywhere from 10-16 inches. Reno has more ice than waska in most spots, anywhere from 12-16 inches where people have been fishing. Travel is good, little snow and almost all slush is firmed up again. Other smaller lakes vary greatly with ice conditions, be sure to be checking as you go.
Minnewaska still has a decent crappies/sunfish bite on the wall. Start to look for some of those fish to move a bit deeper and into the main lake later in the year. Getting away from the crowd can really help your odds on the panfish. Walleye reports vary but most fish are being caught deeper by the high school bar or just west of priest point. On lake Reno walleye reports are about the same, depends on the night. Getting away from the crowds and finding transitions or structure is your best bet.
We have still have crappie minnows, fatheads, suckers, spearing decoys, and three sizes of shiners at the shop! Also wax worms and spikes for those chasing panfish. Good luck and be safe!
12/4/2019 Ice Update on Lake Minnewaska and surrounding lakes
Lake Minnewaska was froze over on November 12th, and has re-opened by bottle bay and the open water extends out to the high school bar. As of yesterday
there was still alot of open water out there. The DNR landing on the Glenwood side, has seen a few people on the ice. From what we have heard anywhere from 3-5 inches
out there. We have not seen any 4-wheeler traffic out there or permanent fish houses. Yesterday a cracked form by the landing, however you can still access the ice
as it has not opened up. Lake Reno bay by HWY 29 has been seeing a lot of action. Fishing has slowed down some, but the night bite still continues to be good. There is anywhere
from 3-7 inches out there, so please use caution when heading out. Smaller permanent houses have been going out, but no big ones. Most people are still
walking out and pulling portables. Maple's main bay just froze over on Monday night, so please use caution while out there. We are loaded for ice fishing, all our minnows
are in stock and ready to go, with our 3 sizes of shiners. We have everything in stock that you need to go fishing! Plus we have propane and do fill 100# tanks. Please be
safe out there, and remember no ice is safe ice.
Fishing Opener Lake Minnewaska 05/11/2019
The MN fishing opener is finally upon us. We have a full line of bait for you, including leeches, and golden shiners, in two different sizes.
It's our 20 year anniversary so stop in and celebrate with us. We have drawings, games, etc to play. Plus Free coffee and cookies
on Saturday. The crappies have been biting well in the bay by hunt's as well as in front the creek on Minnewaska.
Golden Shiners and fatheads have been the bait of choice this week-end.
We are open till 10:00 tonight, Sunday our hours are 5:00 - 9:00.
The Minnewaska Lakers Fishing Team will be serving pulled pork sandwiches and chips from 10:00-2:00 on Saturday!
Lake Minnewaska ice report 04/22/2019
The lake is officially ice free!!! A few people have been in the bay by Hunts Resort, but we have not heard any
reports of the crappies being in there yet.
We are gearing up for fishing opener now, all our summer rods, tackle, terminal tackle is out. We have a few
things to order yet, but for the most part, we are ready.
May 10, 2019 - Marks our 20th year of Business! Crazy, how fast that went. We are going to have lots of fun
things going on during the week-end. Great Sales and Free Food! More info to follow.
1/3/2019 - Lake Minnewaska ice and fishing report
The ice on minnewaska is pretty much between 13-15 inches. Lots of truck travel on the lake, however over the Priest Point where
the open water was, there will not be that much ice, so please be aware of that. Most of the landings froze up with the cold spell we
have been having, and are passable. Travel on the lake isn't too bad, there are many plowed roads on the Glenwood Side. Fishing has slowed
some with the cold snap we had, but the warmer temps should start making the fish active again. 10-15 feet of water for the crappies, the bar out in front
of the DNR landing is a great choice, for lots of action with sunfish, perch, bass and northerns. At dark some crappies will move in along with
an occasional walleye. People are also out deep fishing in 18-24 feet of water looking for the walleye's. We have our XXL shinners in again,
so stop in if you need them for your tip up's. Check out our great section of tackle while you are here, and don't forget the snacks.
We open at 5:30 - and Close at 8:30 - Monday - Sunday
Fishing/Ice Report Lake Minnewaska 11/29/2018
Ice Conditions on Minnewaska fluctuate alot. Some spots have 5" other spots have a solid 8. We still have open water by Priest Point. It is about the size
of a football field. It freezes at night, but them opens back up in the morning. Not really sure what is causing it, but use caution when traveling around
that area. There are people putting out their permanent houses 8x12 is about the biggest we have seen out there. There is 4 wheeler traffic on the lake, but have not seen any vehicles of
any kind.
Reno has a little bit more ice with that ranging from 7-9 inches. The south access has a small pressure ridge that starts about Pelican Point and
goes across to the east. Last Saturday the ice chisel went right thru - so use caution there as well. The west side off of HWY 29 is good, everyone on 4 wheeler with
trailers, plus some permanent house out there.
The pan fish bite has been crazy on Minnewaska, sunfish and crappies are doing well. Look for the weed line in 13-14 feet of water. Walleye have been
being caught towards evening, best bait of choice would be a shiner. Staying around that 15 foot range will be your best option to catch the walleye's.
Starting Friday we will be carrying spikes - we will have red and white one available in 30 count containers.
Remember we are your one stop before the Lake!
Lake Minnewaska Fishing-Ice Report 11/22/2018
Ice fishing has started! On Minnewaska there is anywhere from 5-7 inches of ice. On the Starbuck side there is still some open water, due to the geese hanging
around. Lots of people going out my the DNR landing, and so far the Landing is good. During the day, they are catching nice size sunfish, head to 10-13 feet
of water, and try to find some weeds. Just before sunset is when the crappies will start to hit, small tungsten jig tipped with a crappie minnow. The walleye bit has
started out slow, but hopefully the bite will start to pick up soon. If you are in search of walleyes start in 12-17 feet of water.
We have everything you need to hit the lake, propane, full line of ice tackle with new items coming daily, 3 different sizes of our famous golden shinners - small-large-XXL,
fishing and shelter licenses, plus all your snacks for the lake. We have augers and Eskimo fish houses on display as well. We are open Monday - Saturday 5:30 - 9:00 and
Sunday 5:30 - 8:00. Remember, we are your one stop before you hit the lake. Remember no ice is safe ice - please be careful on any area lake as some may not have
consist ice thickness throughout the whole lake. Happy Fishing
Fishing Report Lake Minnewaska and Lake Reno
Minnewaska -
Sunfish and bass are both bitting really good right now. You will have the best luck if you look on or
outside the deep weed lines. For sunfish use a small jig tipped with crappie minnow or a worm.
Walleye fishing has been pretty tough on Minnewaska, as always early morning, or the evening bite
is when you will have the best luck. Pulling Lindy rigs with worms is going to be your best presentation, for the walleye's right now.
Some guys are starting to pulling lead core as well and have been having some
luck with that.
Reno -
The walleye bite on Reno, continues to stay strong. Lindy rig's with or without a spinner tipped with a worm is going to work the best.
Some are using lead core on Reno as well. If you enjoy driving around 'Road Hunting' and looking for schools of fish, jigging raps will
work the best. Sunfish and Crappies are in the weeds, use a light weight jig tipped with a worm, wax worm or minnow. Find weeds that
are out in 15-18 feet of water, and pull your jig over the top of the weeds. If your looking for bass, head towards the pencil weeds and cast either
top water into the weeds, or try drop shotting.
We have everything you need before you head to the lake. Don't forget we do Take-N-Bake pizza's now.
We create it - You bake it, simple, fast and fresh.
Lake Minnewaska Fishing Report - 6/15/2018
The Walleye's are very spread out right now. A Lindy and a leech, or a spinner and crawler have been the best presentation to entice
them to bite. Priest Point is a great starting point, as well as the Starbuck end. You will be able to pick up some bass
and sunfish as well, when you are trolling in those spots. Bass and Sunfish are going a little deeper, in the 14-17 ft range. A jig/worm/bobber
combo on the weed lines, or a drop shot has been working well. The small mouth are in the 5-7 ft range, however the bigger ones have
moved a little deeper. Good Luck and stop in for all your needs before you hit the lake!
Fishing Opener 5/9/18 -
We are ready for the great Minnesota Fishing Opener. We have leeches in stock, as the days goes by, we should have nice size leeches for opener.
We will sell them by the 1/2 pound or dozen. Our crawlers are in, you can get them by the dozen or flat as well.
We are working very hard every day to get Lake Shiners/Spot Tails in. With this weather we have had lately, no sun
and rain, it's not good for them. They like sunny days that are hot so they can start running. We will keep getting
updates from our minnow trapper on the likely hood of lake shiners or not.
If the walleye's are not bitting, we have all our panfish items up - stop in and check it out.
We are your one stop before the lake.
Have a great opener and remember Mom on Sunday.
