Red Lake Fishing and Camping

I just got back from a fishing trip to Red Lake. We put in at the public access just north of Waskish, MN, which is on the east end of the north half of the lake. Fishing was as good as anyone could hope for. We caught over 100 walleye and several northerns and sheepheads, fishing in 6 feet of water about one mile south of the Tamarack River mouth. I had excellent luck with my new fishing lure, which basically consists of a 24 inch leader made out of Berkeley Vanish Florocarbon line attached to my main line with a swivel and a bead, and with a floating jig attached to the other end. I placed a 3/8 inch weedless weight at the swivel, and used a rainbow chub for bait. The fish were literally jumping into the boat. I'd say the average size was 20-24 inches, making it actually a little difficult for us to catch our limit within the size slot.

I found this website from the DNR that has some really interesting podcasts about fishing and hunting. The early walleye fishing podcast is especially useful this year, with the cold weather we've been having. http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/news/podcasts/index.html#Fishing

If fishing isn't your gig, there is an excellent campground at Big Bog State Park right there in Waskish. A short drive up highway 72 will take you to the bog walk scenic hiking trail The bog flowers are all in bloom right now, including yellow lady slippers, pitcher plants, anemones, etc... It's really a beautiful place this ime of year. Pine Island State Park, off highway 72 is also really interesting, and rather secluded for you campers who really like to get away.