Leech Lake- Early June Fishing Report

Outright Angling - Leech Lake Fishing Report for June 10th 2019

June is such a great month for Leech Lake fishing, the bite has been even better since my last report. Bent rods, high-fives and smiles from one end of the lake to the other, all species are on the chew. 

Walleyes have been the main target, with great fish coming topside on nearly every outing. A jig-and-minnow has accounted for the most bites, but the fish are starting to show a preference for leeches and night crawlers as the water warms.  I predict that a live bait rig with a leech will be a solid bet over the next few weeks. 6-14 feet of water has been most productive depths to fish lately. Trolling shallow crankbaits at night in 8-10 feet of water has been a hot tactic too for those who don't mind loosing a bit of sleep, this bite should continue for a while. 

Muskies will be the target for some this week, we have already put a couple dandies in the boat without much effort. Either casting very shallow weedy bays, or trolling over the basin can be productive tactics during the month of June for muskellunge. Casting the classic "summer spots" will really start to shine later in July for these beasts. I'm really looking forward to this! 

Cheers and hook-sets,

Capt. Phil Bauerly

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Leech Lake Mid-Summer Muskie Update

The ball is definitely rolling! Casting for muskies has been really fun the past week, and some fish were caught trolling in the weeks prior. I'm predicting a good casting bite now to November. If you think you might want to get out on Leech Lake this year, give me a shout. I still have some availability each month, I would love to have you aboard! 

Isaac from Texas got on the board early during his first ever attempt at muskie fishing.

He then upped-the-ante with this beast! 

Congrats on a real beauty!!

Here is Thomas from South Dakota with his first muskie, caught during less than ideal conditions.

We had a decent trolling bite dialed-in the last week of June. Since then, it has been all casting.

Fellow guide Steve Nosbisch jumped in with me one morning and scored this heavy fish on a topwater. A really nice Leech fish! 

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We typically don't even take these little guys out of the water. This one was so striking,

 I just had to take a quick pic.

We are getting a few nice pike too.

9 yr olds can catch muskies too!

Mark got to pose with his best Leech Lake muskie while fishing during great conditions.

Cheers and hook-sets! 

Capt. Phil Bauerly 

Spawning Muskies- Leech Lake

50" muskie and her boo from today. A little over six weeks to go.

 Enjoy. 

Cheers and hook-sets!

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2017 Leech Lake Muskellunge Forecast

How did your 2016 season measure up?

2016 was a great year on the muskie front, with solid catches coming in from every corner of Leech Lake. In fact, we saw more multi-fish days last season than any other year in recent memory, some 50+ inchers here-and-there added to the excitement. We found shallow action with big fish from July-November, with a good portion coming on our boat-side maneuvers. 

While I can't guarantee another great shallow bite this year, a healthy population of fish on this famous water will surely make it another great season of muskie action in 2017.

If you're an avid muskie angler just looking to improve on your catch rate, a 'bucket list' beginner, or somewhere in between, i'm confident I can help you dial-in on a big fish pattern in 2017. 

For more info, or to book an excursion visit outrightangling.com

Cheers and hook-sets! 

Captain Phil Bauerly- Leech Lake, MN

Apex Time- Leech Lake Muskies

 Now that it's July, I'm starting to do more muskie trips. Did you know that typically the muskie action gets better-and-better as the season goes on here at Leech Lake?

*Now offering muskie marathon packages. Buy 2 days and get the 3rd day free!

We are moving a lot of fish and boating a few now, the action should really pick up this month. 

Cheers and hook-sets,

Captain Phil Bauerly- Leech Lake

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