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Jigging with Jess: Notes from a Fishing Guide on the Gunflint Trail
By Jessica Berg-Collman
Jessica Berg-Collman is a lifetime resident at the end of the Gunflint Trail. She is following her father’s legacy as a fishing guide at Seagull Creek Fishing Camp. To support her writing, subscribe to Paddle and Portage.
Using Walleye Patterns to Plan Your Boundary Waters Trip: May to October
The Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness offers some of the best freshwater fishing in North America. Spanning over a million acres of wilderness with thousands of lakes and rivers, it’s a haven for anglers seeking solitude and a chance to reel in a wide variety of fish. It’s crucial to understand how the fish patterns change throughout the year to maximize the success of your Boundary Waters trip.
May: The Spring Awakening
As ice thaws and water temperatures begin to rise, fish become more active and hunt for warm, shallow waters to spawn and feed. May is an excellent time for fishing in the shallows, sometimes near moving water, with depths ranging from 3 to 6 feet. Early mornings and late evenings tend to be the best time to get some action.
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