Lake Kabetogama Fishing Report (July 10th)
Here is our latest fishing report for Lake Kabetogama this week. Be sure to check back weekly for fishing reports, lodging updates and more.
What to Use on Kabetogama for Walleye
Time of day, conditions, weather patterns all come into play when trying to pick a method to the madness this time of year. Walleyes don’t always bite during easy hours so it’s crucial that you put in effort around lowlight hours - early morning and evening. You may have to try something new to find success - but those who put in the effort have been highly rewarded.
For tackle keep light jigs, slip bobbers, spinner rigs, and floating jig heads on hand right now. One of Kent’s favorites during the day is a 48” snell with just a #6 hook and tipped with the bait of your choice - but we are partial to leeches.
Remember to fish the wind and go slow. By slow we mean below .04 mph and don’t be afraid to drag. If that doesn’t work try the traditional vertical jig.
Finding fish is simple here - there are plenty of them. People will mark fish shallow, deep, and everywhere in-between. Not all fish are hungry when we find them so keep moving until you find active fish. If you haven’t had any action in 15 minutes or so, time to move on.
A couple of tips for this area:
Do not “fish” with just your electronics. Fish good areas too!
If there is a promising spot, spend 15 minutes working on it and then move on.
We have been catching walleyes in 4 feet of water out to 22 feet of water. Keep in mind, anything deeper than 30 feet is a death sentence.
Slow, fast, venting bladders, throwing them back head first, it doesn’t matter - it’s a probably dead fish. You don’t need to fish out deep - you can find them shallow in the weeds or along with rock piles. We love our fishery so we need to practice conservation as much as possible.
If you hook a fish you can’t free easily - cut the line. It’s better to keep that fish alive than release it only to die shortly thereafter!
Lake Kabetogama Smallmouth Report
For finding smallies all you need to do is pick any rock hazard marker on the lake. In addition, look for wind-blown shoreline and rocky points.
Cranks will work well but so does soft plastics, (especially crawfish), boohya pranks, and whopper ploppers for topwater. Smallies are a fun bite this time of year and a great way to break up the walleye fishing midday.
The Kabetogama Pike Bite Remains Steady
Pike fishing at Kab offers an awesome opportunity for action and is also another great way to break up the midday walleye bite. If you are looking to target these fish, we have an entire post dedicated to pike fishing that you can find here.
Kab Outdoors Has You Covered
Bait, gear, tackle - we have you covered! We are way more than just a bait and tackle shop, but with that said, we do bait and tackle SO well! We hands down offer the best bait selection in the area. We have a large variety of minnows, crawlers, leeches, and BIG leeches you can find in bulk. Be sure to stop by our store and check us out.
Looking for a trip? Give us a call: 218.875.2281
