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This is the time of year to be fishing the reefs. All that is required is to locate 28-30 feet of water. This is where most fish are biting. Work the reef with your favorite bait. A jig and minnow is a top choice, but often this time of year the leech and night crawler will out produce all other baits. When jigging and trolling use a slower presentation. You will find better success. When fishing on a reef make sure and always try the shallowest depth before leaving. This is where you will catch the real aggressive feeding walleyes. With the stabilized weather patterns of late, the lake thermocline Is set right up to the Fall turnover period, which is a month or two away. Everyone is catching fish. Forty- to 50-fish days have been reported. A couple of guide boats are boasting 60 fish days. This is all good news after the past couple years of tremendous pressure. It left one wondering if there would be fish left in the lake. All the Rainy Lake fisheries have proven to be doing well and stronger than ever. The Rainy Lake basin is so segmented that it is equipped to efficiently recuperate from heavy fishing pressure. This is one of many reasons that Rainy Lake is a favorite anglers destination year after year.

Alan Burchell’s been out picking and checking the local berry crop. He reports finding blueberries: One stem about 18 inches long had about 150 berries in multiple clusters.