Crosslake, MN in 2018 will be fondly remembered for the amazing berries, as we are experiencing a true bumper crop of berries this year.  It started with little red strawberries, whatever they lacked in size they more than made up for in flavor.  These little delicacies grow right near the … Continue reading →

Walleyes are hitting leeches on the 16- to 18-foot weedlines of Whitefish Lake and North Long Lake. Northern pike are hitting minnows on the 12- to 14-foot weedlines on Gull Lake, Lake Edwards, and North Long. The shallow and deep weeds of most lakes are producing largemouth bass. Look for … Continue reading →

Look for walleyes in 10 to 32 feet, most of which are hitting leeches or crawlers, on North Long Lake and Whitefish Lake. Northerns are an easy catch with sucker minnows on the shallow weedlines of North Long, Whitefish, and Cullen Lake. Largemouth bass remain active on the weedlines and … Continue reading →

The 12- to 16-foot weedlines are giving up walleyes on Gull Lake, North Long Lake, and Whitefish Lake.  Northern pike and largemouth bass remain an easy catch on the weedlines of most lakes as well. S & W Bait & Guide Service/Nisswa Guide League  (218) 829-7010

As the 4th of July is upon us, I was thinking back to how this time of year is almost as magical as Christmas for me.  I remember going to the Totem Pole in Nisswa and buying Smoke Bombs, Snakes, and Sparklers to light off on the beach – always … Continue reading →

A slip bobber and leech have been turning walleyes between 4 to 12 feet in the area. Work the weedlines for bass and pike on North Long, Gull, Round Lake, Cullen Lake, and Whitefish Lake. The south end of Gull or North Long are safe bets for crappies in 10 … Continue reading →

This past week has been exciting at Boyd Lodge, as several new babies have appeared in the Crosslake, MN area.  Mama Wood Duck was proudly showing off her brood of around a dozen little “puff balls.”  They were busy exploring the turtle pond and whenever they got too far away … Continue reading →

Leeches are producing walleyes in 12 to 18 feet on Gull Lake, Whitefish Lake, and North Long Lake. The south end of Gull and North Long have been best for crappies along the 10- to 14- foot weedlines. Bass remain active on most lakes, and sunfish are hitting from 4 … Continue reading →

A few walleyes are hitting shiners and leeches during low-light periods in 10 to 17 feet on North Long Lake, Round Lake, Gull Lake, and Whitefish Lake. Bass and bluegills are an easy catch in 2 to 5 feet on most lakes.

Walleyes and northern pike are hitting minnows or leeches in 8 to 15 feet on Gull, North Long, Round, and Whitefish Lake – some fish are being caught shallower during low-light periods. Check our availability and book your fishing trip today!