The Odessa area of the Minnesota River is a safe bet for northern pike and a few walleyes. Potato Lake has just started giving up walleyes in front of the Condos in 14 feet of water. Fishhook Lake is the area's best bet for bigger northern pike. On Lake Itasca, the crappies and sunfish have started hitting in 6 feet of water or less. Shiner minnows, crawlers, and leeches are working best.
Northern pike continue to hit on most area lakes along the emerging vegetation.
Star Lake, Dead Lake, and Big Toad Lake are kicking out panfish in 12 feet of water. Black Bay has started giving up walleyes as well. Expect bigger fish here in 10 to 12 feet of water. The early morning and evening hours have been best. There are some good-sized crappies coming from Black Bay as well.