■ OTTAWA RIVER
QUEBEC
Muskies » Over 100 miles of muskie waters await Esox anglers looking to capitalize on a sterling population of 47- to 55-inch fish.
Contact: Capt. Marc Thorpe, 450/433-4784, marcthorpeguiding.com.
Steve Ryan
■ OTTERTAIL COUNTY
MINNESOTA
Panfish » Trophy crappies and especially bluegills, with fish surpassing a pound, are the target all summer, with dozens of lake options, in an area stretching from Fergus Falls to Perham.
Contact: Guide Jesse Thalmann, 320/290-2035, Thalmann’s Guide Service (Facebook); Guide Garett Svir, 320/428-5174, slabseekerfishing.com; Gene’s Sport Shop, genessportshop.com.
Doug Stange
■ LAKE SAKAKAWEA
NEW TOWN, NORTH DAKOTA
Walleyes » The walleye population is booming, with loads of eaters from 18 to 22 inches or so, along with an a shot at much bigger fish. The bite’s good from June throughout…
