â LEECH LAKE
WALKER, MINNESOTA
Smallmouth Bass Âť This area has many great guides, including Capt. Phil Bauerly, who says a typical day in fall is a dozen fish, with many running 18 and 19 inches, plus a shot at fish surpassing 5 pounds. Thereâs also awesome fishing for muskies, walleyes, and largemouths.
Contact: Capt. Phil Bauerly, 218/209-6285, outrightangling.com.
In-Fisherman
MISSOURI RIVER
BISMARCK, NORTH DAKOTA
Walleyes Âť The state record 16-pound 6-ounce walleye was caught from this stretch of river in 2021, and, according to Capt. Mike Peluso, the record could well fall again. Thereâs plenty of eater-fish along with a great shot at something surpassing 8 to 10 pounds.
Contact: Capt. Mike Peluso, 701/471-8649, mikepelusooutdoors.com.
In-Fisherman
DWORSHAK RESERVOIR
LEWISTON, IDAHO
Smallmouth Bass Âť Stretching more than 50 miles northâŚ