Happy New Year Fishing Guide Action
January 5, 2026
The panfish bite is on!
Happy New Year everyone. The weather has been up and down, but we are finally driving vehicles to the ice houses. With the ice depth running 12-13" customers can now take the plowed ice road to the fish house they have rented.
This last week the sunfish bite has been the best, but clients are still catching crappies too. Most of the crappies are being caught after dark on minnows or waxworms.
A few pike, bass and walleye have also been caught. Small sucker minnows or fathead minnows have been best for them.
Most of the fish are coming out of 15-20' of water. The Aqua-Vu underwater camera that is hooked to the TV has helped catch them quick biting sunfish. And if them sunfish scatter fast watch because a pike is coming.
Lots of northern and bass being caught on Lake Minnetonka right now. The water temps are rising, causing the fish to get active. Call today and let's go fishing.
Right now we're seeing some great multi-species fishing, with pike and bass really taking off. If you're looking to fish near the Twin Cities give me a shout.
Well the MN fishing opener is officially upon us. See how fishing has been for Set the Hook Guide Service on Lake Minnetonka. Call today to go fishing.
