How to Fish on Big Sandy Lake, Minnesota
Big Sandy Lake lays claim to being a top fishing spot for walleye, northern pike, bass and pan fish. There are several public boat launch sites around Big Sandy Lake, and it is also possible to find some nice spots to fish from the shoreline. In the area you will find tackle shops and knowledgeable locals to help you make the most of your time on the lake.
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Instructions
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Get your fishing license. There will be a different fee depending upon your age and whether or not you are a Minnesota resident. Licenses can be obtained over the phone, over the Internet, through the mail and from a licensed agent. Agents can be found at tackle shops and other stores. Look for the Electronic License System (ELS) Agent sign.
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Stop in at a local tackle shop whether or not you need to buy a license. Ask for information on what fish are biting. Find out if the fish are biting on natural bait or lures.
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Review the tackle that you have with you. Discuss rod size, line weight and lures with the sales person in the tackle shop. Purchase tackle that you need.
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Obtain a map of the area. This can be found online, or you can purchase a map at the tackle shop. Ask the sales person at the shop to mark the map with good spots for shore access. If you have a boat, make sure your map shows the boat access sites.
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Fish for walleye, in water that is cool and clear, during the evening hours. Place your lure or jigs near the bottom over piles of rocks or near the edge of a weed bed. Take care when removing your hook as walleye have teeth in their jaws and also on the roof of their mouths.
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Fish for northern pike in an area of the lake that has some cover. It could be some vegetation or simply a stump in the water. Put a large spoon or minnow-type lure on the end of your line and fish the cover. Watch out for their large teeth when removing your hook.
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Fish for largemouth and smallmouth bass in clear water. Fish in slow moving water, near some protective cover for largemouth bass. Fish in fast moving water, along deep pools, for smallmouth bass. Both types of fish respond to live bait such as minnows and worms. smallmouth bass also respond to artificial bait.
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Fish for pan fish, such as crappies, by putting a float on your line. Use just about any type of bait for pan fish. They respond to live bait, artificial lures, jigs and shiners. Fish near vegetation and structures.
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Tips & Warnings
Pay close attention to fish consumption guidelines because of mercury issues.
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