Minnesota fishing guide’s tips to catch crappies and bluegill through the ice

The Brief

  • Find weedlines on local bodies of water and you’ll likely find fish.
  • Don’t be afraid to move around from spot to spot, often panfish may travel along weedlines.
  • Try different style baits; some days live bait may out fish to artificial bait and vice versa.

LAKE MINNETONKA, Minn. (FOX 9) Crappies and bluegills are being caught along weedlines and some tall standing weeds.

FOX 9’s Jared Piepenburg joined local guide, Matt Johnson, out on Lake Minnetonka to help anglers quickly locate panfish on the ice and pick up on a few extra helpful tips.

Johnson was asked about his approach and what anglers may want to think about before heading out on the ice.

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