Fishing the Midwest

Go to “Fishing the Midwest” with Bob Jensen and watch our Pelican Lake 2011, episode 9.  We took bob out and caught some nice fish last August…

Wallies are biting too!

We have seen several 5-10 lbs wallies this summer.  Most people are catching and releasing them, which is great.  They are the BIG time spawners and help keep the walleyes in the lake.  The lake is at 5.16, which is up 5-6 cm since the low.

Everyone is having fun and enjoying GWL!  Oh, I got my first par 3 on the “Howl & 1 Golf Course” behind the lodge.  The green is coming along nicely.

CRAPPIES are Biting & We’re OPEN for Business!

Well, the past two Sundays Al & I have caught 16 & 20 crappies…3 nice pike and 2 bluegills…all are back in the lake with the exception of 6 crappies….can you say YUM!

We are now open for business….Come on up and catch some sun, fun, and CRAPPIES!

Pelican Lake says, “Spring is here to STAY!”

Wow, what a nice Spring…”tropical” for MN standards…We put the docks in last weekend…Ducks, geese, eagles, and other birds are chasing one another around, fun to watch.

The lake is ready for fishing season!

We’re booking up fast, so make reservations now, if you want a spot.

Enjoy!!

“Ice OUT Friday, April 2, 2010!!

Well, as hard as it is to believe, the ice went out around 6:30 PM last friday…I saw my first Great Blue Heron today.  The geese, eagles, bufflehead ducks and mallards are crazy…

We are finishing siding the Sauna/Yoga Center this week!  then we complete the Mini-golf course and Disc-golf course.

Never ending projects, but that’s what we like to do….

Yes, this is probably a record ice out.  We’ll have to go back 3-4 generations to beat this date.

Opener isn’t far off now!!!

Happy Easter!

Geese in the AIR!

Today I saw my first goose of the year!  They are in the area.  The rivers are opening up and so are a few beaver dams, I am sure…The warmth has been intense and long winded.  It should cool down this weekend.  The ice is getting darker…We’ve cleaned up the yard and hit a couple of golf balls…too bad I have a mean slice!

We have a nice family of Grouse in the yard too…I hope the Red Fox doesn’t find them…Deer are very active right now too, the clover is getting green and they are lovin’ it…

Nature Call

Pine Siskins, Nuthatches, and Black-capped Chickadees crowd the bird feeders these days.  warm sun, black sunflower seeds and little wind allow these birds to flock in for their daily feast.

Two deer kills were reported on the west end of the lake last weekend. 

We had a gorgeous Red Fox in the backyard this AM around 6:00 rummaging and driving Oz crazy. 

Our neighbor reported 32 deer at his feeder this week.  We have 4-7 cross through the yard every day.  What a beautiful sight.

Think spring!

The Birds are Coming Back

Since last weekend, I have been feeding the birds again.  It’s so much fun to see them dancing around in the feeders and chirping away.

Black-capped chickadees, White-breasted Nuthhatches, and Pine siskins, and Common redpolls are the most numerous.

I hope to get a few Downy Woodpeckers, Bluejays, and Grosebeaks today ot tomorrow.

Oz, one of our Belgian Tervurens, is outside barking at the deer as they run through the yard.

This is definitely a fishing day!  Wish me luck and have a fantastic day!

Fishing for Valentines

Well, the ice is 26″ thick and the weather was perfect 27f.  One would think the fish would cooperate.  Not!  They’re probably watching the Olympics.  Still a fantastic day on the lake. 

I put the bird feeder up, so I can update you on the types of birds in the area.  I expect Redpolls and Chickadees.   Probably some Nut hatches too and woodpeckers.

I’ll take some photos Sunday.

Happy Valentine’s Day to all…

February 9, 2010 Wolf Sightings!

Our neighbor spotted 4  TIMBERWOLVES yesterday walking along the shoreline on the north side of the lake.  Another neighbor reported fresh wolf tracks (two sets) just down the road yesterday as well.  It is that time of year, when wolves become active, hunting in packs for food.  What a sight!

I went ice fishing Sunday.  I was on the east end of the lake in about 15′ of water between 1:00 and 5:00 PM.  I didn’t get a bite.  Apparently, even the fishkies were watching the Super Bowl!

Norhtern Minnesota is great this tme of year.  Winter brings about a whole new vision of nature at its best.  I expect fishing to pick up in the next couple of weeks as the weather mellows to 0-30f above zero consistenly.  The snow is perfect for skiing, snowmobiling and fun!

Pelican Lake is quiet now.  We seldom see people on the lake.  It’s peaceful and serene.  When the moon is bright late night skiing is fantastic!

The ice is between 24″-36″ thick.  Last year, we had 36″-48″ of ice at the end of the season.  I don’t think it will get that thick this year.  That will lead to an earlier “ice out”.  I’ll keep you posted.

Stay tuned for updates now on a daily or weekly basis from here to the opener!…just 95 days away!!!!!

John…