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Laretta Fishing Reports: Ice Fishing Lake Laretta. If the perch aren't biting on Devil's Lake...Laretta is a good choice.. Below are fishing reports for Lake Laretta...be sure to visit the links at
the right for other lakes and rivers in North Dakota! name: cougar Lake_LarettaAnybody found any perch in there yet this year? name: hick town USA Lake_Larettatons o' ice...fish are bitin' good name: Braden Lake_Larettaanyone know how much ice is on the lake now name: perchslayer Lake_Larettastill some nice perch in there, i went today and came back with 12 couldnt have done it with out the vexilar, marked a ton of BIG northerns also name: fishing man Lake_LarettaHoes the fishing going . would like to try laretta this weekend. name: fishing man Lake_LarettaCan anyone tell me if you can still get there by driving? name: Ron Lake_LarettaThanks Curt I talked to a friend from that area and he was there on Sunday, 19 Feb and he said they were doing okay. He said Herring was working well on tip-ups and they were even catching them in a foot of water and they were the only ones on the lake. He said they cut a couple open and they were full of Minnows, but still had good luck he mentioned that the ice was at least 30 inches where they were fishing, but noticed water in the tire tracks when leaving. My friend and my family plan on going this weekend if everything goes okay I know I won't be telling anybody so we can have some luck again. name: curt Lake_LarettaRon, sorry for the spelling, was in a hurry. name: curt w Lake_LarettaRON, the way to get there is to take hwy 2 west about two miles west of michigan to 114th ave NE then travel four or five miles or so north and you'll see it to the west (left). have been fishing there for some years now. i like in california but i am comming up on tuesday to get some fishing in. The Northerns usual bite herring usualy best on tip-ups in shollow water. three to six feet. but like i sayed i havn't been there for some time and you won't get much out of anyone after the 2000-2001 ice fishing season when everyone came from a thousand miles to fish the lake. surprised there are any fish left. i don't know what the roads are like but after this cold spell that whent through the ice shoulg be good. i always bring some rope and ice picks. better same than sorry. Good luck to you and mybe i'll see you out there if DL isn't bitting. name: Ron Lake_LarettaHow does one get to the Lake Laretta? I have herd the fish have been biting and haven't had any luck at other places and my 2 sons are getting impatient not catching anything worth while this year. Can one get close enough to walk to the lake since I don't have a truck? What are the Northerns biting on? name: Josh Lake_Larettawhy is this page so quiet, I have been hearing rumors that the pike ar hitting good on laretta. Is there any truth to that or am I going to have to find out for myself. What are the Ice conditions. name: Brian Lake_LarettaWhat is Pitchfork Bobber?? name: Josh Lake_LarettaAny one know how the thick the ice is now?? looking for some advise how would you hook herring for pike. I tried the big L Hooks but the bait keeps falling over on the hook. Thanks name: Anvil Lake_LarettaVery little ice on Laretta as of yet. Tried to walk out on one of the back bays but fell through immediately. Lucky it was only a couple of feet deep. I did catch four nice pike on Monday (in the wind) soaking spam beneath a pitchfork bobber. Those things a great! They will be more popular than the Vexilar for ice fishing!!! name: Bucktamer Lake_LarettaLooking forward to hitting the pond this weekend. Hopefully those toothy critters are poppin' the shrimp again! There are some darn good size slough sharks in that old pond! Won't be long until the ice is thick enough. Wear your ice cleats, Bucktamer name: Josh Lake_LarettaJust curious is anyone has checked out if there is any ice starting on laretta , I checked renwick dam last weekend there was a couple of inches by the shore. just watching conditions name: Jack Lanniey Lake_LarettaI wend down there last week it was the best time of my life. my son and 2 dog enjoy it.hope you have a nice time. PIMP. name: tony Lake_LarettaA jack is a pike yep, 3 ft thick @ 3oclock, no perch, catching them on smelt and a big ars hook/w tip ups name: Cougar Lake_LarettaWhat is a jack? pike? I will be going up next week to give it a try for pike. Are they biting? what about perch? and how thick is the ice? any info would be apreciated, thank you> name: Tony Lake_LarettaTried fishing for jacks on 2-11-05 , 3 of us caught 3 in 3 hrs nothin big but a nice day name: MICK HAMMER Lake_LarettaHELLO FELLOW FISHERPERSONS !!! IF YOU WANT TO KNOW HOW THE FISHING IS AT LAKE LARETTA, CALL THE MICHIGAN IMPLEMENT. I KNOW THE PEOPLE WHO FARM AND FARMED AROUND THERE. I KNOW THE PEOPLE WHO LOST THEIR PASTURE LAND TO THE FLOODING OF LAKE LARETTA. IT IS A PART OF GODS' COUNTRY. THERE ARE DEFINITELY SOME BIG NORTHERN PIKE THERE. IT IS A GREAT PLACE TO WATCH THE SUN GO DOWN. GOOD LUCK !!! ENJOY THE SCENERY. :) name: m_s Lake_LarettaFished 12/31 did great, two buddys and I ended up with 6 decent Northerns, range from 4-8lbs. even speard two of them. name: m_s Lake_LarettaHey just wondering how clear the water is?? would like to give spearing a try there this year? any info would be great!!! name: Mushmouth Lake_LarettaBucktamer & Restless, Have you guys really been catching fish on Laretta? I've been out there 3-4 times this year and haven't had any action. I've been looking for the areas that you speak of but can't seem to locate any of them. My grocery store doesn't sell the kind of shrimp that those pike prefer. The ice should be thick enough now that I don't need to belly-crawl out there....I ended up with raw skin all over my belly! I did see talk to one guy who has had good luck jigging pixie spoons near the stump lake inlet, I guess that's the best report that I can share. Good Luck! name: Bucktamer Lake_LarettaThe ice is a big GO! Good to finally get out there again and hammer the pike. Did just that on Saturday with the largest being a 12lb. Shrimp were the ticket. Go Fishing name: ice man Lake_LarettaHey how thick was the ice on lake laretta.i hope it was at least 5 inches or more.I cant wait to get out on the ice but i am unsure if it is safe yet.I have all ready bought three new tip/ups and an underwater cameria.along with some new jigs.SO if you where hopeing someone else is foaming at the mouth for ice fishing RESTLESS IN REYNOLDS.THE ANSWER IS HECK YES. name: ice man Lake_LarettaHey how thick was the ice on lake laretta.i hope it was at least 5 inches or more.I cant wait to get out on the ice but i am unsure if it is safe yet.I have all ready bought three new tip/ups and an underwater cameria.along with some new jigs.SO if you where hopeing someone else is foaming at the mouth for ice fishing RESTLESS IN REYNOLDS.THE ANSWER IS HECK YES. name: ice man Lake_LarettaHey how thick was the ice on lake laretta.i hope it was at least 5 inches or more.I cant wait to get out on the ice but i am unsure if it is safe yet.I have all ready bought three new tip/ups and an underwater cameria.along with some new jigs.SO if you where hopeing someone else is foaming at the mouth for ice fishing RESTLESS IN REYNOLDS.THE ANSWER IS HECK YSS. name: Restless in Reynolds Lake_LarettaI couldn't wait any longer either. Went out this morning and tried to get out there. Bucktamer, I saw where you went through and actually used that spot(it was a little less work for my hand auger) to fish! I thought these cold temps would build a little more ice for me. I felt kinda silly fishing from my stomach, but I wanted to disperse my weight as best as possible. I also had a wet suit on(just in case). Lost one at the hole, couldn't set the hook like I wanted too. I think I will be able to get my permanent out here next weekend, and then the real fun will begin!! Restless name: Bucktamer Lake_LarettaWas out last weekend and fell through the ----ice. Just had to check things out; and it won't be long until we are hammering the pike again. Successful deer season around my woods this year. Tons of nice bucks seen. I like fishing for the pike on ultralights but will set up several tip-ups. Are there any tips on keeping the ciscos better. I have use stingers and the pike will just tear these apart. This year i'm guessing there will be alot of fish 10+. Fishing soon. name: Bucktamer Lake_LarettaWas out last weekend and fell through the ----ice. Just had to check things out; and it won't be long until we are hammering the pike again. Successful deer season around my woods this year. Tons of nice bucks seen. I like fishing for the pike on ultralights but will set up several tip-ups. Are there any tips on keeping the ciscos better. I have use stingers and the pike will just tear these apart. This year i'm guessing there will be alot of fish 10+. Fishing soon. name: Tightline Lake_LarettaWon't be long and we'll have ice again. name: m s Lake_LarettaJust wondering how the ice condition is on Laretta? just waiting to get a boat out there!!!! name: Niel Page Lake_LarettaFished the south side ditches this weekend, didn't get a nibble until after the sun set, then we smacked 'em for about an hour. The best fishing of the year! Don't forget the shrimp! name: Gus Mooney Lake_LarettaI recall some talk of trout in Laretta. Seems to me someone was slaying them off some rock pile last year; I havent heard anything this year. But I do agree Neal there are some small pockets of perch and when you find them look out ! name: Neal Page Lake_LarettaSlamming the Jumbo's on the north end of the lake. There must be one small school left in the lake, it's not easy to track them down....but once you find them, you can fill a pail in a hurry. Up to 13.5". I heard that some guy from Pekin caught a trout in here, is that true? He said that he also saw a few on his underwater camera. name: Grant Dahl Lake_LarettaHows the fishing out there this lately? Any nice perch or northerns? name: Bucktammer Lake_LarettaStumpguide, I have used smashed ciscos for chummin'; it seems to work better in the spring of the year for whatever reason. The fishing has been great for pike this winter, remember to wear gloves though, ripped my index finger about off setting the line on a 12#er earlier this wk. Good Fishing! name: Stump Guide Breyer Lake_LarettaBucktamer, Was it you who caught several pike using smashed cisco's last year? I haven't had much luck on Laretta this year, only a few small slickies. name: Bucktamer Lake_LarettaI disagree stump guide. The pike fishing has been very good. I have been using the quick strike tip-ups with frozen ciscos; caught 2 12# and 1 9# in 3hrs. Didnt try for any perch but a few guys were getting some. good fishing! name: Stump Guide Breyer Lake_LarettaI don't think that there's much left in Lake Laretta, the Game and Fish haven't stocked it for several years. With the pressure that it's seen in the past, it may be nearly fished out. name: Kris Moen Lake_LarettaHow are the northerns biting on Laretta?? And also, how much ice? name: ricks. Lake_Larettais the ice thick enough for vehicles, and is anyone catching some good perch? name: Stump Guide Breyer Lake_LarettaGave Laretta a try yesterday afternoon. Soaked a few "dogs".....NOTHING! Will try again tonight. name: Marty Lake_LarettaI have tried to spear on Laretta. It can be done, but for me the water just didn't have enough clarity. Even in shallow water you could only see the bottom if you sprinkled crushed egg shells in the hole. You are really going to have to pay attention to spear a pike out of that lake. Longear Has anyone ever done any spearing on this lake? Just curious, we have had great luck with the pike on this lake and it would be fun to try. Hillbillie I also saw the finning greenhead; i wonder if the pike population is stable on the lake? it wont be too long before ice fishing i have been out walking on the ice by mid november the past 2yrs. i hope the perch fishing picks up it has been so hit and miss the past couple of yrs. Tight Lines, <)))< Broadbill I've near seen Pike fin in the shallows, are you sure that you know what you were looking at? It will be a while before there's any ice around here! Broadbill I've near seen Pike fin in the shallows, are you sure that you know what you were looking at? It will be a while before there's any ice around here! Greenhead Can't wait for the waterfowl season to end so I can skip out onto the ice. Was out last night to scout for likely spots for first ice. Sounds like the warming trend next week could put us on hold for a little while. Saw several Pike finning in the shallows near the boat landing....they must have been feeding on something near the surface? Donny Miller Hillbillie, I have heard that you are one of the most accomplished pike fishers in the region, and that your favorite bait at Laretta in the summer is HOTDOGS! Are you trying to keep all of those slick Willy's to your self or what? I suggest that we organize a pike tournament before the lake closes for the waterfowl season. Let me know. hillbillie Donny- the pike tend to be less productive with the hotdogs in the summer for some reason. i personally have caught quite a few on the shrimp combo like ice fishing also ciscos and smelt still working; i have caught some nice ones recently onthe south end. Tightlines Donny Miller Been trying to string a few pike near Bluebill Pass but can't seem to do any good. I'm thinking of trying a slip-bobber/hot dog combination. Does anybody have any experience with this? I know that works great in the winter! Donny Miller Been trying to string a few pike near Bluebill Pass but can't seem to do any good. I'm thinking of trying a slip-bobber/hot dog combination. Does anybody have any experience with this? I know that works great in the winter! Huckleberry Was out at the Snake Hole last weekend. I caught nothing! A guy used to be able to go out there and hammer the fish, what happened? Is it totally fished out? If so, I believe that G&F need to start an intense stocking program. Perchjerker Anybody been out to the snake hole yet this summer? Perchjerker fished laretta last week on thursday from 2-7. picked up a few but slow overall. caught a couple 6-8lbers but a very poor day in all. should pick up at the end of june! keep it tight and good luck! More Lake Laretta Fishing Reports Lake Laretta is sometimes misspelled: loretta loreta, loretta, lareta, larreta, larretta or larreta.
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