Hi all,
In the middle of September, my son and I are going out of Sawbill. I have the books on the area and they tell me what species of fish are in the lakes. I would love to target walleyes. Just like around here in central MN, just because the lake surveys say there are walleyes in the lake, it doesn't mean that they are plentiful.

Any lakes where I might have a better shot at a few fish fries? Thanks!!

Alton is loaded with nice eater walleye. Find the deep holes off the rocks right before dark and you'll clean up. Slip bobbers and leeches. Start out fishing deep in the evening (12-15 feet) and gradually shallow it up as the fish move in.

If you head into the fire lakes east of Sawbill it seems like people can find them there regularly.

Coppernuts: "Alton is loaded with nice eater walleye. Find the deep holes off the rocks right before dark and you'll clean up. Slip bobbers and leeches. Start out fishing deep in the evening (12-15 feet) and gradually shallow it up as the fish move in."

While true imo- leeches can be hard to find (or impossible) by mid-september in some years. A nightcrawler / shiner minnow would make a suitable backup.

Like Whitewolf said leeches will be scarce or gone. If they are not gone, they will be pricey. I’ve had good success with cut crawlers on a jig or under a bobber or drifting spinner rigs in late summer. If I were looking for walleye out of Sawbill I would head over to the lady chain. Specifically Phoebe. Burnt is a decent walleye lake. But a busy lake.

Leech or worm on a jig has always done well for me. Those lakes you should be able to catch a few dinners.