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Late May Madness, fishing border water
by BWfishingfanatic12

Trip Type: Paddling Canoe
Entry Date: 05/24/2025
Entry & Exit Point: Moose Lake (EP 25)
Number of Days: 7
Group Size: 8
Day 5 of 7
Wednesday, May 28, 2025 ~ Not quite as chilly overnight only dipping to the low 50s. This caused the first noticeable appearance of bugs for the trip and they were still not bad at all. It was sunny and clear for most of the day with partly cloudy skies later in the day. Winds were mild to non-existent throughout the day. Warmest day of the trip so far approaching or getting into the upper 70s. A few guys even took chicken baths today.

Most of the guys hung out around camp for the morning as our AM walleye forays had been fruitless so far. A few boats went out for an hour or two but with minimal success. We had our big fish fry for the trip today during our lunch hour. More lounging around camp, organizing fishing gear, collecting firewood. Most of the crew was headed out fishing around 3pm or so. I had Alex in my bow for the night tonight and we had a real good night overall. We caught 21 walleye between the 2 of us with a couple in the low to mid 20s and the biggest one of the trip at 27” on a slip bobber. The rest of the crew managed some success as well and we made it over 50 for the night cumulatively as a group.