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Lake of the Woods MN Fishing Report 5-31-2016

 May 31st, 2016 by OutdoorsFIRST 

Modified May 31st, 2016 at 12:00 AM

Mother Nature offered many different weather conditions this weekend for anglers but the walleyes didn’t seem to mind. Fish being caught around the lake and the reefs are heating up.

Depths to key in on are 7-14′ and 20-27′. Anglers are using many tactics to catch fish. Jigging with a minnow, pulling spinners with leeches or crawlers, or trolling crankbaits have all put walleyes in the boat this week. Best colors are gold, and bright colors such as orange, chartreuse, or pink.

On the Rainy River, walleyes being caught up and down the river. Key depth is 5-17 feet of water. Bright colored jigs tipped with a minor working best. Some anglers having success trolling crankbaits.

Up at the NW Angle, resorts and guides continue to find both eater and picture fish. 10-27 feet of water is producing walleyes of all sizes by pulling crawler harnesses or 1/4 ounce jigs in pink and gold while tipped with a minnow. In Canada working adjacent to deep water is producing good fish in 12-24 feet.  Lodging, guides, charters, area attractions and more from around the lake at www.LakeoftheWoodsMN.com