The ice is forming, and ice fishing typically begins around Dec. 6th, give or take. Right now, there is still open water fishing to be had on the river and main lake, but the bays are getting iced in. Walleyes and sturgeon are biting from Rocky Pt. over to Long Point. Anchoring and jigging still the best method for walleye with a 3/4 oz jig tipped with shiner. Try Long Point and 4 Mile Bay in 18-22 feet during the day.
The Rainy River still hot with nice fish. Best results evenings anchored up and jigging with shiners in 15-22 feet of water. Try Vidas Landing, Baudette Bay, and in front of the Airport. Nice smallmouth being caught near rocky/boulder areas.
Up at the NW Angle, walleyes are grouped up in neck down areas with current in 22 – 30′ and some rocky points adjacent bays. Big crappies biting well in 25 – 28′ evenings. Pike have feed bag on and are nailing the walleye jigs. Muskies are being trolled up in 12 – 20′.
Ice fishing typically starts at Lake of the Woods in early or mid December. The time to plan your adventure is now.
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Late Fall action has been hot. The current report for muskies: Anglers are having success trolling large crankbaits in 12 – 20 feet of water in neck down areas and off of rocky points. Fish over 50 inches are being caught and released.
Anglers who prefer casting are reporting best results in current and neck down areas. Some are jigging large rubber baits that emulate walleyes and sauger.
If you would like more info on muskie fishing, where to go or how to find a good muskie guide, contact one of our
Outdoor writer Brad Dokken of the Grand Forks Herald had an opportunity to spend a day in the NW Angle. It was one “Last Hurrah” and what a day it was! Click Here to read the entire article.
Deer Hunting Continues
Lake of the Woods holds home to some of the best white tail deer hunting in Northern Minnesota. Both the South Shore and NW Angle combined provide thousands of acres of public land readily available. If you are looking to find a great destination, make LOW your camp of choice!
Bring your deer hunting group up and start a new tradition. Some of our deer hunters will sneak in some walleye fishing in between the morning and evening hunts.
Decide what part of the lake you want to stay, lodge room or cabin and make your plan! Let us know if we can assist. Call us at (218) 634-1174 or email at [email protected].
Ruffed Grouse Open Until
January!
Lake of the Woods has hundreds of acres of walking trails and Wildlife Management Areas to hunt for upland game birds. Ruffed grouse, Spruce grouse, and Hungarian Partridge season is open until January!
Birds run on a 10 year cycle, and this year still holds great numbers. The hunt is not over yet! Know the rules, look HERE for more information.
Try a Sleeper Fish House!
Lake of the Woods is the Ice Fishing Mecca. Whether you are visiting with family, business trip, or a weekend with friends; there is a resort, lodge, cabin, hotel or sleeper fish house that fits your needs.
Rent a heated and comfortable day house or sleeper house. Travel from a heated resort, to a heated track rig or bombardier, right to a heated fish house with the ice holes already punched.
Or stay on the ice! Many resorts and businesses offer sleeper fish house options so you never miss the bite! Snowmobile trails and even plowed ice roads are available to drive yourself with a portable fish house or just to drill a hole and fish. Ice season runs from early/mid December all the way through March! Businesses are already taking reservations so call today! Click Here for list of resorts, hotels and sleeper fish house providers.
Resorts Offering Reasonable Fall Rates
The area offers some very reasonable lodging to fit your budget. Click Here for a complete list of resorts and hotels.
Lake of the Woods is the Ice Fishing Mecca. Whether you are visiting with family, business trip, or a weekend with friends; there is a resort, lodge, cabin, hotel or sleeper fish house that fits your needs.
