Crappies have been active fishing out of the NW Angle
As we get further into the season, fish are spreading out into deeper water. The morning/evening bite in 15-22′ has been good in some areas. The day bite has been better a little deeper for eater sized fish, 29-33 feet of water. Use your favorite jigging spoon or a drop shot in gold, glow, pink, or orange tipped with a minnow head. In the dead stick hole, light jig or red plain hook with a live minnow 6″ off bottom. Lots of suspended trophy fish reported, electronics useful.
Currently 21-25″ of ice on the lake.
On the Rainy River, fish are moving. Limits filled during the day with active morning and evening bites for larger fish. 19-21 feet of water is producing best bite with chartreuse and pink jigs tipped with shiners. Work through resorts or bait shops for ice conditions as river ice varies.
Up at the NW Angle, big fish are on! Trophy walleyes reported in the mix of limits caught in 23-28 feet of water. Monster perch in the mix on MN side with crappies going well into Ontario. Use bright colors and some that glow tipped with a minnow.
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If you are in the Chicago are next week Friday-Sunday the 23-26th, stop in and see us at the Schaumburg Convention Center for the Chicagoland Fishing, Travel, & Outdoor Expo.
Lake of the Woods Tourism will have a booth at the Expo, and Executive Joe Henry will host speaking seminars on Fishing Success on LOW. These seminars will be Thursday at 7:30 pm and Sunday 11:30 am.
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Ice fishing is in full swing and the fish are biting. If your favorite resort is full the dates you have available, don’t fret, there are options.
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If you are looking to book lodging at Lake of the Woods and don’t feel like calling around or it is last minute, try ourlodging availability finder. Simply enter in what part of the lake or river you want to stay, how many people and dates. Your request is emailed to all the lodging facilities in the geographic region you choose. Resorts will respond back to your email with availability.
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Lake of the Woods has literally hundreds of miles of beautiful groomed and staked trails. Check out our website for trail maps in LOW!
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].
With Great Bite
, Fish Frys in Full Gear
A tradition up at Lake of the Woods are the fish frys. Come up and experience world class fishing “just like the good old days” and celebrate after with a great meal of fresh walleyes and sauger.
Some groups use the fish cleaning houses at the resort they are staying at to clean their catch. Others let the guides do the cleaning.
As far as the fish fry, cook your own in your cabin or have a resort cook them for you. Many resorts will cook up your fresh catch with all the sides we have come to love with a fish fry. Click Here for info on Resorts at Lake of the Woods.
Resorts Offering Reasonable Rates
The area offers some very reasonable lodging to fit your budget. Click Here for a complete list of resorts and hotels.
A tradition up at Lake of the Woods are the fish frys. Come up and experience world class fishing “just like the good old days” and celebrate after with a great meal of fresh walleyes and sauger.
