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MN Walleye Opener Spectacular!!

 May 15th, 2013 by OutdoorsFIRST 

Modified May 15th, 2013 at 12:00 AM

	Walleye Capital of the World!

The BIG fish are active and the walleye fishing is on FIRE!!  Reports of charter boats catching 100 fish are common.  One boat caught 40 fish over 28 inches!!  Most anglers are anchored up and jigging in the Rainy River and 4 Mile Bay.  Gold, glow and chartreuse have been hot jigs with a frozen shiner.  Most fish had just spawned.  The Rainy River did not disappoint.

The northern pike have turned on in Zippel Bay.  Multiple trophy pike over 40″ caught.  The go to method is dead bait, a cisco or smelt on a quick strike rig under a bobber.  Fish are even being caught off of the docks.

We anticipate the lake ice will go off this week, but only mother nature will determine that.  This is an unbelievable opportunity for a “Fish of a Lifetime”.  For lodging, try our lodging availability request form.  Enter your contact info, how many in your group, dates, and what part of the lake you wish to stay.  This message is emailed to resorts/hotels and the properties with openings will contact you back.  This will be an incredible week of fishing at Lake of the Woods!

For a list of resorts, check out our resort list.  Don’t forget to check Hot Deals for discounts on lodging and fishing packages.   Like Us on Facebook for daily updates!

Vote “The Walleye Capital of the World” for Ultimate Fishing Town USA
We are in the Finals and we need your help against the much larger towns!!

There is still time left to vote for Baudette, Minnesota as the Ultimate Fishing Town USA! The World Fishing Networks hosts a contest and lets viewers vote for their favorite fishing town. Grand prize is $25,000 back in to the community! Consolation prizes are awarded to each region. Voters can cast their votes up to 4 times a day. Voting will end on Friday, May 24th. Lake of the Woods is “The Walleye Capital of the World!” Show your support and vote now!

http://www.worldfishingnetwork.com/uft/vote/baudette-mn 

Big Pike are in Bays
Now is the time for Trophy Pike

Timing is everything.  Because of our late Spring, the big pike are now out of the creeks and into the bays.  Yes, they are eating well and this is a great time to catch a Pike of a lifetime.

Without flying to some northern part of Canada on a remote lake, there is no where else that offers quality pike fishing like Lake of the Woods.  This week is the week if you are looking for concentrations of Big Pike in the bays.

Zippel Bay, 4 Mile Bay and tributaries leading into the Rainy River are the places to begin.  Most anglers are having success on dead bait, or basically, a dead smelt or cisco on a quick strike rig under a bobber.  Fun fishing.  Please practice good catch and release techniques with these monsters.

“Happy Hookers” Ladies Fishing Tournament!!!  Mark you Calendars for June 1st
This tournament is all about the Ladies!
Ladies only Walleye Tournament to hit Lake of the Woods.  River Bend Resort will be the site of the 1st Annual tournament that will have both a guided and non-guided division.

Some participants will go out in their own boat.  Others are deciding to jump on a charter boat with a guide that holds up to 6 anglers.  Charter boats from all resorts are welcomed and the tournament begins at 9am on Saturday, June 1st at the River Bend docks.  Friday, May 31st is check in at 6pm and rules meeting to follow at River Bend Resort.  One member of your two person team must be present at the rules meeting.

This event will be Epic!  There is great fishing and a lot of fun to be had.  No doubt, this is a ladies weekend not to forget!

Registration is open until May 30th.  For more information, call River Bend Resort at800-292-3084 or by email at [email protected].

Willie Walleye Day in Baudette, June 1st

A weekend to remember!

The Baudette – Lake of the Woods Chamber of Commerce is once again hosting this year’s Willie Walleye Day.  The list of activities grows.

9am… 5k Run
9am…Community wide garage sales
10am – 5pm…Food Vendors, sidewalk sales open on Main Street
10:30am…Sawdust Scrambles for kids
11am – 5pm…Kids inflatables on Main Street
11:45 and 2:30pm…Magic Show
1pm…Live music and Bingo
4pm…Oval Races at the Fairgrounds
6pm…Dinner and Karaoke at the 4-H building
9pm – 1am…Dance to “Six to Midnight” in the 4-H building

Contact the Baudette-Lake of the Woods Chamber for more information at 1-800-382-FISH (3474).

The “Getaway” for business groups, families and good friends!
Charter Fishing on Lake of the Woods
Whether it is your family, group of friends or your business, nothing beats a day on the water!

Jump on a charter boat for a true Lake of the Woods adventure.  A charter boat takes the guess work out of it.  Most boats will accommodate up to 6 in addition to your captain.  Restroom is provided on board.  Some charters offer a shore lunch.  Check with your resort or outfitter when booking.

All rods, reels, tackle and bait are provided.  Fish cleaning is also available.

There are two decisions you need to make all day, what to wear and what to eat!  The rest of the day, reel in fish and make some memories!

All Star Walleye School Coming to Lake of the Woods!
Learn how to break apart the water and use a variety of techniques to “UP” your catch rate.

Learn one on one and in a group setting from some of the biggest names in walleye fishing today. The third-annual All-Star Walleye School will be in Lake of the Woods August 8-11, 2013. Anglers such as Kevin McQuoid, Brian “Bro” Brosdahl, Dan Stier, Eric Olson, Mark Courts, and Bill Shimota will be joining attendees at our very own Sportsman’s Lodge. Everyone from novice to those with tournament experience are invited to join in the classroom where our anglers will be treating you to one-on-one and two-on-one sessions. Both lake and river techniques will be addressed. Space is limited and packages include lodging. Pricing starts at $700 per person. Interested parties should contact Chip Leer at 218-547-4714 or e-mail: info(at)liddlemarketingcompany(dot)com. The All-Star Walleye School is brought to you by Liddle Marketing Company and Cabela’s National Walleye Tour (NWT).
   
Rainy River Sturgeon
Spring Sturgeon Fishing
 
The Rainy River offers World Class Lake Sturgeon fishing.  Resorts guide guests to these prehistoric monsters.

	The Walleye Capital of the World!