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LAKE OF THE WOODS ORIGINAL WEEKLY FISHING REPORT FEBRUARY 19th, 2012

Most groups are currently catching a mix of walleye and sauger.  Fish seem to be spread out, not concentrated in schools.  Still finding some fish suspended, but most are on the bottom.  The fish are definitely there.  The trick is to get them to bite.  Trying different presentations and varying jigging techniques has been successful.

We had some northern fishermen in four-mile bay.  They caught several nice fish with the biggest being 36 inches, caught on a sucker minnow.  Northern fishing should only get better as we head towards spring.

We have some snow in the forecast for this week with colder weather moving in for the weekend.  We still have some midweek openings for next week.  Come on up!

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LAKE OF THE WOODS ORIGINAL WEEKLY FISHING REPORT MARCH 4th, 2012

Fishing was good during the early part of the week, but slowed after the front moved through.  Lots of fish are being marked.  Varying presentations seems to help.  Jigging spoons or plugs can entice the fish into striking, if they are not feeding.  At times, the “dead” stick will work better, for the walleyes looking to get an easy meal.

Northern fishing has picked up in Four-mile bay.  A 41 inch pike was brought in this week and several 30+ inchers were released.  The next 2 to 3 weeks are prime time for the big pike to stage in the bay.  Guided pike trips are available.  Give us a call and we’ll literally “hook you up”!

It should be a great week of weather, with warmer temps on the way.  Hopefully, this will get the walleyes moving and stabilize the bite. 

Look for us at the Minot, ND show this weekend.  Stop in and say “hi” if you are in the area.  It’s a great time to book a last minute ice fishing trip or your summer vacation!  Til next time…

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I'm hoping I can get up there next year for some Sturgeon fishing. Can't make it this year but it's on my bucket list.

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LAKE OF THE WOODS ORIGINAL WEEKLY FISHING REPORT APRIL 22nd, 2012

Reports of big sturgeon are rolling in.  The biggest I’ve heard so far is 67”!  Lots of other fish in the high 50 and low 60 inch area have been caught and released.  Deeper seems to be better.  Forty plus feet at the mouth of the Rainy has been producing some monsters.  A gob of worms and a hook are all you need for bait.

Once again, for those of you who have never tried sturgeon fishing, the “keep” season begins on April 24th and runs through May 7th.  With the purchase of a $5 tag, anglers may keep one sturgeon between 45 and 50 inches.  Sturgeon are excellent smoked and there are no bones to deal with!  Catch and release has been going on for some time now and has been excellent.  Sturgeon lurk in the deeper waters in along the river channel. 

Sounds like upper 60s and even a chance for 70s early in the week, but cooling down towards the weekend.  We have plenty of midweek openings.  Rate is still just $29 per person per night.  Come on up if you like catching big fish.  It’s a life experience you do not want to miss!

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Excellent report, thank you!!

Any predictions on temps for this weekend?   on our way up there Friday after work.  I believe our permanent is still by gull rock unless someone snuck out there and moved it on us like they did last year.. about a mile away from the spot where we left it.. ..   

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LAKE OF THE WOODS ORIGINAL WEEKLY FISHING REPORT, FEBRUARY 3rd, 2013

Fishing right now is all about being at the right place at the right time, with the right presentation.  Some groups have had excellent fishing, and it has been slower for others.  The groups that have had success all say the same thing.  Stay with it and be ready for a bite at anytime.  Walleyes have also started to suspend.  Electronics are a good idea.  Don’t give up on suspended fish, because you never know when the big one will decide to bite.  Gold and glow red jigs have been good.
Numbers have been a little better up near the reefs, but the bigger walleyes have been caught on the south end.

It looks like there will be a gradual warm up this week with highs in the 20s near week’s end.  There is a chance of snow in the middle of the week.

Hope everyone enjoys the Super Bowl.  It promises to be a great game!

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LAKE OF THE WOODS ORIGINAL WEEKLY FISHING REPORT, APRIL 7th, 2013

It is that wonderful time of the year when open water and ice fishing meet.  Some groups are bringing their ATVs and their boats!

There is plenty of ice and snow still on the lake.  They are catching some nice walleyes in 15 to 18 feet outside of the gap and along pine.  This is primarily a morning and evening bite.

The river is now open near the Vidas landing where they are pushing boats across the ice.  Big boats are being launched at both Birchdale and Frontier landings.  They have been catching some big walleyes in the river.  It seems to be a matter of being at the right place at the right time.  Anglers have been using smaller jigs as there isn’t much current due to the slow melt. 

We have had reports of some monster sturgeon being caught.  Should be a great sturgeon season coming up!

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LAKE OF THE WOODS ORIGINAL WEEKLY FISHING REPORT, APRIL 28th, 2013

Sturgeon fishing is in full swing on the Rainy River!  The sturgeon bite is hitting its peak.  We have had quite a few reports of 60+ inch monsters being caught with excellent numbers too.   A gob of crawlers on a circle hook does the trick.  The current is picking up and should continue to strengthen as the melt continues. 

We still have some openings for this week and next weekend.  $34 per person, per night, buys you an experience of a lifetime.  Take advantage of this great opportunity!             

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LAKE OF THE WOODS ORIGINAL WEEKLY FISHING REPORT, MAY 5th, 2013

As Sturgeon season winds down, we turn our attention towards the walleye opener.  While it looks like there will ice on the main lake, there should be plenty of great fishing in the Rainy River, Four Mile Bay, and in both the Lighthouse and Morris Point Gaps.  The cold spring and the late ice should mean the walleyes will be closer in, and not yet migrated to the deeper waters of the lake.

There is a chance for showers on Saturday with mostly sunny skies and temps in the 50s.  Not too bad considering the spring we’ve had.

We do have some midweek openings in May.  Take advantage of our May specials and get in on some early season walleye!

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No more excuse's Sandmand! I already told you that you are welcome to shack up at my house of ill repute! Mi casa, su casa! :wav:DIRTBALL2

Opening day on LOW was not fit for man nor beast! In all my year's, which are many, the worst I've ever seen! Even the proverbial brass monkey's didn't dare to sally forth! :laughing4:Boy was it ever cold! HOW COLD WAS IT, you ask? Well I'll tell you then. It was so cold that I saw the Energizer Bunny wearing midwinter snuggie's and a pair of Lacrosse Ice King's! :laughing4:DIRTBALL2