
Lake of the Woods Fishing Report – May 2, 2023
Various reports of pike in the bays. Most bays are now open or almost open for open water pike anglers.
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Various reports of pike in the bays. Most bays are now open or almost open for open water pike anglers.

Are there unwritten rules I should follow while spring fishing on the Rainy River?

On a recent trip to Lake of the Woods, here’s what worked for us, what we used to catch our walleye, sauger and eelpout, along with a few tips, and a rundown of what the

Jig one line, deadstick the second line with a live minnow a foot off of the bottom.

Most fishing is taking place in 22 to 28 feet of water. Some reports of decent walleye fishing shallower as well, in the 18 to 21 depths but not as many fish or variety of

Most fishing is taking place in 22 to 27 feet of water. Using the one-two punch of a jigging rod in one hole and a deadstick with a live minnow in the second hole is

The Rainy River is frozen up. Some locals who know the river have been checking ice and ice fishing with some walleyes and saugers in the mix.

Some resorts are making the prediction of Dec. 10 for day houses being out, give or take.

Walleyes and saugers are in good numbers for ice anglers when the time comes.
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