Catching holding strong! It has been a great December for walleye and sauger fishing in our neck of the woods. A very active bite and many big fish and big catch days. The best bite right now has been in 23’-28’ jigging with gold or pink jig, stop sign or #32 macho minnow tipped with a whole minnow or some anglers are swearing by just the minnow head. Drop your line to about 6 inches off bottom and bring along or rent a vexilar for the best experience. Vexilar rentals are available at the lodge, but are in high demand so be sure to call ahead to reserve. Try jigging with one pole and dead stick with the other to see what technique works best for you.
Ice Conditions
Current ice depth in the areas we travel and fish is 20-23 inches. Our houses are situated just off of our groomed snowmobile trail.
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| Jaedin Johnson 8 years old caught this 27.5 on a shiner and a pink jig |
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Landen Johnson 4 years old caught another keeper on a gold jig dead sticking! He loves ice fishing! |
25 inch walleye Travis Herber and Alex Williamson They also caught some nice eaters few 22 inch and 26 inch walleye. What a trip! |
Trail Conditions
Lake Trails
Fresh trail grooming will be done this week on the trails from Wheeler’s Point to Sportsman’s Oak Island Lodge and Wheeler’s Point to Warroad. As always, watch for the caution areas.
Land Trails
Continue to be groomed and are in decent condition. Click here for more details.
Don’t let winter pass you by! You still have time to make your winter ice fishing reservation. We ice fish until March 31. www.sportsmanslodges.com 800-862-8602