Lake of the Woods South Shore Fishing Report 5-17-2016

Opener Recap & this week’s outlook
Another year is underway!  It was a cool and windy start to the year with even a few snow showers mixed in but anglers found some walleyes.  Walleyes are hugging the shallow shore lines and biting on gold, pink or orange jigs tipped with a minnow.  Drifting or trolling in bays, Light House Gap and the Rainy River are all hot spots. For a no hassle approach to a fun day of fishing, jump on a charter boat! Groups of 1+ welcome. The boat holds up to 6 passengers and includes a guide, use of poles, bait, tackle, onboard restroom, assortment of pop and water and fish cleaning.  We have lunch options available too including our world famous shore lunch. 
The current water temperature is 50 degrees. The Rainy River’s current has slowed down quite a bit since last week.  The weather forecast looks beautiful for the week ahead.

forecast baudette 5-17-2016

Northern Pike
Anglers are reeling in some monster pike right now!  Pitching dead ciscos with a bobber on a quick strike rig on bottom or just 6 inches off bottom is working well to lure in these monsters along shorelines in weedy bays.


Spring Specials through May 26!
Up to 20% off summer lodging and charter fishing packages May 13-May 26 and lodging packages starting at only $40 per person per night now through May 26.  It’s fishing time! *plus tax and based on double occupancy Sportsman’s Rainy River location

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