Sportsman’s Lodge Rainy River
3/15/2019

The March Bite is Heating Up
We are starting to see more action this week. Nice eating size walleyes 15”-17” have been caught along with a few slot fish (19.5”-28”) and some nice pike too by guests. The majority of the fish coming in have been walleye. Best depth has been 18-25 ft. A dead stick with a plain hook and a minnow has worked well and also jigging buck shots, glo shot spoons, glo shot gigs, tungsten jigs, gem-n-eye jigs, lindy glo spoons. Glow seems to be producing the best. Tip them whole, half, or just the minnow head depending on how aggressive the bite is from day to day.

Ice Conditions
We still have a very solid 30”-40” of ice in the areas we fish and travel on the lake.  The guides are running the bombardiers on the groomed trails and keeping the trails packed.  The snow on top of the ice is sloppy during the day on the days the temperature rises above freezing but then freezes again at night. We received some drizzle, a few inches of snow and wind with the storm. Not too bad. The sleepers are done for the year but we will continue to have day houses available for a while longer until conditions change.

Ice Roads
We use a private groomed trail but there are a few local ice roads open. If you are venturing out on your own, a few we suggest are Zippel Bay and Morris Point. We suggest calling the outfitter of your choice ahead of time for the latest conditions, it’s that time of year.

Trails
For more information about the snowmobile trails, click on the local club pages for the most up to date information.
Lake of the Wood’s Drifter’s (Baudette Area)
Northwest Angle Edge Riders (NW Angle and Islands Area)

Never too early to start thinking about Spring and Summer trips.
Spring is an excellent time for walleye, pike and sturgeon. Lodging starting at only $43* per person per night April 1- May 22. Check us out www.sportsmanslodges.com
*Plus tax and based on double occupancy.

 

Sportsman’s Oak Island Lodge
3/14/2019

The Bite
The Bite
Gold, pink and glow jigs and spoons tipped with a minnow have been working best in 20’-30’. The walleye and sauger bite has been spotty this week.  Using vexilars and changing up techniques is helpful to bring in more fish.  Try some dead sticking with a just a plain hook and jigging jigs or spoons tipped with a minnow for the best results. Watch for the suspended fish too. Reel up and do a little tackle dancing to get their attention. This weekend marks our last weekend for ice fishing for the 2019-2020 season up here in the islands. The south end location, Sportsman’s Lodge will continue to have day houses available for awhile longer. Thank you for another great season!  We look forward to seeing everyone again in May. If you are thinking about a spring or summer trip, give us a call, dates are filling up. We open May 10 and have some great spring rates to kick off the season. www.oakislandlodge.com 800-772-8411.

Ice Conditions
We have anywhere from 24-36 inches of ice in the areas we fish and travel. No ice loss yet, just snow. We received a few more inches of snow the past couple of days.

Ice Road from Young’s Bay to Oak Island
The road is open and in good shape, plowing continues.

Trail Conditions
For more information about the snowmobile trails, click on the local club pages for the most up to date information.
Northwest Angle Edge Riders (NW Angle and Islands Area)

Lake of the Wood’s Drifter’s (Baudette Area)