Check out the pictures of the week!
March sunshine usually means more fishing action and with 40-50 inches of ice, we should have a solid month left of ice fishing! Anglers are finding walleyes and saugers in 18′-32′ using Glo Shots, green and yellow Buckshots, bubble gum spoons, gold and orange jigs and pink hooks tipped with a chub minnow. Some anglers having success with a minnow head, some with a full minnow and some prefer 2! Have some fun, try some new tactics. Despite the stained waters of Lake of the Woods, many guests have had good luck using underwater cameras this year. If you have one, bring it along! Vexilars/Fish Finders are popular amongst Lake of the Wood’s anglers too and we do usually see a higher catch rate with those anglers who use them. Vexilar rentals are available at the lodge but be sure to call ahead, they go fast.
Mix of dead sticking and vertical jigging is the best approach. When jigging, usually reeling up a 3-4 inches and jigging is a good approach. If that isn’t working for you, try hug bottom and jig. You never know what might get you hooked on dinner!
Walleye season is open until April 14 on Lake of the Woods and we have ice fishing trips available until March 31. Come see us! Lodging and fishing packages starting at only $215 per person.
*Plus tax and based on double occupancy.
Ice Conditions
We have 40-50 inches of ice in the areas we fish and travel at this time. Yes! You read that right, 4+ feet. You should see the augers the guides have been using! We run a groomed trail. There are a number of plowed roads in the area, if you decide to venture out on your own, as always be sure to stay on marked trails and roads and check with local resorts before going out. Remember, the entire lake never freezes equally.
Trail Report
Trails are groomed and staked. For more information check out these links:
Northwest Angle Lake of the Woods
South Shore Lake of the Woods
Lake of the Woods Trail Information
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3 comments on Days are getting longer! Bring on March fishing!
That was an awesome fishing trip in mid-summer. Its great to see your video. Here I find some important information which was very effective for better fishing. The weather condition plays a great role in fishing.I also love fishing and my fishing experience is more than 7 years. This blog is helpful for all the fishing lovers.
Hi Christopher,
Thanks for reaching out. Great to hear! I am glad to hear you enjoyed the video and information.
Winter’s grip is holding on a little longer here this year but the slow warm up should help the spawn. We are looking forward to some great fishing again this summer. I hope you can join us. Have a great day!
Thanks for the write up. I’m late to the party, but you actually taught me a thing or two on reading weather reports. Hope the ice has been good to you, and everyone else that might be reading this! -Mike