4/9/2019
Sportsman’s Rainy River

The river is open in front of the lodge and all public boat landings on the river are open.Over 40 miles of fishable water is now open from Wheeler’s Point to Birchdale and beyond. Four Mile Bay is still pretty locked up today but it won’t be long before it starts breaking up.

Fishing has been great! Anglers have been reeling in nice walleyes and sturgeon this week along with a few suckers and saugers too. Best depths for walleyes have been 16′-22′ holding tight to rocks. Trolling slowly into current jigging a 1/2 oz. gold, pink or bright jig tipped with a live fathead or shiner. Some are doing well trolling with crankbaits too.For sturgeon, a heavy rod and tackle that can withstand a fish of 100lbs, #4 or #5 circle hook, no roll sinker and a gob of worms anchored in or near a hole in the river are producing.

More bays should start opening up this week. Water clarity remains good and water temp is 37 degrees.

Spring Specials & Guided Trips Available

Lodging starting at only $43 per person per night through May 22.
Give us a call 800-862-8602 or contact us online.

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Walleye catch and release season remains open through April 14For more information about sturgeon and pike, limits. season dates and more, click here. 

Sportsman’s Oak Island Lodge

Lots of melting going on but still mostly ice in the islands right now. We expect to see more water this week.  It is a good time to make plans for summer. We have some great spring deals May 10-25. Check us out and give us a call 800-772-8411.