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Oak Island Ice, Fishing & Trails Report

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Walleyes, Saugers, Pike & Tullibee Oh My!
We have been seeing a mix of walleyes, saugers, northern pike and tullibee this week.  Walleyes and saugers have been in the 12”-15” size and a few larger walleyes 20”-25”.  Some real nice northern pike 20-45 inches in length and a pile of tullibees have also come through the holes this week. The best depth has been 18’-26’. Anglers have had the most luck jigging with one pole and dead sticking with the other.  Gold, pink and orange jigs tipped with a minnow. Vexilars definitely help too.  We are reeling in some fish and having a good time!  You can’t beat that!

Check out this mix of fish!
Peter Krueger Group Sportsman’s Oak Island Lodge

Ice Conditions
We have 10-15 inches of ice in the areas we fish and travel right now.

Ice Road
The ice road is now open to vehicles!  From Young’s Bay to Oak Island opened Wednesday, Jan 13. Signs are being put up now.

Passenger Service from Sportsman’s Lodge, Baudette
The service is now available. For availability and rates go tolakeofthewoodspassengerservice.com or call the lodge at 800-862-8602.

Ice Fishing until late March
Lodging and fishing packages available until late March! Give us a call 800-772-8411 or log on to www.oakislandlodge.com

Lake of the Woods South Shore Ice, Fishing & Trails Report

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Fishing Away
We have been seeing some nice fish caught this week. Mainly saugers but a nice mix of walleyes especially 18”+ too.  Gold and pink ¼ oz. jigs, glow buckshot rattle spoons and stop sign lures have been working well tipped with a minnow.  The best depth has been in 22’-29’. Drop your line down to bottom and jig up 4”-8”, you will find them! Vexilars help too.

Check out some of these fishing stories & pictures

Jake Steivang, 49 inch sturgeon released
caught on a red hook and minnow
29 inch walleye caught by
Sam Ingemansen of Bismarck		 Doug Loos, 12 in perch
Dan & Doug caught 60 fish in
3 days walleye, sauger, tullibee,
1 perch, and of course eelpout

Ice Conditions
We have 10”-14” of ice in the areas we fish and travel right now. It is a slow ice making process this year. Usually by this time we have at least a couple of feet of ice but I guess Mother Nature is in charge so that is the way it goes. The good news is we have enough good safe ice to get out and do some fishing!

More Fishing Tips

Trails
The snowmobile trails from Pine Island to Warroad and Pine Island to Oak Island are marked with black stakes.  The trails continue to be dragged on a regular basis until there is enough ice for groomers to get out.  To get to Pine Island, take Adrian’s road from Four Mile Bay by Wheeler’s Point. The ice conditions do vary off the trail so check ice often if you decide to go off the trail. For land trail conditions contact the Lake of the Woods Drifters Snowmobile Club for the latest conditions.

If you decide to venture on your own
We use a private road but here is the latest information about two of the public roads in the area.

Adrian’s road at Four Mile Bay is reporting 9 ½-10 ½ inches of ice in Four Mile Bay alongside the trail and 11-14 inches on the lake. They are allowing small to mid-size vehicles to drive out but not pulling wheeled houses. Wheel houses up to 16’ can be pulled out using ATV’s or UTV’s. No full size vehicles.

Morris Point road out of Morris Point is reporting 12.5 inches of ice on average.  They are allowing ATV’s and snowmobiles and up to 16’ wheeled houses at this time. No trucks.

Rainy River & High Current Areas
The Rainy River and high current areas have much less ice right now and are not advised to travel on. We suggest checking with local resorts or bait shops before going out.

Lodging & Ice Fishing Packages available until March 31!
Packages available starting at only $193 per person plus tax for two nights lodging and one day of ice fishing including the fish house, transportation to and from the house, use of jig sticks, jigs, bait and fish cleaning. Book your trip today!www.sportsmanslodges.com 800-862-8602

Ice Conditions and Ice Road Update 1/13/2016

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Ice Conditions and Ice Road Update 1/13/2016
Sportsman’s Lodge South Shore Lake of the Woods, MN

Fishing has been great! A full report to follow later today!
We are making ice but it is a slow process this year 10-14 inches is reported in the areas we travel and fish.

We travel on a private road but we do know many of you are eager for the latest information on the public roads. Here it is!

Adrian’s Road out of Four Mile Bay 12 mi north of Baudette off Hwy 172 – Allowing snowmobiles, atv’s and light vehicles. Wheeled houses up to 16′. No trucks! They are checking ice daily and hope to have enough ice next week to start allowing heavier equipment.

Morris Point road out of Morris Point 15 miles north of Baudette.
Allowing snowmobiles and ATV’s. No wheeled houses and no trucks as of yet however they will be checking again tommorrow 1/14 to make a decision for the weekend. For more information contact them direct at 218-634-2570.

If you venture out on your own we strongly encourage you to check with local resorts or bait shops before doing so. High current areas and the Rainy River are not safe yet.

We have some openings for lodging tonight and Thursday night and fishing available Thursday and Friday this week if you are itching to get fishing! Give us a call 800-862-8602. www.sportsmanslodges.com

Fish On!

After a day on the lake, stop by for food, drinks and entertainment!

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After a day on the lake, stop by for food, drinks and entertainment!

Sportsman’s Lodge Rainy River Location 

The Sandbar 

  • Open daily 11am-late evening 
  • Daily Happy Hour 3pm-6pm $1 off domestic beer and rails 1/2 Price Apps Daily 3-6pm & 9pm-10pm Sundays– Free Apps 5pm—6pm 
  • New Large Screen TV’s, Musical Entertainment, Pull Tabs & Game Room

The Riverside Dining Room 

  • Open daily 5:30pm-10pm 
  • Friday—Surf n Turf 
  • Saturday—Slow Roasted Prime Rib 
  • Sunday—Bottles of wine 1/2 price with purchase of two entrees 

Plus more daily specials. Reservations suggested. Great selection of steaks, walleye, seafood, full salad bar and more!

Yes! We serve breakfast too! 
Our Dockside Dining Room is open daily 6am-10:30am

Sportman’s Oak Island Lodge 

  • Stop by the lodge for food, drinks, a game of pool and to watch the big game. 
  • Serving food and drinks daily 7am-9pm.

For more information and to view our menus click here.

Winter, Spring, Summer or Fall Sportsman’s Lodge has it all!

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Winter, Spring, Summer or Fall
Sportsman’s Lodge has it all!

Book your 2016 trip today. 3 Locations to choose from & 4 seasons to enjoy it. 
Lodging and fishing packages available. Click here to choose yours.