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Free Appetizers every Sunday!

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Join us for free appetizers every Sunday all summer long 5pm-gone in the Sandbar at Sportsman’s Lodge! Come early!
We also have $1 off domestic beer and rails 3pm-6pm Sundays and every day &
Daily Half Price Apps 3pm-6pm and 9pm-10pm

Take in the view of the Rainy River while enjoying good eats and cold drinks.
Also enjoy live entertainment, pull tabs, Tv’s, pool, darts and great fishing stories.
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Lake of the Woods Family Fun

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When your visiting Sportsman’s Lodge, be sure to check out the local activities and events.

  • Take a picture with Willie the Walleye the 9,852 pound largest Walleye sculpture in the World. Downtown Baudette.
  • Check out the Clementson Rapids. The Clementson rapids are located eight miles east of Baudette on highway 11. The Rapid River, a tributary of the Rainy River, gives visitors a spectacular display in the spring as it empties into the Rainy during peak flowage. The rocky shoreline along the rapids is a beautiful place for a picnic.
  • Fore! Oak Harbor Golf Course is a beautiful 18-hole course located along the Rainy River 8.5 miles north of Baudette on highway 172, 4 miles from Sportsman’s Lodge Rainy River. The course is open from dawn to dusk, seven days a week with cart and club rental available. The course operates from May 1st to November 1st, weather permitting. For more information Click Here.
  • Scenic Drives – Take a drive and explore the Lake of the Woods area. You will enjoy the views of the lake, trees, wildlife, plants and wildflowers.  Many drives also include old homesteads and are great spots to pick wild blueberries in late July and early August. Click here.
  • History – Relive the past at the Lake of the Woods County museum. With a large display area, audio-visual programs, and a comprehensive library – including microfilm of the county newspapers from 1907-1960 – it’s a great way to learn about the far north of Minnesota. Exhibits focus on the geological formation of Lake of the Woods, the natural history of the area, native cultures, the great fire of 1910, commercial fishing, logging, and the pharmaceutical industry. The museum is open from May through September. For more information Click Here.

 

  • Parks – Lake of the Woods is home to many parks. Paved walking paths, skateboard park, picnic shelters, ball diamond, public boat accesses, historic monuments, and home to Willie the Walleye. Click Here for more information.

 

  • Local Shopping
    • Sportsman’s Gift & Tackle Shop – main lobby
    • LaValla Antique Store – Hwy 172 1 mi from Sportsman’s Lodge 218-634-2733
    • Noble Drug & Gift – Main Ave Baudette 218-634-1236
    • Fisher’s True Value – Main Ave Baudette 218-634-2868
    • Hometown Hardware – Main Ave Baudette 218-634-3366
    • Outdoors Again Tackle, Guns & Sporting Goods – Hwy 11 Baudette 218-634-3344
    • Noble Radio Shack – Main Ave Baudette 218-634-1989
    • Ronnings Border Bargains Clothing & Gift – Main Ave Baudette 218-634-2088
    • Furniture Gallery – 111 3rd NE Baudette 218-634-3111
    • Floral Expressions Floral & Gift – Main Ave Baudette 218-634-2023
    • The Lighthouse Thrift – 2nd NW Baudette
    • Kaleidoscope Thrift – Hwy 11 Baudette
    • Duty Free Americas – 425 International Dr. Baudette 218-634-9482
    • Baudette Unique Health Spa – Main Ave Baudette 218-634-2007
    • Northern Sports & Machine – Polaris ATV’s, Snowmobiles and Gear 2 mi S of Baudette Cty Rd 1 218-634-1089
    • Johnson Auto – Arctic Cat Snowmobiles, ATV’s and Gear 802 2nd St NW Baudette 218-634-1636
  • & MUCH MORE! Click here

 

Lake of the Woods Fishing Report

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6/11/15

Lots of sun this week!
After a few wild storms this past weekend the weather is shaping up. It looks like we will be enjoying plenty of sun!

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The best walleye bite has been up on the edges of the reefs in 22’-27’ of water in the northern areas of Big Traverse and areas outside Pine Island and Zippel Bay in 23’-27’ jigging gold or pink spinners tipped with a leech or minnow.  Crawlers should start hitting soon as well. June is known for excellent month for bait fishing walleyes on the south shore.  The weather is going to heat up this week, so look for the walleyes to move deep.  A little wind will help. A light walleye chop is always helpful in a successful day. The water temperature is warming up. We have warmed up 5 degrees this week, currently sitting at 64 degrees

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All the way from Norway! Age Maroy
from Bergan, Norway reeled in a nice 27 inch walleye released. Guided by Captain Mike		 27.75 inch walleye released by Alicia from Bloomington MN. Nice catch Alicia!
Guided by Captain Mike
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1st Time Fisherman reels in a big one! June 6
28 inch walleye caught by Bill Lynch of St.Paul
Guided by Captain Guy.

Do you enjoy reeling in the BIG walleyes?
Mid July to late August is one of the best times of year on Lake of the Woods to find those BIG walleyes. Book your trip now and enjoy beautiful summer weather and BIG fishing.

100% Walleye Guarantee
Charter boats are the best way to navigate the south shore waters of Lake of the Woods and with our 100% walleye guarantee, no equipment or experience is required, how can you go wrong? Click here for details and information to book your trip today. Dates available through October.  Lodging and charter trips available starting at only $232* per person. (*plus tax and based on double occupancy.)

Oak Island Fishing Report

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6/10/2015

The bite is picking up!
Some nice 14”-16” walleyes are being found points in 20’-24’ of water but, they are on the move! Anglers are starting to see some large schools move to the edges of the reefs. Jigging with gold or orange jigs tipped with a minnow or gold or orange crawler harnesses tipped with a crawler has been the most successful. Summer is here! Time to get out fishing!

Decent Pike Fishing this week
Shallow bays have been the best spot to find pike but like the walleyes, they are also on the move deeper. Flashy spoons and shad raps have been the hot ticket. The average size of the pike this week has been between 22”-28”.

Father’s Day Gift Idea

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Looking for something for dad? Make a memory that will last a lifetime.  Lodging and charter fishing packages starting at only $232* per person. Book your trip online or by calling 800-862-8602.

*plus tax and based on double occupancy Sportsman’s Lodge Rainy River location.

Can’t get the dates together yet? Purchase a Sportsman’s Lodges gift certificate. Always the right color, size and price. Available to use at any of our three locations and never expires. Order yours online here or by calling 800-862-8602.

Summer is here

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Summer is here!
Fishing is picking up and so are the summer activities.

Click here for all kinds of outdoor fun for you and your family to have when you visit Sportsman’s Lodges and Lake of the Woods this summer.

http://sportsmanslodges.com/rainyriver/activities/

http://www.baudettelakeofthewoodschamber.com/events/#action=calp_month&calp_month_offset=1

Going Deeper

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The walleyes are starting to move into their early summer patterns moving deeper into 18’-22’ this week. The average walleye size has been in the 14”-15” range, perfect for the fry pan. Gold, pink and orange 3/8 oz. jigs tipped with a minnow has been the best approach but many anglers are also finding success with spinners and 1-2 ounce sinker or shad raps as well.

Pike
Pike are aggressive in the shallow bays using flashy spoons. Few reports have come in of anglers picking up a few jigging for walleyes too. You just never know what you might catch! We have a large class of nice trophy size pike swimming the lake right now so fishing pike on Lake of the Woods is definitely worth your time!

Bass
Bass have been found in the same areas as the pike as well as jigging with minnows along shore lines in 12’-16’.

Muskie
Muskie fishing is going to start heating up real soon. July-October is the best time to catch these mighty fish. Guided trips still available. Give us a call 800-772-8411.

Swing into Summer

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The walleye bite was up and down this week. Some did better than others, but that’s fishing.  Some of the best fishing has moved north in areas around Garden, Bridges and Knight Island in 19’-21’ of water. Hammered gold spinners tipped with a chub minnow, shiner minnow or leech has been the best approach.  Anglers are still getting some nice fish in the mornings and evenings just outside the Lighthouse Gap in 16’-25’ but it has been more hit or miss.

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100% Walleye Guarantee
Charter boats are the best way to navigate the south shore waters of Lake of the Woods and with our 100% walleye guarantee, no equipment or experience is required, how can you go wrong? Click here for details and information to book your trip today. Dates available through October.

Willie Walleye Day is this Saturday
Bring the whole family for fishing and fun this weekend. Saturday, June 6 the town of Baudette has lots of fun events planned. Vendors, kid’s games, community rummage sale, entertainment and much more is planned. Click here for the schedule of events.

Teach a child to fish this weekend and you may not need a license!
This weekend, no fishing license is required June 5-7! Teach your kids a sport they can enjoy for their lifetime. Minnesotans 16 or older who take a child 15 or younger fishing don’t need a license that weekend. No experience or equipment required when you fish with our guides on our charter boats. We take care of it all so you can sit back, relax and reel in the fish.
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