Lots of fun planned! We will be hosting our annual New Year’s Eve Party this Saturday. Special one night only menu will be featured in the Riverside Dining Room, live entertainment by Crazy Keys, party favors, champagne toast and a whole lot of fun. Lodging is full but we have ice fishing and dining available. Give us a call to reserve 800-862-8602.
We just had our brand new villa open up for Thursday, Friday & Saturday night if your looking for lodging for a large group! It has 11 beds + 2 hide a beds. Beautiful new villa! Give us a call 800-862-8602! http://sportsmanslodges.com/rainyriver/groups/
12/26/2011
Happy Holidays Everyone! We hope everyone had a nice Christmas! Fishing has been great!
We had another great week of fishing last week here on Lake of the Woods. Many excellent and over the top action days! 50-100+ fish per days, not bad, not bad at all! Some of the best fishing we have seen in years! The past few days we have seen the bite slow a bit but still very good! A nice pail of walleyes by the end of the day is still a great day! We are seeing about a 60% sauger and 40% walleye ratio right now. The best depth has been in 22’-27’ of water just outside of Pine Island. Stop signs, Buckshots and the glass pink and orange jigs have been hot this week. A little shine to your tackle in our waters tend to really do well. Anglers using Vexilars/Fish Finders have had even better luck. Vertical jigging with a minnow has been the best technique at this time.
Ice Conditions
We currently have 14-16 inches of ice in the areas we travel and fish just outside of Pine Island at this time. If you plan to venture out on your own please remember, ATV’s and light vehicles only are advised at this time and allowed out on the trails and roads. Please check with local resorts before going out as the entire 950,000+ acre lake does not freeze equally or at the same time.
Trail Report
As of today we only still have just a dusting of snow and not a whole lot in our forecast at this point maybe a little shot on Wednesday. It is a strange start to your season here in the northland. The land trails are closed and only the trails to fish houses are marked at this time.
Looking to rent a Vexilar or hot tackle?
Check out our gift shop open 6am – 11pm daily located next to our front desk. Vexilar rental is in high demand, we suggested calling to reserve prior to your arrival.
12/9/2011
Are you rrrrrrrrrrrrrrreeeeeady for some ice fishing?
The ice is shaping up good! We have had some nice cool temps over the past few days. We will start ice fishing on Monday, Dec 12 for the season!!!! We currently have 10 inches of ice on Four Mile Bay and 7-9 inches on the lake in the areas we travel and fish. We anticipate by Monday that we will have 12 inches to start safely. We will start pulling houses out tomorrow and be ready for you on Monday, so make your reservations to arrive Sunday night to get in on some incredible early season fishing! The guides have been out doing some pre-fishing and the results are excellent! We have good clear water and ice. They are seeing lots of nice walleyes and saugers. It is going to be a fun year! Keep in mind early season is usually excellent for trophy walleyes too!
Trail Conditions
At this time we have very little snow on the land or lake trails. The land trails are closed. Many resorts are working on getting their lake trails staked over the weekend. The snowmobile club will start staking their trail to Warroad and across to Oak Island in a week or so based on the ice conditions.
This Weekend
If you plan to venture out this weekend, please use caution especially in the areas where the ice broke up early in the week. Light jeeps and ATV’s only are advised. As always remember the entire lake is not treated equally when it freezes so make sure you stay on the trails and know where you are going. Keep it safe!
Latest Ice Conditions
The bays are starting to freeze and we had some shore ice on the river this morning.
The forecast this week looks cold, lows in the single digits. We received a blanket of snow last night. It is beginning to look like winter! It won’t be long and ice fishing season will be here. At this point we are looking at Dec 10 to start our season. We just need 10 days of zero degrees and we will have 12 inches of ice to start fishing right outside of Pine Island. First ice is usually one of the best times of year! Be sure to check out our new 5 bedroom, 4 baths Villa available starting early December on facebook! Get your reservations in now 800-862-8602. For rates & packages click here.
Christmas Shopping…we’ve have you covered!
Check us out online for all your favorite Sportsman’s attire, gift items and that item that always is the right color, price and size, a Sportsman’s Lodges gift certificate. Remember you can use our certificates at any of our three Sportsman’s Lodges locations.
New Years!
Ring in the New Year, Sporty’s style! We are always game for a party and this year will once again be a blast. Choose our Rainy River location or our Oak Island location for fun and relaxation. Sportsman’s Rainy River, we will be having live entertainment, a special one night only menu, party favors, champagne and always a whole lot of fun. How about ringing in the year island style? Sportsman’s Oak Island will be featuring dinner specials, party favors, and champagne. Make your reservations today 800-862-8602, space is limited so don’t delay.
Frost Fest is this weekend!
Enjoy family fun at Frost Fest 2011! Saturday, Nov 19 in Baudette. Stay with us and take in the festivities. Huge Craft Fair, Turkey Bingo, Holiday Light & Fish House Parade, Horse Drawn Sleigh Rides, Magic Show, Fireworks & more! http://www.lakeofthewoodsmn.com/pdfs/frostfest.pdf $39 pp per night lodging special. Give us a call to book your stay and join in the fun! 800-862-8602 http://sportsmanslodges.com
The nights are getting cooler and the days are getting longer here in the north woods of Minnesota. You can definately tell Fall will soon be here. We have once again had another incredible year of fishing on Lake of the Woods. It is great to have such a healthy lake to enjoy. Area bear hunters have been busy getting their spots ready, bear season opens up tomorrow. It won’t be long and the early goose, grouse and duck season will be here as well. The annual Lake of the Woods Duck’s Unlimited Banquet is scheduled for Sept 10 here at Sportsman’s Lodge. Tickets are limited so give us a call asap if your interested in attending. Over $8000 in hunting merchandise and guns will be given away. This event is always a good time and has relatively small attendance in comparison to many big city events so your odds of winning are pretty good.
Our fall rates start Sept 6. Lodge for just $39* per person per night through Nov 30. Fall is a great time for some good walleye, sturgeon and pike fishing at Sportsman’s Lodge and walleye, pike, muskie, bass and crappie at Sportsman’s Oak Island Lodge. No boat? No problem! We have guides and boat rentals available. Relaxing in a boat in a quiet atmosphere surrounded by beautiful fall colors. AAhhhhh. It doesn’t get much better than that.
Have a great day everyone! Hope to see you soon!
*Rate is for Sportsman’s Lodge Rainy River location and is based on double occupancy plus tax.
Stay 3 nights and get the 4th night free this Labor Day Weekend 2011 at Sportsman’s Lodge Rainy River location. www.sportsmanslodges.com
An island fish fry, an experience in itself during a day of fishing. If your looking to catch a nice mess of good eating fish that is certainly not hard to come by right now too. Fishing continues to be very good and there is nothing better than enjoying authentic island fish fry midday during a day of fishing. Ask about booking a shore lunch when you book your next trip. Your guide will prepare your fresh catch over an open fire including all of the fixings, fried potatoes, beans, bread and cookies to top it off after enjoying a hearty lunch all while you take in the beautiful scenerythat surrounds you. For more information about Sportsman’s fishing experiences click here.
Stay 3 nights get the 4th night free!
Sportsman’s Lodge Rainy River location when you stay over the 4th of July holiday! Give us a call to book 866-533-8998
Check out all of the 4th of July events going on in our area http://sportsmanslodges.com/rainyriver/rates/hot-deals/
6/15/2011
7 year old really Hunter hunts down the walleyes at Sportsman’s Lodge
7 year old Hunter was here fishing with his dad and boy did he have some good luck! He caught and released a 27 ¼ inch walleye and a 26 inch
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27.25 inch Walleye, released |
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24.25 inch walleye, released Another one of Hunter’s catches!
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walleye on his first day of fishing and then on his second he caught and released a 26 inch and a 24 ½ inch! Way to go Hunter!! Always great to see kids enjoying fishing. Check out these pictures!
Excellent Fishing, Camping, Entertainment, Cabins, Pool, Lots of Things to do….at Sportsman’s Lodges this summer all at affordable rates.