Category Archives: Events & Activities

Celebrate Willie Walleye Day

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Willie Walleye Day is this Saturday, June 2 in Baudette

Willie Walleye Day is a fun family event hosted by the Baudette/Lake of the Woods Chamber and area businesses. Most events are free.

Some of the events include a 5K Run/Walk, Community Wide Rummage Sale, Kids Games & Inflatables, Vendors, Entertainment and much more. For the complete schedule check it out here.

For lodging, camping, dining and fishing give us a call we still have a few openings!

Minnesota Charter Fishing, It’s the way to go!

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Minnesota Charter Fishing, It’s the way to go!

 

The Most Comfortable Minnesota Fishing Experience

Imagine spending the day bobbing along the waves; just you and five of your favorite friends, soaking up the sun, spending a summer day in style on a charter out of Sportsman’s Lodge on Minnesota’s Lake of the Woods. Nothing can compare to Minnesota fishing, with Walleyes, Saugers, and Lake Sturgeon a plenty!

For more information on all the various species, click here now!   Minnesota licenses are available on line by clicking here or at our front desk, but don’t forget to bring your ID and Social Security number.

Not sure when you want to book a charter?  Choose by our seasonal guide on fishing, where you can learn more about migration, patterns, and conditions during all the different seasons.  Click here now to view our best fishing by season!

• No experience or equipment required!

• Rods, reels, bait, tackle, and 12 pack assorted pop and water are provided.

• Fish cleaning is also provided for your convenience and they are delivered right to your room.

• Comfortable 27′ Sportscraft with on board restroom, cabin cutty and covered top.

This is no guessing game . . .Minnesota Charter Fishing
Experienced Coast Guard Licensed Guides will be in charge of your journey.  Click here to meet our guides now!

When you hit the lake with the Sportsman’s guides service, you’re benefiting from over 200 years of combined experience. The Sportsman’s Guides know where to find the fish on Lake of the Woods, and they know how to navigate the sometimes tricky waters of the big lake. And with over 14,500 islands, 65,000 miles of shoreline, and nearly one million acres of water, it’s a good idea to have someone on board who knows where they’re going on the international waters of Lake of the Woods.

Click here to view our latest fishing and outdoor report.

Charter Fishing Boat

 

The Vessel
A 27′ Sportscraft is the boat of choice for your chartered fishing tour.

Groups less than 6, most guests prefer and we recommend the Private Charter option, for an additional charge of $75 per slot you can have the boat to your group exclusively!  It’s the way to go! More choices, more freedom to do what you want on your vacation.  Should you choose not to buy out your boat, other parties will be added to you crew to fill the boat at our discretion.

Hold up to 6 passengers (Coast Guard Regulations)
Equipped with an onboard restroom

Choose from Full Day or Half Day Trips
Full Day 8am – 5pm – most popular and best value!

Half Day 8am – noon or 1pm – 5pm

Lunch Options
Sack Lunch or Shore lunch available

Sack Lunch
Ham, Turkey or Roast Beef Sandwich (cook’s choice)
Salad
Chips
Cookie
Fruit or Veggies

Have a Shore lunch…The ultimate experience!
Enjoy your morning catch fresh for lunch over an open fire. Enjoy watching your guide cook your fresh Walleye over an open fire. Accompanied by potatoes, beans, bread and cookies for dessert.

Enjoy your fresh fish in our dining room or bar after a day’s trip. If you fish on one of our guide boats, we will prepare you fish for free!

And if that isn’t enough, you can even experience two properties & two totally different experiences in one trip with our Adventure Packages or try one of our new half or full day lake tours.

Click Here to request more information about chartered fishing at Sportsman’s Lodge or click here now to view our rates.  Call us today at (866) 533-8998.

Walleye Fishing Opener & Mother’s Day Weekend is soon here!

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Does your Mom like to fish or relax?  Treat her to a trip to Sportsman’s Lodge Mother’s Day and Walleye Fishing Opener Weekend, May 11-13.  Walleye Opener is Saturday, May 12 and Mother’s Day is Sunday May 13.  Enjoy walleye fishing, food, entertainment, indoor pool, hiking, relaxing, boating, shopping and our Mother’s Day Champagne Brunch on Sunday, May 13.

Remember your sweetie this Valentines Day!

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Looking for something different to do this Valentines Day? How about snuggling up with your best guy or gal and heading to Sportsman’s Lodges where you can enjoy lodging, food, live entertainment, dancing, indoor pool and hot tub and excellent winter ice fishing?  Sound sweet to you? We have fishing packages available starting at $180 per person that includes 2 nights lodging and 1 day full service ice fishing, you do not have to bring a piece of equipment. Poles, bait, tackle and fish cleaning are provided. Transportation to and from will also be provided and the holes will be drilled and the house nice and cozy warm when you arrive or your day of fishing.   We can also provide you with a delicious hot lunch midday delivered right to your house if you choose too!   So do something different this Valentines Day and make plans to visit us at Sportsman’s Lodges 800-862-8602.

Can’t decide on the dates yet? How about a gift certificate? Available to purchase online.

Sportsman’s Rainy River will be offering dinner specials for 5 nights Sun Feb 12 – Thurs Feb 16. Check out the specials and more sweet deals here.

New Years Party this weekend!

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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/

Fall is in the air

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The nights are getting cooler and the days are getting longer here in the north woods of Minnesota.

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.

Sportsman’s Lodge 5th Annual Sturgeon Tournament

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4/30/2011

The 5th Annual Sportsman’s Lodge sturgeon tournament was a success! Over 155 sturgeon were caught over the two day catch and release event. 50 boats and 128 anglers battled it out for over $4800 in cash and prizes April 29 & 30. The two day event will conclude with an awards banquet tonight and Live Entertainment by Fireline. We only have 15 spots left for 2012! Reserve your spot today 800-862-8602 www.sportsmanslodges.com

The winners:
Day 1
(for pictures see 4/29 report below)
#1 64.5 inch length, 27 inch girth & 73 lbs- Derek Ferestad from Park Rapids, MN $1400 Cash
#2 57.75 inch length, 21 inch girth & 43 lbs– Pat Schrieber from White Bear Lake, MN $600 Cash
#3 56.5 inch length, 18.5 inch girth & 36lbs – Randy Shoen from Hastings, MN Custom Sturgeon Rod handcrafted by Lake of the Woods Guide Ralph Christopherson 

Day 2
#1 60.5 inch length, 21.5 inch girth & 45lbs Randy Shoen from Hastings, MN $1400 Cash

#2 59 inch length, 24 inch girth & 54 lbs Dan Brown from Hudson, WI $600 Cash #3 58.5 inch length, 20.5 inch girth & 43 lbs
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Mark Lyons from Roseville, MN Custom Sturgeon Rod handcrafted by Lake of the Woods Guide Ralph Christopherson pictured behind him is Scott Steinbring from Warroad, MN with a close contender holding his 52 inch caught at the same time. 

Other awards
Bullhead – 13 inch Kevin Weber from East Grand Forks, MN
Eelpout – 17 inch two way tie Steve Stoskopf from Warroad, MN & Gary Rutherford from Pengilly, MN
Sucker – 20.5 inch Hunter Deziel from Grand Forks, ND
Best Boat – Brian Stennes from Grand Forks, ND

The tournament was once again a big success and alot of fun as had. Next year’s tournament is set for May 4 & 5, 2012. To sign up contact Sportsman’s Lodge 800-862-8602. Congratulations to all of the winners and thanks to all the participants for making the tournament once again a success!

Mother’s Day Weekend

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Mother’s Day Weekend

Celebrate Mom All Weekend Long!

Doesn’t your Mom deserve the best? Then bring her to Sportsman’s Lodge and show her how much she is appreciated! Sportsman’s has lots of relaxing and fun things for Mom to enjoy this Mother’s Day at our Mom & Me Crafters Weekend.  Bring your Mom and your favorite craft and relax all weekend.Give Mom what she really wants. . . a day or a weekend of being pampered, and the chance to enjoy a delicious meal that she doesn’t have to cook herself or clean up afterwards.

Weekend Package
2 nights lodging, use of crafting room 24 hours a day noon Friday until noon Sunday with large tables, lighting and electricity, continental breakfast Saturday and Mother’s Day Champagne Brunch on Sunday.
$112 per person

Day Package
Use of crafting room only
$15 per person per day

Mother’s Day Champagne Brunch
9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Walleye, Eggs Benedict, Blintz, Black Forest Carved Ham, Scrambled Eggs,
Cheesy Hash Browns, Sausage, Wild Rice Salad, Waffles, Made to Order Crepes,
Juice, Milk & Dessert Bar, Chocolate Fountain & Fruit, Bloody Mary & Mimosa Bar

Adults $16.95
12 & under $7.95
6 & under $4.95
3 & under Free

all prices subject to state and local tax
For reservations & more information go to http://sportsmanslodges.com/rainyriver/rates/spa-packages/