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Weekly Oak Island Fishing Report

Sportsman’s Oak Island Lodge Fishing Report June 1, 2016

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Jigging for walleyes
Anglers continue to fish in close to Oak Island and the surrounding islands mainly on the Minnesota side. Jigging with an orange or green ¼ ounce jig tipped with a chub minnow in 20’-25’ of water seems to be bringing in the best results. Water temperature is hovering around 60 degrees.  The catch has been mainly 13”-17” walleyes and a few saugers in the mix.

The muskies are getting frisky!
A couple of anglers were out casting for northern pike this past week and a few muskies took a nibble. Muskie season opens June 18, and it sounds like they are hungry! Give us a call and we will set you up with a professional guide that knows all of the best bait, tricks, tips and places to go.

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School is out! Fishing time!

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Sportsman’s Oak Island Lodge Fishing Report May 26, 2016

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Great walleye bite!
Some nice 14”-16” walleyes are being found around points and shorelines in 14’-24’ of water.  Water temperature is 60 degrees.  Jigging with gold or orange jigs tipped with a minnow has been the most successful. Summer is here! Time to get out fishing, the guides are ready!  Anglers have found a few bass and pike as well. Pitching dead ciscos with a bobber on a quick strike rig on bottom or just 6 inches off bottom is working well to lure in these fish in shallow weedy bays.

Right off the dock! 5 year old Stellie with Grandpa Jerry at Sportsman's Oak Island Lodge!

Right off the dock! 5 year old Stellie with Grandpa Jerry at Sportsman’s Oak Island Lodge!

 

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NW Angle & Oak Island, MN Lake of the Woods Fishing Report 5-17-2016

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NW Angle & Oak Island, MN Lake of the Woods Fishing Report 5-17-2016

Cool opener but this week is looking great!
It was a cool walleye opener but the weather is warming up!  Anglers are reeling in some nice walleyes along shallow shorelines in 6’-18’ of water. Hammered gold spinners and a 1-2 ounce sinker minnow or a gold 3/8 ounce jig tipped with a minnow is working well. The current water temperature is 50 degrees.

oak island weather 5-17-2016
Spring Bass & Pike bite
Spring bass and pike bite has been real good Pitching dead ciscos with a bobber on a quick strike rig on bottom or just 6 inches off bottom is working well to lure in these monsters along shorelines in weedy bays.
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NW Angle & Oak Island Lake of the Woods Fishing Report Walleye Opener 2016

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NW Angle & Oak Island Lake of the Woods Fishing Report Walleye Opener 2016

5/10/2016

Walleye opener is this weekend!

The docks are getting hooked up and the last minute spring projects are being completed. We are ready to start fishing!

We are looking forward to another great season. The walleyes are going to be found in shallow this weekend around points and shorelines around Oak Island, Little Oak Island and Flag Island drifting in 8’-20’ of water using jigs or spinners and a minnow.  Water temperature is currently 53 degrees.  Lodging, guided trips and boat rentals available! Give us a call 800-772-8411 or online here.Oak weather report 5-10-2016

Sportsman's Oak Island Lodge

Sportsman’s Oak Island Lodge

Sportsman's Oak Island Lodge

Getting the docks ready!



Spring projects are in full swing and we are taking reservations for summer!

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Spring projects are in full swing and we are taking reservations for summer. We are eager to get the spring projects done and start our summer season in May.  We offer some great spring deals in May. Click here for more information and make plans to visit us this summer.

A reminder to guests visiting us this year. U. S. citizens and permanent residents crossing into Canada to travel to the Northwest Angle or fishing in Canada.  If you are a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, you must carry proof of citizenship such as a passport, birth certificate, a certificate of citizenship or naturalization, a U.S. Permanent Resident Card, or a Certificate of Indian Status along with photo identification. If you are a U.S. permanent resident, ensure you carry proof of your status such as a U.S. Permanent Resident Card. For more information click here.

The warm summer breeze, the evening campfire, the views of the northern lights and days of catching fish are soon here.  Time to book your spring, summer and fall trip! www.oakislandlodge.com 800-772-8411.

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NW Angle & Oak Island Lake of the Woods Ice Conditions Report

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NW Angle & Oak Island Lake of the Woods Ice Conditions Report

 

3/9/2016

Another year is in the books

Due to the warm temperatures and areas we need to travel to get to the island, ice fishing is done for the year.  The ice road is closing tomorrow. The bar, restaurant and lodging will be open through the weekend.  The snowmobile trail will be open through the weekend. We have lodging available if you would like to make one last trip out. Thanks for another great season. Sportsman’s Lodge Rainy River location will be open for ice fishing through this weekend and spring river fishing starting Monday.

Check out some of these dandies!  On the left, Neil Fruechte reeled in this nice 28 inch walleye using a whole minnow on a light pink fat boy lure. On the right is a real nice 40.5 inch northern pike!

Sportsman's Oak Island Lodge 28 inch walleye was caught with a whole minnow on a light pink fat boy lure by Neil Fruechte 40.5 inch northern pike caught at Sportsman's Oak Island Lodge

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Oak Island Ice, Fishing & Trails Report

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2/24/2016

Spotty Fishing
Bring on the sunshine! The bit has been up and down. I think we need some more sunshine to get the fish HUNGRY! The fish are a little finicky right now. Anglers are reeling in a mix of walleyes, saugers and a few perch and northern pike. Electronics are key and tackle with some shimmer, flutter and nose to get the fish attention. The best depth has been 24’-30’ on the reefs.

Weather Forecast
Ice Conditions

Currently we have 15-22 inches of ice in the areas we fish and travel.

Ice Road from Young’s Bay to Oak Island
The road is good and open.

Trail Conditions
The lake and land trails continue to be groomed and maintained. Use caution on the warm days and when the temperature fluctuates rapidly, this can make the pressure ridges move. Lake of the Woods like most lakes always have pressure ridges, it is just a part of the ice season. When you come up on one, take your time and check for the best place to cross.

Time to make your summer reservations!
Before we know it we will be shining up the boats and basking in the sun. Sportsman’s is a great place to get away to in the spring, summer and fall too! Click here to learn more and book your trip.

Oak Island Ice, Fishing & Trails Report

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Jigs, Plain Hooks & Buckshots
¼ oz. jigs, plain hooks and Buckshot lures have been working the best tipped with a minnow. Walleyes are being found deep 24’-30’ around reefs.  Anglers are finding most walleyes in the 12”-17” size range with an occasional larger walleye.  A few pike, perch and tullibee are also nibbling.  Electronics are key.  The best approach is if something isn’t working, try something different. A different lure, a full minnow, a part of a minnow, more jigging, less jigging.  The guides suggest starting out your day with one pole jigging and one dead sticking and make adjustments as the day goes on.  Weather today is -8 below, supposed to warm up to 22 above. The rest of the week looks warmer with highs in the high 20’s and low 30’s and a chance of snow over the weekend.

Ice Conditions
Currently we have 14-18 inches of ice in the areas we fish and travel.

Ice Road from Young’s Bay to Oak Island
The road is plowed nice and wide and is in good shape! Come on out!

Trail Conditions
The lake trails from Sportsman’s Lodge to Sportsman’s Oak Island lodge are marked with black stakes and are being groomed regularly. Trails are in decent condition. We received an inch and a half of snow this week. Forecast is saying we could get some more snow later this week. We could use some more snow but lake conditions are decent.  Use caution at the pressure ridges. They are all passable but do change when the weather changes.   Trail maps are available at the lodge or at local businesses. For the latest conditions on the land trails click here for the Baudette area or here for the NW Angle and Oak Island area.