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Weekly Oak Island Fishing Report

Oak Island Lake of the Woods Fishing Report

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August 20, 2014

…to find the fish…

There’s reports of big walleyes abound swimming the lake.  Hammered gold jigs with minnows or crawler harnesses with leeches in 25’-30’ water around Garden Island or Little Oak seem to be where the walleyes are being found.  It seems as if either anchoring or drifting have been producing results too.  The muskie bite is still somewhat finicky but doing better in the late evenings around the shore lines or in the weed beds especially when the moon is bright.  Smaller lures with a slower presentation seem to be having the best luck but if you like a faster option, the cowgirls seem to be the lure of choice.  There’s also been reports of the start of some crappie action and also the northerns and perch have been around as well.  Just like the south end, the weather looks like it will be a mixed bag of partly sunny to partly cloudy skies, chances of rain but with temps ranging from the mid-60’s to the low 70’s.

Fall into great fall rates!

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Oak Island Lake of the Woods Fishing Report

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August 13, 2014

The Tale of Two Sides…

Just like the South End, there have been big walleye and slot walleye being found in Minnesota waters.  The keepers have been hiding and are harder to lure up for the bite.  Little Oak, Garden Island and Four Blocks have seem to be producing the most walleye so head towards the depths of 19’-24’ and be patient!!
Tim Siercks
August 4th – 39 inch
August 5th – 35 inch
Guided by Captain Eric “Snag”

The muskie bite has certainly picked up in the Canadian watersover the last week.  Weed beds and around the shorelines have been producing the best results.  Make sure you are in shallow water of 10’ or below; bucktails have been the lure of choice for this week.  The walleye bite is still holding steady as well.  The algae bloom is in full stride so be prepared to navigate through the green water.  The weather looks similar to the South end with some chance of rain, temps in the mid-70’s and partly to mostly sunny skies.

The water has gone down about 3 inches but it still continues to be high.  The boat launch at Young’s Bay is open. Boat docking is available at the lodge and we continue to make changes to keep the service available and safe.

Fall into great fall rates!

Fall is a incredible time for excellent walleye, sauger, muskie, pike, crappie and bass fishing at Sportsman’s Oak Island Lodge.

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Oak Island Lake of the Woods Fishing Report

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August 6, 2014

Two Sides, One Goal…

Fishing on the Minnesota side has been tricky.  The walleye bite has been finicky as they have been marking the fish but the fish have not been biting.  However, Little Oak and Four Blocks have been producing in about the 22’-30’ range so set your sights (and your GPS) that direction.  Gold or chartreuse jigs or hammered gold spinners tipped with a minnow can get the job done for you.  You will find that the walleye bite is still strong on the Canadian side.  In the evenings, head to the shoreline and the weed beds and you will find that the muskie bite is strong.  Pink cowgirls have been working well but the smaller lures are getting them to bite just as much.  The rash of fish flies seems to be ending just as the algae bloom is greening up the water.  However, the weather looks warm and sunny so that should brighten things up as well.

The boat launch at Young’s Bay is open. The water is high at the lodge but boat docking is available and we continue to make changes to keep the service available and safe.

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Mixing it up….

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If you are looking to fish the Minnesota side, look towards Four Blocks or Little Oak as the walleye bite is still holding up.  On the Canadian side, the muskie bite has started to improve once again after a slight dip.  Find the weedbeds along the shore and you should find fish.  The walleye bite is still holding strong in areas between 18’-24’.  Green seems to be the hot color at the moment – tip your 3/8 oz jig with chubs or frozen shiners and you should get a bite, or two, or many!  Northerns and perch are also showing up so be ready to reel!  As with the southern end, the weather looks warm and sunny so that should brighten things up as well.

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The boat launch at Young’s Bay is open. The water is high at the lodge but boat docking is available and we continue to make changes to keep the service available and safe.

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Oak Island Lake of the Woods Fishing Report

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I Caught a Fish…this B-I-G!!

Try a combination of jigging and spinners in 15’-30’ around the Flag or Little Oak Islands and you will catch those walleyes worth the picture. Stay near reefs and island points too. The muskie bite continues to remain steady.

The boat launch at Young’s Bay is open. The water is high at the lodge but boat docking is available and we continue to make changes to keep the service available and safe.

Walleyes, Pike, Muskie, Bass, Crappie we have it all!

Sportsman’s Oak Island Lodge is located in the heart of a multi species mecca. Schedule a trip with one of our experienced guides and reel some action. www.oakislandlodge.com

Oak Island Lake of the Woods Fishing Report

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Where, oh where do we go?

Find your way to the walleyes by heading into the 15’-35’ depths by Little Oak or Falcon Islands. Reports of pulling spinners along the shore line seem to be the trick to finding them too. The muskie bite has been finicky but overall doing well over the sand bays.

The boat launch at Young’s Bay is open. The water is high at the lodge but boat docking is available and we continue to make changes to keep the service available and safe.

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Oak Island Lake of the Woods Fishing Report

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Find the Islands, Find the Fish…

Jig fishing and spinners is the way to find the fish in depths of 20’-30’ by Little Oak, FlagIsland or BrushIsland.  If you’re on the Canadian side of the water, try FalconIsland in 23’-26’ too.  It seems as if the best bite has been near the reefs or the island points.  The boat launch at Young’s Bay is open. The water is high at the lodge but boat docking is available and we continue to make changes to keep the service available and safe.

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Oak Island Lake of the Woods Fishing Report

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Nice, fat fish is what has been the find over the past week.  Make your way along the banks or in among the shorelines up by Little Oak or on either side of Falcon Island and you will be busy reeling them in.  There was also reports of a good Canadian Muskie opener too with fish between 46” and 49” being caught and released.

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The boat launch at Young’s Bay is open. The water is high at the lodge but boat docking is available and we continue to make changes to keep the service available and safe.

Relax in the islands!
Walleyes, Muskies, Pike and Bass a plenty. Incredible scenery, starry nights and relaxation.

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Looking for Fish?

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Little Oak Island is the place to be on the U.S. side of the water and on the Canadian side, head West to Falcon Island in Ontario.  You won’t be disappointed if you do.  Orange jigs with either chubs or frozen shiners seem to working well in 20-30 feet can get you the results you are looking for.

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The boat launch at Young’s Bay is open. The water is high at the lodge but boat docking is available and we continue to make changes to keep the service available and safe.

Oak Island Lake of the Woods Fishing Report

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06/19/2014

The walleyes are biting!
It has been a rainy past few weeks but it sounds like we are going to start drying out now and get back to sun and fun!  Despite the rains, the fishing has been good. Drifting with gold or bright orange jigs tipped with a frozen shiner or live chub has been doing best.

Areas with a good bite have been Little Oak Island and Tug Channel in 20-30 feet of water.

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Fishing remains good despite high water.
Sportsman’s Oak Island Lodge has wet docks but we continue to make changes to keep docking safe and available. If you are traveling from the east, there are some road closures near International Falls. Check out 511mn.org for the most up to date information.