Current Ice Conditions

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12/14/2015

ICE ICE ICE BRING IT ON!

Below zero temperature is in the forecast!  The ice making process this year is slower than average but the temperatures are cooling down. We hope to see some decent progress made by the end of this weekend. The water is cold; it should freeze fast once we cool off.  Currently we have ice in the bays and low current areas at this time. Our next projected start date is December 26. We will be doing another ice update on Friday, Dec 18. Stay tuned!

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Has this ever happened before?
It has not happened often, but it does happen. We typically start our season Dec 5-15. Twice in the past 30 years we have started Dec 26.

Enjoy the holiday with us! Book your stay between Dec 26-Jan 1!
Lodging & ice fishing packages available starting Dec 26! Enjoy a cozy room, delicious food, exciting walleye fishing, a dip in the pool and hot tub and musical entertainment on the weekends. Something for everyone! Lodging & ice fishing packages starting at only $228* per person! Lodging packages starting at only $110 per room per night. Click here to book now or call 800-862-8602.

*plus tax and based on double occupancy 

Ice Update

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Finally cold temperatures are in our forecast for next week! Bring on the ice! We are ready!!!

We have ice in the bays and low current areas at this time. The water temperature is hovering around 32-33 degrees. As soon as we get a cold blast we expect it to freeze fast! We are shooting for a Dec 20 start date at this point but will be doing another update on Monday, Dec 14 with more information. Stay tuned!

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Ice Update 12/7/2015

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Ice Update 12/7/2015

We are holding the ice we have made in the bays and have had temperatures in the teens at night, however the air temperature has not been cold enough to make anymore ice. Even though the season is starting off warm we know the cold is coming and we will have ice before we know it!

Keep doing your ice dancing! Heck, maybe if we all crank up the A/C and open your doors that might help too! LOL! Make your reservations now online (http://sportsmanslodges.com/rainyriver/facility/lodging-request/) or by calling us at 800-862-8602. Once the season starts it is going to get crazy! If you book for early December and we do not have ice, we are always happy to re-schedule your stay or refund your deposit.

Stay tuned! We will continue to do updates every few days!

Current Ice Conditions

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12/01/2015

Ice at Oak Island!
We have the first layer of ice at Oak Island and in the Northwest Angle area near our two Oak Island resort properties! ChiChi the manager reports ice as far as the eye can see in the bay and south of Oak Island. We are hoping the wind stays calm and we can start building more ice from here.  As far as the south end of the lake near Sportsman’s Lodge, the shallow bays are frozen at this time. The main lake, river and larger bays still have open water.  The water temperature continues to decrease.  We are down to 33 degrees from 34.5 last week. The current in the river continues to subside. Now we just need a blast of cold air for 7-10 days and we will be good to go!

Ice at our docks
Ice at our docks! Sportsman’s Oak Island Lodge
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The bay is frozen
The bay is frozen over and as far as the eye can see south of Oak Island
11-30-2015

 

Still on track
Last year we started fishing for the year early, Dec 5.  On average we start the winter season between Dec 10-15.  Keeps ice dancing; it will be here before we know it!

Gift Cards Available
Looking for a great gift idea for the angler on your list? We have gift cards available. Always the right color, size and price! Click here to purchase online now.

Ice Fishing Packages starting at $166!
Sportsman’s Lodge Rainy River location

Hook this Hot Deal before it is gone!1 night lodging in a room or cabin and 1 day ice fishing including the fish house warm and ready just off a quiet groomed trail, transportation to and from the fish house, use of jig sticks, jigs, bait and tackle.

  • Saturday, Dec 26, Wednesday, Dec 30 and Saturday, Jan 2
    $166 per person
    With breakfast, lunch and dinner $215
  • Wednesday, Jan 6 and Thursday, January 14
    $142 per person
    With breakfast, lunch and dinner $190

Rates quoted are price per person plus tax, based on double occupancy at the Sportsman’s Lodge Rainy River location. Upgrade to our new villas for an additional $18 per person.

Click here to book now or call us at 800-862-8602!

 

Get away from it all at Sportsman’s Eagle Ridge

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Get away from it all at Sportsman’s Eagle Ridge

Relax on beautiful Oak Island on Lake of the Woods just 9 miles from the Northwest Angle of Minnesota. Look out your window and yes you can see Canada, you are that close.  This beautiful lake home is set in a pristine area but still has the comforts of home to keep you connected and just a stone throw away from Sportsman’s Oak Island Lodge for guided fishing, dining, gas and bait.

Learn more about Sportsman’s Eagle Ridge by clicking here.

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Current Ice Conditions

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11/25/2015

 

Happy Thanksgiving!
From our homes to yours, the staff at Sportsman’s Lodges wishes you and your family a Happy Thanksgiving!

It’s Freezing Season!
The freezing season is in progress. Late last week small bays froze over including the Baudette Bay in Baudette and parts of Young’s Bay at the Northwest Angle near our Oak Island location. The forecast for the week ahead is calling for lows in the teens. We expect to see the bays continue to make ice and the big lake continue to cool down. Now all we need is the wind to keep calm and subzero temperatures and we will start to make some serious ice. It is crazy how fast the season can change. Once we get below zero we can make an inch or two a day! When we get 10-12 inches of safe ice, we are ready to roll! Stay tuned for updates. At this point an early December start date is in our sights.

Bays are making ice!
Bays are making ice!
Baudette Bay
Baudette Bay

Gift Cards Available
Looking for a great gift idea for the angler on your list? We have gift cards available. Always the right color, size and price! Click here to purchase online now.

Ice Fishing Packages starting at $166!
Sportsman’s Lodge Rainy River Location
Hook this Hot Deal before it is gone!
1 night lodging in a room or cabin and 1 day ice fishing including the fish house warm and ready just off a quiet groomed trail, transportation to and from the fish house, use of jig sticks, jigs, bait and tackle.

Saturday, December 26, Wednesday, December 30 and Saturday, January 2

  • $166 per person
  • With breakfast, lunch and dinner $215

Wednesday, January 6 and Thursday, January 14

  • $142 per person
  • With breakfast, lunch and dinner $190

Rates quoted are price per person plus tax, based on double occupancy at the Sportsman’s Lodge Rainy River location. Upgrade to our new villas for an additional $18 per person. Click here to book now or call us at 800-862-8602!

Thanksgiving Day Office Hours
Our office will be closed on Thanksgiving Day. We will re-open Friday at 8am.

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