Early Fall Walleyes
The bite has been more aggressive this week than last. Water temperature is hovering around 66-67.  The water is still pretty green colored but it is starting to clear up.  Gold jigs tipped with a minnow or worm is still doing best, spinners ok. Best depth has been 28’-32’ and 22’-24’ on the reefs, points and in gaps.

Crappie Bite
Guides have been finding some real nice crappies lately around structure in 28’-32’.  Not too many real huge ones, mainly nice average size. The best approach has been 1/4 to 3/8 oz. jigs tipped with a minnow.  They expect the bite to only get better and better as the fall carries on.

The latest on Musky action
Anglers are reporting lots of action. Casting crankbaits just minutes from our front door around shallow points is working well. Trolling has been producing some good results too.

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Labor Day Weekend Fishing Report
Reefs, points and gaps with current is where the walleyes are biting. The best reef fishing has been in 28’-30’ of water, points in 26’-30’ and gaps in 20’-30’.   Jigging with a minnow has been the technique of bringing in the most walleyes. Fall into some great fall rates Sept 15-Oct 15. Fall is a great time for incredible fishing and beautiful fall scenery.

Muskie & Pike Bite
Fall is an excellent time to fish for muskie and pike. Lake of the Woods is home to some monster muskie and pike that will get your adrenaline pumping!  Right now the water is still pretty green from the algae bloom.  The best bite is around shallow points using jerk and top water baits. In a few weeks the water is going to clear up and we will want to start looking deeper.

Crappie Bite
The bite is picking up! 24-28’ of water around structure jigging with a jig and a minnow has been working best. It should just keep getting better and better as the water starts to cool.

Sit back, relax and take a guide
For the most enjoyable relaxing experiences, we suggest taking a guide even for just a day.  With nearly one million acres of area to explore, Lake of the Woods can be overwhelming to many.  We also believe it is a much nicer experience to really enjoy vacation and leave the hassles to us so your biggest decision for the day is what you want for supper.

Make plans for a fall trip!
Great reduced fall rates run Sept 15-Oct 15 at Sportsman’s Oak Island Lodge and Sept 7-Nov 30 at Sportsman’s Lodge Rainy River location.

Jigging for walleyes
Not many changes since last week. The best walleye action has been in 24’-30’ of water using gold, glow in the dark and pink spinners jigs tipped with a minnow or a worm. Worms did favor the minnow this week but it is always a good idea to bring both.   Areas around reefs and on the mud flats have been best. Anglers have been reeling in a few perch when targeting walleyes too.

Is it too early for crappies?
Crappie fishing can be phenomenal in the fall!  Usually the best bite is late September and October but anglers have been reeling in a few in 24’-28’ of water around structure.

Pea Soup
The algae bloom has turned the water green which has made the muskie and pike fishing a little tough however anglers that have been in clearer water report some nice follows and catch reports. In a few weeks the water should clear up. Muskie and northern fishing is usually fantastic in the fall.  Flashy jerk baits and top water baits have been working the best around points.