Oak Island Fishing Report

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6/10/2015

The bite is picking up!
Some nice 14”-16” walleyes are being found points in 20’-24’ of water but, they are on the move! Anglers are starting to see some large schools move to the edges of the reefs. Jigging with gold or orange jigs tipped with a minnow or gold or orange crawler harnesses tipped with a crawler has been the most successful. Summer is here! Time to get out fishing!

Decent Pike Fishing this week
Shallow bays have been the best spot to find pike but like the walleyes, they are also on the move deeper. Flashy spoons and shad raps have been the hot ticket. The average size of the pike this week has been between 22”-28”.

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Looking for something for dad? Make a memory that will last a lifetime.  Lodging and charter fishing packages starting at only $232* per person. Book your trip online or by calling 800-862-8602.

*plus tax and based on double occupancy Sportsman’s Lodge Rainy River location.

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Summer is here

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Summer is here!
Fishing is picking up and so are the summer activities.

Click here for all kinds of outdoor fun for you and your family to have when you visit Sportsman’s Lodges and Lake of the Woods this summer.

http://sportsmanslodges.com/rainyriver/activities/

http://www.baudettelakeofthewoodschamber.com/events/#action=calp_month&calp_month_offset=1

Going Deeper

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The walleyes are starting to move into their early summer patterns moving deeper into 18’-22’ this week. The average walleye size has been in the 14”-15” range, perfect for the fry pan. Gold, pink and orange 3/8 oz. jigs tipped with a minnow has been the best approach but many anglers are also finding success with spinners and 1-2 ounce sinker or shad raps as well.

Pike
Pike are aggressive in the shallow bays using flashy spoons. Few reports have come in of anglers picking up a few jigging for walleyes too. You just never know what you might catch! We have a large class of nice trophy size pike swimming the lake right now so fishing pike on Lake of the Woods is definitely worth your time!

Bass
Bass have been found in the same areas as the pike as well as jigging with minnows along shore lines in 12’-16’.

Muskie
Muskie fishing is going to start heating up real soon. July-October is the best time to catch these mighty fish. Guided trips still available. Give us a call 800-772-8411.

Swing into Summer

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The walleye bite was up and down this week. Some did better than others, but that’s fishing.  Some of the best fishing has moved north in areas around Garden, Bridges and Knight Island in 19’-21’ of water. Hammered gold spinners tipped with a chub minnow, shiner minnow or leech has been the best approach.  Anglers are still getting some nice fish in the mornings and evenings just outside the Lighthouse Gap in 16’-25’ but it has been more hit or miss.

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Willie Walleye Day is this Saturday
Bring the whole family for fishing and fun this weekend. Saturday, June 6 the town of Baudette has lots of fun events planned. Vendors, kid’s games, community rummage sale, entertainment and much more is planned. Click here for the schedule of events.

Teach a child to fish this weekend and you may not need a license!
This weekend, no fishing license is required June 5-7! Teach your kids a sport they can enjoy for their lifetime. Minnesotans 16 or older who take a child 15 or younger fishing don’t need a license that weekend. No experience or equipment required when you fish with our guides on our charter boats. We take care of it all so you can sit back, relax and reel in the fish.
http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/takeakidfishing/index.html

Entertainment June 5 & 6

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Stop in the Sandbar for all your favorite music June 5 & 6.

Dynasty DJ will be taking requests 8:30 pm-12:30 am.  Come early and stay late.

Daily Happy Hour 3pm-6pm $1 off domestic beer and rails

Daily Half Price Apps 3pm-6pm and 9pm-10pm

Sunday – Free Apps 5pm-gone

Open Daily at 11am.  Full food menu served until 10pm, pizzas anytime.

Prefer a quiet dinner? Dine in our Riverside Dining Room.
Enjoy fine dining, wine and spirits and our famous salad bar
while taking in the beautiful view of the Rainy River. Open 5:30pm-10:00pm.

Friday – Pastabilities Night
Saturday – Surf N Turf Night

View our menus at www.mysportsmans.com

 

Reminder to our Oak Island guests.

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Reminder to people driving up to the Northwest Angle/Oak Island this summer to our island resorts. Due to the Avian Influenza Outbreak in Ontario, raw eggs and raw poultry are not allowed to be brought across the border at this time. These products can be purchased in Sprague, Manitoba once you enter into Canada. If you are going to the area via our passenger service from Baudette/Sportsman’s Lodge to the Northwest Angle and Islands this does not apply to you as you stay in the United States the entire trip and do not cross any international borders. http://inspection.gc.ca/…/t…/eng/1389630031549/1389630282362

Summer Specials

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New Summer Specials
Dockside Dining Room
All you can eat pancakes Tuesdays & Fridays 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM
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Sandbar
Daily Happy Hour 3pm-6pm $1 off domestic beer and rails…
Daily Half Price Apps 3pm-6pm and 9pm-10pm
Sunday – Free Apps 5pm-gone
Musical Entertainment now playing 8:30pm-12:30am
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Riverside Dining Room
Friday – Pastabilities Night
Saturday – Surf N Turf Night
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www. mysportsmans.com