3/23/2015
Sportsman’s Oak Island Lodge is now closed until May. Thanks for another great season! Give us a call to make your summer reservations 800-772-8411 or book online.
Lake of the Woods South Shore Ice Conditions & Rainy River Open Water Report
3/23/2015
Ice & Open Water Update Today is our last day of ice fishing for the season. Thanks to everyone who visited us this winter. It was another great season! On Lake of the Woods there is still 25-35 inches of ice in many places. If you wish to venture out on your own there is still some time but we suggest checking with local resorts and bait shops before going out as conditions can change daily. Four Wheelers and ATV’s only are suggested. Direct lake access such as Morris Point and Graceton Beach are best to use, the bays are starting to show deterioration
The Loos Boys end the season with a bang! Over 77 fish caught!
The river is open!
Time to switch to open water! The Birchdale boat ramp is open (26 miles east of Baudette) and the river is open with in one mile of Frontier ramp (17 miles east of Baudette) this morning. We anticipate the Frontier ramp to be open within a few days. For a map of all of the ramps in the area, click here. Fishing is starting to take off. Many walleyes in the 19”25 inch range. Water temperature is currently 35 degrees, the run-off is minimal and water levels continue to drop.
Who’s Ready?
Walleyes! Sturgeon! Pike! Walleye season is open until April 14, Sturgeon season catch and release through April 23. Keep one within size limits April 24-May 7, catch and release May 8-15. Closed May 16-June 30. The limits for walleye are different on Four Mile Bay and the Rainy River through April. Be sure to check that and pick up a sturgeon tag anywhere that sells fishing licenses.
Spring lodging rates start Tuesday, March 24! Lodging as low as $40* per person per night. *plus tax and based on double occupancy Guided Outfitter trips are available too! Guided Outfitter trips are the best way to go when you want to get into some great action! Click here
Top Ten Reasons To Visit Sportsman’s this Summer
Looking for the perfect summer vacation destination? Here are the top ten reasons to visit Sportsman’s this summer!
1. Excellent fishing and no equipment or experience required!
From the beginner to the seasoned pro, Sportsman’s located in the heart of the walleye capital of the world offers the best fishing around.
2. New Villas
And with a multitude of accommodation options to choose from, including charming lodge rooms, well-equipped cabins, and our new private villas, you’re sure to love everything about Sportsman’s! Rent these accommodations by the night or the week.
3. Entertainment
Enjoy our live musical entertainment in our bar and restaurant,
4. Indoor Pool
Stroll along the beach at neartby Zippel Bay State Park, or relax at Sportsman’s indoor pool or hot tub.
5. Awesome Views
Let your worries drift away as you take in the beautiful views and rich history of the area on one of our lake tours.
6. Three Locations
Three locations to choose from: Sportsman’s Lodge located 12 miles north of Baudette, MN, Sportsman’s Oak Island Lodge & Sportsman’s Eagle Ridge located on Oak Island near the Northwest Angle of Minnesota.
7. Game Room
Both youth and adults will enjoy our game rooms that feature a variety of games.
8. Three Dining Venues
Great food with great prices, sample all the menus in our 3 dining venues.
9. Area Activities
Whether you are looking to spend time on the water, enjoy a great game of golf, stroll along the beach at the Zippel Bay State Park or shop in local Baudette, there is something for everyone at Sportsman’s Lodges.
10. Lodging and fishing packages starting at only $232 per person!
So, what are you waiting for? Give us a call at 866-998-7280 or click here to book online.
Lake of the Woods Fishing Reports, Ice Conditions & Hot Deals
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Sportsman’s Lodge Mardi Gras Party
Join us for our 18th Annual Mardi Gras Party Saturday, March 28! Entertainment, Specials, Fishing, Contests, Food, Drinks, Beads, Beads and more Beads! Join us for our end of the season bash! Book your lodging now http://sportsmanslodges.com/mardi-gras
Oak Island Ice Conditions & Fishing Report
03/18/2015
Ice Conditions
Ice is still good in the areas we travel and fish. The ice road has been closed due to road on the land to access the lake has got too muddy. No change in the ice. We plan to fish through March 21 at this point and will pick our guests up at Young’s Bay using track vehicles.
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| Schampers Group Big Perch |
Fishing Report
Plain hooks and brightly colored spoons tipped with a minnow have been working well. Nice 15-18” walleyes, several sauger and a few jumbo perch have been coming through the holes this week. Varying depths in 17’-22’ and 25’-28’ has been best. Tip – Try one rod hugged close to bottom and the other a few inches off bottom and see what works best for you.
Lake of the Woods Ice Conditions & Fishing Report
03/18/2015
Lake ice is still safe. We plan to fish at least another week.
We will be using the Graceton Beach access directly on the lake this week. No more travel is advised on the river and by the weekend we will be traveling out of Graceton Beach instead of Four Mile Bay. Safety first! The Adrian’s road access is closed today and yesterday to heal. The plan is to open back up on Thursday. Contact Adrian’s Resort for the latest information. Forecast looks much cooler this week. Highs in the thirties and lows in the lower twenties. Nice freezing weather at night. Our last day of ice fishing will beTuesday, March 24. We have house rentals open every day except Saturday right now. Lodging available any day.
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| Ed Plucker Nice Walleye! |
Fishing Report
Fishing has been hit or miss. Mix of walleyes, saugers and a few perch and northern pike. Jigging using pink, gold or plain hooks tipped with a minnow has worked the best in array of depths, 17’-22’ and 26’-32’. Tip – Try one rod hugged close to bottom and the other a few inches off bottom and see what works best for you.
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| Nathan Schlangen Nice walleye and perch! 18 inch walleye caught on a rattlin flyer spoon 13.5 inch perch caught on a buck shot spoon |
Venturing out on your own?
Check with local guides and bait shops before going out. Ice conditions can change daily this time of year.
Ready for open water fishing?
35 miles away from us, water is now flowing at Birchdale. It won’t be long and the landing will be open! Walleye season is open until April 14 here, pike season never closes and sturgeon season is catch and release through April 23, keep 1 within size limits April 24-May 7 and catch and release again May 8-15. Guided trips and lodging as low as $40* per person per night available! *plus tax based on double occupancy Click here!
Walleye Charter Fishing
Imagine spending the day bobbing along the waves; just you and five of your favorite friends, soaking up the sun, spending a summer day in style on a Minnesota fishing charter boat out of Sportsman’s Lodge on Minnesota’s Lake of the Woods. Nothing can compare to Minnesota charter fishing for walleyes at the Walleye Capital of the World!
St Patty’s Day Specials at Sportsman’s Lodge
Come for the fishing and stay for the GREEN Beer! St Patty’s Day Tuesday, March 17. $3 Green beer, $5 Long Islands and 2 nights lodging 1 day ice fishing packages starting at only $193* per person. *plus tax and based on dbl occ Sportsman’s Lodge Rainy River location. http://sportsmanslodges.com/index.php?cID=462
Lake of the Woods Ice Fishing
Check out some of the best catches of the year! Lake of the Woods, MN www.sportsmanslodges.com
