Stop by Sportsman’s for great food with great prices, come warm up in one of Sportsman’s 3 Dining Venues.
Happy Hour, $9.99 lunch specials, $5 Bloodys, Slow Roasted Ribs, $3 Drink Specials and more! MySportsmans
Live Bands at Sportsman’s Lodge, Baudette, MN
Get out and enjoy music and good times the next time you visit Lake of the Woods.
| 2014 | |
| Dec 19 & 20 | Dynasty DJ |
| Dec 26 & 27 | Fireline |
| Dec 29 – 31 | Fireline |
| Dec 31 | New Year’s Eve Party! Exclusive one night only menu, live entertainment, party favors and lots of fun! |
| 2015 | |
| Jan 1 – 3 | Fireline |
| Jan 5 – 10 | Fireline |
| Jan 12 – 17 | Fireline |
| Jan 23 & 24 | Dynasty DJ |
| Jan 30 & 31 | Cold Shot |
| Feb 1 | Superbowl Specials |
| Feb 6 & 7 | Evolve |
| Feb 13 & 14 | Eagle Creek |
| Feb 14 | Valentine’s Day Specials. Bring your sweetie to Sportsman’s for delicious food specials, live entertainment, great fishing, relaxing and more. |
| Feb 20 – 22 | Fireline |
| Feb 23 – 28 | Fireline |
| Mar 2 – 7 | Fireline |
| Mar 13 & 14 | Dynasty DJ |
| Mar 17 | St Patty’s Day Specials |
| Mar 20 & 21 | Cold Shot |
| Mar 27 & 28 | Dynasty DJ |
| Mar 28 | Annual Mardi Gras Party |
| Mar 31 | Last day to have permanent fish houses out on Lake of the Woods. |
| Apr 14 | Last Day of Walleye Season |
| May 9 | Walleye Season Opens |
| May 10 | Mother’s Day Champagne Brunch 9am-2pm Reservations suggested. |
| Jun 21 | Father’s Dining Specials |
Check back often for more events being added! Have questions? We’ve got answers! Call us today at (866) 533-8998
http://sportsmanslodges.com/rainyriver/dining-and-bar/entertainment/
Lake of the Woods South Shore Ice Conditions & Fishing Report
December 19, 2014
Snow, Sun, Warm and Cold…
….we’ve had it all this past week. Ice Fishing has been spotty with some houses reporting great action while others have seen slower bites. We are moving houses shallow and some deep to try to get on the fish. Right now, we are anywhere between 18’ and 31’. Anglers have reported that the bite is mostly saugers at this time with some nice walleyes in the mix too. Gold jigs with some flash or some glow are the hot jigs this week. Afternoons are producing the best action at this time but the weather has also been tricky this week as well. The weather forecast through next Wednesday is all over the board again with varying temps from the low teen’s to the mid-30’s with a chance of snow leading up to Christmas.
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Ice Conditions
Ice conditions range anywhere from 14’-17’. The warm up late last week made for a little slush but the cold temperatures the past few days have firmed it back up. It looks like the lows are going to be in the teens and twenties for the week ahead. We have a nice base of ice at this time.
Our report is based on the areas we travel and fish. Please keep in mind the entire lake does not freeze equally. If you venture out on your own, we urge you to follow marked trails and know the latest conditions. All of our fish houses are on groomed trails not accessible by wheeled vehicles. More peace and quiet and better fishing!
Four Mile Bay Ice Road
The cool down from the warm spell did not cause any cracks on the road. They are now letting ¾ ton trucks pulling up to 22 ft long wheel houses out as well. The ice is about the same thickness as last week which was around 15-16 inches on the bay and 16-18 inches on the lake just outside of Pine Island.
Trail Conditions
Lake Trails
The Lake Trails are all marked. Work is being done to smooth the trails as best as possible. Once there is enough snow, the trails will then be groomed. When traveling please watch for the pressure ridges and use caution especially when their is a drastic change in the air temperature.
Land Trails
Groomers for the land trails report that they have been working on clearing the trails. It was slow going earlier as there was no snow thus wheeled vehicles were used and this was making the progress slow. After the snow the pace was improved. No other information was given at this time as to the progress but there is not enough snow for packing or grooming. You can find the latest information by clicking here.
7 New Villas are available now!
Check them out and make your reservations today! They are in high demand, so don’t wait too long!
New Year’s Eve Party!
Join us for live entertainment, one night only exclusive menu, party favors, champagne toast and a whole lot of fun! Make your reservations now.
Oak Island Ice Conditions & Fishing Report
December 19, 2014
We are open for the season! Fishing has been good. Gold jigs tipped with a minnow in 18′-26′ of water. Nice 14″-18″ walleyes have been found the past few days. Give us a call to book your winter trip! 800-862-8602
Ice Road is open!
The ice road from Young’s Bay to OakIsland is plowed and open. Call for directions before you come as it has not been marked yet. 14-15 inches of ice is reported.
Snowmobile Trails
Lake Trails – All lake trails are staked except Driftwood Point to Warroad. Grooming is dependent upon snow.
Make your dinner reservations now for New Years!
Dinner Specials, Party Favors, Champagne Toast and a whole lot of fun!
We will be closed both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
Did you know?
Walleye Facts
Walleye is the largest member of the perch family and has been known to reach 25 pounds. North of the border, the walleye is more commonly known as pickerel. Its name comes from the fact that the fish’s eyes point outward, as if looking at the walls. They also have huge marble-like eyes, which feature a layer of reflective pigment, which means that the walleye can see quite well in dim light. The most common prey is the yellow perch which lacks this ability to see well in low light. This trait alone has made the walleye a successful predator.
Walleye are among the most popular of all game fish. Each year, Minnesota anglers keep roughly 3.5 million walleyes totaling 4 million pounds.
The walleye is the state fish of Minnesota and South Dakota and the official fish of Saskatchewan. More walleye is eaten in Minnesota than in any other state of the United States. Locally, Baudette is known as the “Walleye Capital” of the World”. You can see the 40 foot statue of Willie Walleye at the corner of Highway 11 and International Drive in Baudette. Make sure to bring your camera! www.sportsmanslodges.com
Are you looking for the perfect gift for the angler on your list?
Sportsman’s Lodges offers gift certificates available to use at any of their three locations on Lake of the Woods.
Open year round on legendary Lake of the Woods and offering full service walleye, northern pike, sturgeon, muskie and crappie fishing these locations are an anglers dream. Sportsman’s Lodges offers new accommodations, dining, bar, entertainment, indoor pool and much more. Get the angler on your list what he or she really wants this year. Always the right color, size and price too!
Looking for a great place to ring in the New Year?
Lodging, Ice Fishing, Snowmobiling, Food, Drinks and both host great parties!
Sportsman’s Lodge 12 miles north of Baudette will feature a one night only exclusive menu along with their bar menu, live entertainment by Fireline, party favors, champagne toast and a whole lot of fun! Lodging and ice fishing packages are also available. For more information and reservations click here or call 800-862-8602 today.
Sportsman’s Oak Island Lodge on Oak Island just nine miles from the Northwest Angle on Lake of the Woods is an awesome island hideaway to ring in the New Year. Just off the groomed snowmobile trail and ice road you can drive right out, or if you contact us early enough we may have lodging and ice fishing packages available too! Enjoy dinner specials, party favors and holiday cheer!
For more information and reservations click here or call 800-862-8602.
We are open tomorrow!
We will be open for drinks, gas and pizzas starting Saturday, Dec 13. Our full menu, fishing services and lodging will be open starting Dec 19.
Ice Road is open!
The ice road from Young’s Bay to Oak Island is plowed and open. Call for directions before you come as it has not been marked yet. 14-15 inches of ice is reported.
Snowmobile Trails
Lake Trails – All lake trails is staked except Driftwood Point to Warroad. Oak Island to Driftwood is staked. Grooming will start next week. 8-10 inches of snow is reported in the Oak Island and Northwest Angle area.
Ice Conditions
Ice Conditions
We have 15-17 inches of ice in the areas we travel and fish. Great start to the year! All of our houses are just off groomed trails. We currently have 3-5 inches of snow.
Plowed Road out of Four Mile Bay (near Wheeler’s Point)
15-16 inches of ice on the bay and 16-18 inches of ice on the lake just outside of Pine Island. Now and through the weekend, half ton vehicles are allowed out not pulling wheel houses. Wheel houses can be pulled out by smaller vehicles or ATV’s. The road is plowed four miles past Pine Island.
FISHING!
Lots of action especially in the 10”-14” size right now. 50/50 walleye, sauger mix. Jigging with a gold jig in 19’-25’ of water just off bottom with your jig tipped with a minnow is working well. Vexilars/Fish Finders always help your success rate! Vexilars are available for rent at the lodge.
Snowmobile Trails
Lake Trails – All lake trails are staked except Driftwood Point to Warroad. Oak Island to Driftwood is staked. Grooming will start next week.
New Year’s Party!
Make your reservations now for dinner and lodging. Live Entertainment, specials, party favors, champagne toast and a whole lot of fun is planned! Click here to make reservations today.
Check out our 7 NEW villas!
Our 7 new villas are now ready and offer a variety of floor plans to meet the needs of your group. We have cozy one bedroom units to the spacious 5 bedroom model for larger groups or families. You will love these beautiful accommodations. They all have great views, log furnishings, gas fireplaces, full kitchens, and a whole lot more. Check them out today and make plans to visit Sportsman’s Lodge Rainy River location soon.
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