The latest from Sportsman’s Lodge

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The end of October! Can you believe it is the end of October! Yikes! Where does the time go!  We are heading into our last few weeks of soft water fishing for the year here at Sportsman’s Lodge. The walleyes are biting in the Rainy River and we are busy finishing out the fall season and getting ready for the winter season. Read on for more happenings going on.

Our annual howl of a Halloween party is this Saturday. The bar is decorated, the jello shots are being made, entertainment will arrive soon and lots of contests, prizes and drink specials are being planned. We have 13 Halloween Stay & Play packages left. Your pick 1 or 2 nights. The package includes lots of goodies. You can check out all of the details about the packages and the party by clicking on our Halloween page here http://sportsmanslodges.com/halloween

Bar & Dining Room closing for the season
The bar’s last day of the fall season is this Saturday, Oct 27.  Breakfast will be served Sunday and it will be closed until early December.  Be on the look out for our new winter menus, specials and details on our New Year’s Eve Party coming soon.

Time for renovations
Fall is Sportsman’s time to renovate, fix and add new. This fall we will be putting in new carpet in the gift shop, lobby, lodge room hallways as well as 11 lodge rooms. We will also be adding some new touches to our Executive Suite and upgrading 30 TV’s to flat screens in all of the lodge rooms.  The kitchen is getting a new dishwasher.  Carpets are getting steam cleaned. Rooms and cabins are getting their bi-annual deep clean.  Fish houses are being fixed up and a fresh coat of paint.  We look forward to showing off our new improvements to you in December!

Sportsman’s is now hiring for our winter season.
If you are looking for a full or part time job seasonal or possibly year round Sportsman’s maybe the place for you. We are currently looking for cooks, servers, bartenders, housekeepers, front desk associates, dishwashers, and a co-assistant general manager. Click here for an application and more information http://sportsmanslodges.com/contact/employment/

Winter bookings are coming in strong.
Before we know it we will be pulling fish houses out and drilling holes. We typically start around Dec 10 and sometimes earlier. We are receiving several more early reservations this year compared to the past few years.  We would like to have you visit us again so if winter is one of your favorites we encourage you to give us a call soon. Click here for all of our winter offerings. We look forward to hearing from you soon.  http://sportsmanslodges.com/rainyriver/rates/winter/

Until next time…….Happy Halloween and safe hunting to everyone!

Halloween Party! Sportsman’s Lodge Lake of the Woods, MN

We are doing it again! This year marks our 20th Halloween Party. Hope you can join us! Saturday, Oct 27. We have drink specials all day. Drinks as low as $2!! Entertainment, Contests & Games. Beer Pong Pumpkin Toss, Sticky Situation & Grave Digger Relay are planned. We will be having a costume contest. $200 in cash goes to the winner of the best costume of the night. Judging starts at 10pm, final judging at 11:30 and winner announced at midnight. Check out our Halloween Stay & Play packages. Big value! Lots of goodies! http://sportsmanslodges.com/halloween Come on out for a spooktacular night!

October Happenings at Sportsman’s Lodges

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 Fishing Report 10/1/2012
South Shore

The Bite
A good walleye bite has been found outside of the Lighthouse Gap just near Pine Island, Morris Point Gap and Zippel Bay this week. Anglers have had good luck in 15′-24′ of water using chub and shiner minnows. Gold and bright orange jigs have been the hot tackle. Brenda Pickle joined the 10lb club this weekend. Brenda reeled in a real nice 10lb, 30 inch walleye while fishing with Captain Alan “Flip” Phillippe. Some real nice walleyes, a few northern pike and nice jumbo perch were also found. Check out the pictures! The current water temperature is in the mid 50’s right now. Cool weather is in the forecast so we should see this water temperature rapidly decrease in the week ahead and start heating up the river bite.

NW Angle & Islands

Walleyes, Muskies, Crappies, Pike, take your pick!
If you like to switch it up and fish for many different species, now is the time to get to the island. We have been seeing some nice varieties of fish caught right now. Walleyes have been found in 12′-20′ along structure near west side of Falcon Island, south side and northwest side of Oak Island using minnows and a gold or pink jig. Crappies have been found in deeper depths between 30′-40′ using minnows and bright colored jigs. Pike and muskies have been found deep in the bays using spoons and buck tails. Lots of good fishing going on!
Click the following links for our complete weekly Rainy Riverand Oak Island Fishing Reports.
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You’re Invited to Sportsman’s Halloween Party!
Saturday, October 27th, 2012
7pm – 1am 

The annual “Nightmare on Bur Oak Rd” Halloween party at Sportsman’s is always a frightfully good time! Come on out for the party, wear your best costume for a chance to win spooktacular prizes – including $200 cash for the best costume, enter contests and take part in other fun and competitions!

Drink specials all night!
The party starts at 7pm, but you can start early with our food & drink specials beginning at 4pm! Enjoy $2 can beer from 4pm – 7pm, and all night specials including: $3.25 Skittles Vodka, $4 Zombie Bomb, $3 Jello Shooters and $2 Jello Shots!

Spooktacular Prizes!
Judging for the best costume, and $200 cash prize, begins at 10pm with final judging at 11:30pm. We’ll announce the winner at midnight!

Contests! Fun & Competitions!
Partake in favorites like Beer Pong, Pumpkin Toss, Sitcky Situation & Grave Digger Relay!

What would a party be without great entertainment?
The Undertakers will be back this year providing entertainment from 8pm-1am!

$5 Cover Charge – FREE if you arrive before 8pm!

Halloween Stay & Play Packages – Limited supply! Only 50 available!

One Night Package 
$79* per person ($244 value)

Includes one night lodging, cover charge, drink coupons, Party gear, breakfast, dinner, gift shop coupon and a Stay 2 nights get the 3rd night free coupon for our Mardi Gras Party Weekend March ’13.

One Night Package with a day of Charter Fishing
$178* per person

Includes everything from the package above plus an all day trip 8am-5pm, guide, use of poles, bait, tackle and fish cleaning.

Two Night Package
$169* per person ($363 value)

Includes two nights lodging, cover charge for the party,drink coupons for Friday & Saturday, party gear, dinner on Friday & Saturday, lunch on Saturday and breakfast on Saturday & Sunday, gift shop coupon and a Stay 2 nights get the 3rd night free coupon for our Mardi Gras Party Weekend March ’13.

Two Night Package including a full day of Charter Fishing 
$268* per person.

Includes everything in the package above plus an all day trip 8am-5pm, guide, use of poles, bait, tackle and fish cleaning.


Life forms must be 21 years or older to attend. Play it safe and take advantage of one of our Stay & Play packages!

Call 866-998-7280 to book your Halloween Stay & Play Package today or visit www.sportsmanslodges.com! Limited Supply!

*All packages rates are plus applicable state and local tax.

 


Fall Packages at Sportsman’s Rainy River

Fall lodging starting at just $39 per night, click here!

Now’s your opportunity to book our most popular fall packagewhile the best dates are still available!

3 nights lodging, 2 days charter fishing and 8 meals

Only $424 per person*

That’s three nights in your choice of a lodge room or cabin, two full days of guided walleye charter fishing including the use of poles, bait, tackle and fish cleaning and 8 meals!

We have the best meal plan on the lake. Hands down. 

Dig in to hearty meals and several different selections. Enjoy three dinners choosing from many delicious selections off our Fall Menu – steaks, walleye, sandwiches, you name it!

Enjoy a hearty breakfast before each day of fishing and the day you depart. Indulge in your choice of egg dishes, pancakes, skillets and more.

For lunch bring a group of 6 and choose our shore lunch where the guide will cook up your morning catch along with potatoes, beans, bread and dessert or if want to get the most fishing in you can, we will be happy to prepare a sack lunch for you to enjoy on the water.

Enjoy some excellent fall fishing the Lake of the Woods and Rainy River have to offer along with the backdrop of the fall foliage. Lake of the Woods is great place to get away from it all!

Sportsman’s has a lot to offer including:

Lodge Rooms

Cabins

Villas

Camping

Bar with Weekend Entertainment

Restaurant

Indoor Pool

Gift Shop

Dock Rental

Boat Rental

Guided Year Round Fishing Trips

Conference & Group Facilities

Game Room

And, don’t forget, we’re located in some of the best fishing in the world!

Call us a call at 866-998-7280 to book your fall stay now orclick here for complete fall rates.

*Plus tax based on double occupancy


Time to book your winter trip!

Book & pay for your winter trip for dates between Dec. 1 – March 31 in full by Oct. 15 and receive Double Sportsman’s Loyalty Points.

*Double reward points will be given for all services paid for at any of the Sportsman’s Lodge locations upon check out of your reservation.  Excludes tax and gratuity.


Click here for more information!


 

Bur Oak Villa #426 is now for sale!

Now is the time to own your slice of heaven!

 

The first villa was built last year and has been an incredible addition to Sportsman’s! These beautiful villas will replace all of the exsisting cabins on our Rainy River property.

 

Click here for information about owning a Villa at Sportsman’s!
 

Lake of the Woods Legend, Kit Bickel Celebrates 50 YEARS of Guiding!

What an accomplishment! Sportsman’s is proud to have Kit Beckel, a true veteran guide on our guide roster. Kit has grown up on Lake of the Woods and has enjoyed every bit of it, all 50 years. Kit loves his job and has devoted his life to the resort and fishing industry, and at this point has no plans on changing it! We think this accomplishment is worth cheering about.

Have you fished with legendary guide Kit Beckel over the years? In celebration of his 50 years of guiding, we are putting together a book of stories, pictures and memories to commemorate his years on the lake and would like your help! Please help us bysubmitting to this site. We would love to hear from you!

Please submit your information by Nov 1, 2012 by adding a story, picture and/or video.  

Zubaz, Spandex, Big Hair…80’s weekend at Sportsman’s Lodge is coming up!

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We are going to flash back to the 80’s this Labor Day Weekend 2012.  Pull out your zubaz, stone washed jeans and leg warmers (we know you still have them!) and join us for summers last blast!  Of course we will be fishing, but after fishing Friday and Saturday we their will be entertainment, drink specials, games and a costume contest on Saturday night.  Grab your best buds and join us for a fun weekend! Heck where else can you get $2.50 Pabst Blue Ribbons all weekend long? Check out our website for more information. We are offering a holiday weekend lodgin special, Stay 3 nights get the 4th night FREE!. http://sportsmanslodges.com/80s-weekend
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Summer at the Lake

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Is their anything better than waking up to the birds chirping and enjoying your morning coffee while looking out at lake beatutiful view of the lake? Simply relaxing! I just love Summers at the lake. We have had a nice warm start to our summer here on Lake of the Woods and the fish have been  biting too. More families are starting to show up as the school year comes to a close for another year. Muskie season opens up this Saturday on the Minnesota and Ontario side of the a lake. Muskie enthusiasts are eager to get out and battle with one of these fighters. Our Sportsman’s Oak Island Lodge and Eagle Ridge locations are situated in the heart of thousands of bays to find these fish.

The pool and hot tub are open. The campground and lodging are available. Entertainment, mostly live bands are scheduled for the summer in the Sandbar.  The bar and dining rooms are featuring several specials for the summer. Check them out here for more information www.mysportsmans.com  The guides are hot on the walleye trail. Our charter boats hold up to six passengers plus the guide. We welcome groups of all sizes. We can put small groups together to fill a boat or accommodate a large group with ease. You don’t have to even own a fishing rod to go. We supply the rods and reels, bait, tackle and clean your fish.  If using your own boat is more your style, we have dock slips, gas and bait  available too. Get your gang together and come relax at the lake this summer. The coffee is on!

Don’t forget Dear Ol’ Dad

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Father’s Day is Sunday, June 17. If you are looking for some gift ideas, check out what Sportsman’s has to offer! How about a fishing trip just you and Dad? New hat or some tackle for his tackle box? Or how about a gift certificate? You can’t go wrong there and when it is always the right size, color, price available to use at any of the three Sportsman’s Lodge locations and never excuses that is a deal! Just stop by or call one of our friendly front desk staff and they would be happy to send it out. 800-862-8602. www.sportsmanslodges.com

Celebrate Willie Walleye Day

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Willie Walleye Day is this Saturday, June 2 in Baudette

Willie Walleye Day is a fun family event hosted by the Baudette/Lake of the Woods Chamber and area businesses. Most events are free.

Some of the events include a 5K Run/Walk, Community Wide Rummage Sale, Kids Games & Inflatables, Vendors, Entertainment and much more. For the complete schedule check it out here.

For lodging, camping, dining and fishing give us a call we still have a few openings!

Summer is here!

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Summer is here! We are in full swing here at Sportsman’s Lodges. The weather is warming up and the fish are biting. 

We have had many new things take place here at the Rainy River location this spring. Our pool floor got redone. Giving it a new facelift. A new playground was installed near the cabins.  A new state of the art geo-thermal unit was installed.  The geo-thermal unit took about 2 years of planning, we are excited to see it up and running.   The unit of course had some very high initial costs but in the long run it should save money and provide a better green enviroment for all.  Over the last 3 years we have seen our energy bill jump nearly 30%.  It only made good business sense to start looking into alternatives. After the initial costs are paid for we look forward to putting more money towards improvements of the lodge.

The cabins and lodge rooms are spruced up, the campsites are ready and our New Villa is in high demand. The new villa was available starting in December of 2011 and guests are loving it! Five Bedrooms, 4 Baths, kitchen, living area, loft and a breathtaking view of the River.  Check out some of the pictures here.  Whether you are looking to rent or check into our ownership opportunities of our new development give us a call! Gregg would be happy to discuss all of the options.

We are looking forward to another fun summer! Hope you can join us!

 

 

Minnesota Charter Fishing, It’s the way to go!

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Minnesota Charter Fishing, It’s the way to go!

 

The Most Comfortable Minnesota Fishing Experience

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 charter out of Sportsman’s Lodge on Minnesota’s Lake of the Woods. Nothing can compare to Minnesota fishing, with Walleyes, Saugers, and Lake Sturgeon a plenty!

For more information on all the various species, click here now!   Minnesota licenses are available on line by clicking here or at our front desk, but don’t forget to bring your ID and Social Security number.

Not sure when you want to book a charter?  Choose by our seasonal guide on fishing, where you can learn more about migration, patterns, and conditions during all the different seasons.  Click here now to view our best fishing by season!

• No experience or equipment required!

• Rods, reels, bait, tackle, and 12 pack assorted pop and water are provided.

• Fish cleaning is also provided for your convenience and they are delivered right to your room.

• Comfortable 27′ Sportscraft with on board restroom, cabin cutty and covered top.

This is no guessing game . . .Minnesota Charter Fishing
Experienced Coast Guard Licensed Guides will be in charge of your journey.  Click here to meet our guides now!

When you hit the lake with the Sportsman’s guides service, you’re benefiting from over 200 years of combined experience. The Sportsman’s Guides know where to find the fish on Lake of the Woods, and they know how to navigate the sometimes tricky waters of the big lake. And with over 14,500 islands, 65,000 miles of shoreline, and nearly one million acres of water, it’s a good idea to have someone on board who knows where they’re going on the international waters of Lake of the Woods.

Click here to view our latest fishing and outdoor report.

Charter Fishing Boat

 

The Vessel
A 27′ Sportscraft is the boat of choice for your chartered fishing tour.

Groups less than 6, most guests prefer and we recommend the Private Charter option, for an additional charge of $75 per slot you can have the boat to your group exclusively!  It’s the way to go! More choices, more freedom to do what you want on your vacation.  Should you choose not to buy out your boat, other parties will be added to you crew to fill the boat at our discretion.

Hold up to 6 passengers (Coast Guard Regulations)
Equipped with an onboard restroom

Choose from Full Day or Half Day Trips
Full Day 8am – 5pm – most popular and best value!

Half Day 8am – noon or 1pm – 5pm

Lunch Options
Sack Lunch or Shore lunch available

Sack Lunch
Ham, Turkey or Roast Beef Sandwich (cook’s choice)
Salad
Chips
Cookie
Fruit or Veggies

Have a Shore lunch…The ultimate experience!
Enjoy your morning catch fresh for lunch over an open fire. Enjoy watching your guide cook your fresh Walleye over an open fire. Accompanied by potatoes, beans, bread and cookies for dessert.

Enjoy your fresh fish in our dining room or bar after a day’s trip. If you fish on one of our guide boats, we will prepare you fish for free!

And if that isn’t enough, you can even experience two properties & two totally different experiences in one trip with our Adventure Packages or try one of our new half or full day lake tours.

Click Here to request more information about chartered fishing at Sportsman’s Lodge or click here now to view our rates.  Call us today at (866) 533-8998.