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Rainy River Open Water Update! 3-16-2016

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Rainy River Update!

Vidas landing (8 miles east of Baudette) and Birchdale landing (30 miles east of Baudette) are now both open. Frontier has about 30 feet of shore ice so that will be a few more days. The river is open shore to shore 5 miles east of Baudette and open spots showing up 2 miles east. At this rate we should have open water at our docks with the week.

Vidas Landing 3-16-2016

Vidas Landing 3-16-2016

Angler’s are catching some nice fish on jigs and minnows. Water temperature is 36.5 degrees.

Check out some of the nice walleyes the Lyman Group caught 3-15-2016. Guided by JP

Spring Walleye 2 3-15-2016 Lyman Group guided by JP
 Spring Walleye 3-16-2016 Lyman Group Guided by JP

Lodging available $40-$59 per person per night! (plus tax and based on dbl occupancy)
Guided trips available too!

Time for spring fishing! www.sportsmanslodges.com 800-862-8602

Bar and Reataurant is open! Mardi Gras Party Saturday!

Weekly Fishing Report

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03/15/2016


Another ice fishing season is in the books! Thanks for another great season!
The first day on the river went well! Anglers reeled in several nice walleye and sturgeon. Water temperature is 36 degrees. Jigging with jigs tipped with chubs or shiner minnows worked best.
26 inch walleye
Caught by Todd Labine 3-14-2016
Guided by Shane.
27.75 inch walleye caught and released by Andy Labine. Guided by Shane. Nice catch!
The boats are shined up and ready to go! 
The Rainy River is open at Frontier Landing 16 miles east of Baudette (28 miles east of the lodge) as of yesterday.
Crews worked hard to clean out the shore ice at Birchdale Landing, 26 miles east of Baudette (38 miles east of the lodge) yesterday morning and it is ready to go! Only snow and salt remain on the ramp. We anticipate Frontier landing to be open in a few days and Vidas Landing 8 miles east of Baudette (20 miles east of the lodge) a few days after that. Time for river fishing!!!
Birchdale Landing is open! 3-14-2016
Just snow and salt on the ramp remain
Crews started early in the morning March 14 to get the ramp ready for fishing! Thank you for the help!
Birchdale 3-14-2016
Lodging as low as $40 per person per night now through May 26. Guided outfitter trips available now! $450 for the boat for up to 4 people for a full day including guide, bait, use of rods and reels, fish cleaning and soft drinks/water assortment. *plus tax and based on double occupancy
Fishing Seasons
Walleye season is open until midnight April 14. Northern Pike season never closes and lake sturgeon catch and release is open now through April 23, keep one within size limits April 24-May 7, catch and release again May 8-15. For limits and the complete Minnesota DNR regulation guide, click here.
For directions and information about the Rainy River boat access ramps, click here
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Birchdale Boat Ramp is open!

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Crews worked hard this morning to clean out the shore ice at Birchdale Landing (26 miles east of Baudette).  The ramp is ready to go! Only snow and salt remain on the ramp. Time for River fishing!!!  Open water runs all the way to Frontier landing right now (16 miles east of Baudette)

We have guided outfitter trips available! Time to get your fish on!

Walleye season is open until April 14. Sturgeon catch and release season is open now through April 23, keep one season is open April 24-May 7 and northern pike season is open year round.

Click here for directions and information.http://sportsmanslodges.com/…/7…/Rainy_River_Access_Map1.pdf

Birchdale 3-14.2

Birchdale 3-14

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19th Annual Mardi Gras Party is this Saturday!
Join us for entertainment, great specials, beads, beads, beads, FREE Hurricanes 8pm-9pm, stay and play packages and a whole lot of fun!

Another ice fishing season is in the books!

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Another ice fishing season is in the books!

Another ice fishing season is in the books! Thanks for another short but great season! We are now looking forward to spring river fishing. The Rainy River is now open 28 miles east of us about 2 miles east of Frontier Landing (16 miles aeast of Baudette). Birchdale/Nelson Park landing 26 miles east of Baudette is open now for boats to push over the shore ice. Take advantage of our spring rates starting at only $40*per person per night. We also offer guided river trips, boat rentals and dock slip rentals . *Rate plus tax and based on double occupancy. Bar and food available daily! Click here for more information

'Franz Jevne near Birchdale 3-12-2016'
Franz Jevne Landing 3-12-2016
A few miles east of Birchdale, MN
'Franz Jevne near Birchdale 3-12-2016'
Franz Jevne Landing 3-12-2016
A few miles east of Birchdale, MN

Lake of the Woods South Shore Ice Conditions & Fishing Report

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3/9/2016

Ice Fishing Update
Right now we still have 15-25 inches of ice and plan to fish through this weekend in our day houses. The bite has been improving this week. Anglers have had the best luck in depths outside of Pine Island in 21’-33’ using bright colored small lures and jigs tipped with a minnow. Jigging aggressively 3-6 inches of bottom has been the best approach. Electronics really help pin point the fish. If you do not have one, we suggest trying one, we do have rentals available but be sure to call ahead to reserve, they go fast. We currently have openings every day this week except Saturday. Give us a call to make one last trip 800-862-8602!

Check out some the latest catches!
Ashley is on the left with a nice 18 inch walleye she caught this past weekend, guided by Beef and Jim Fuschetto is on the right with his 25 inch walleye he caught and released.
Ashley from the Iron Range reeled in this nice 18 inch walleye this past weekend. Nice catch Ashley. Guided by Beef Nice catch Jim Fuschetto! 25 inch walleye, released.

 

River Soft Water Fishing Update
It’s that time of year! To many, it seems strange for ice fishing and boat fishing to be going on at the same time, but this is very common in our area due to the difference in the lake and river conditions. This year it is certainly starting much sooner than normal but nonetheless, it appears spring is showing up early this year. 40 miles to our east, the Rainy River is starting to open up. There is open water 10 miles east of Birchdale landing right now. Birchdale is a small town east of Baudette. Due to the current in the river, this body of water opens before Lake of the Woods. As of right now we anticipate the Birchdale landing to be open after this weekend. We are now booking guided boat trips aboard an 18’-20’ boat equipped with a guide, poles, bait and fish cleaning. Hook into a mighty walleye, a monster lake sturgeon (the dinosaurs of the lake) or an aggressive northern pike!

Walleye fishing is open on the Rainy River and Lake of the Woods until April 14, closing for a short time and then re-opening May 14. Lake sturgeon season is catch and release now through April 23, keep one within size limits April 24-May 7 and catch and release again May 8-15. Northern pike season is open year round.  Spring is one of the best times of year to get into an aggressive bite! Take advantage of the early spring and get into some fun fishing action! Book your trip today 800-862-8602.

For a Rainy River Boat Access Map and directions click here

 

 

Lake of the Woods South Shore Fishing/Ice & Snow Report

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3/01/2016
Walleyes, Pike & Perch
Anglers are reeling in a mix of walleyes, northern pike and perch lately.  Varying depths between 22’-30’ along and on reefs have been best. Lots of fish are showing up on the electronics but anglers are finding them to be finicky.  Bright colored jigs and lures and jigs with some noise or flutter to them have worked the best tipped with a minnow or just a minnow head. Dead sticking one pole and jigging the other is the best approach. Anglers have been finding if they see a fish on the electronics, not touching the dead stick until the fish hits it is the most successful.  The sun is shining more and the season is getting ready to change, we expect the bite to get more aggressive as we move through the month.
 John Jones catching the big ones at Sportsman's Lodge with Guide Travis Campbell. Northern Pike
HUGE Sauger 18.75 inches caught by Mike V from Anchorage, Alaska on a pink crappie jig guided by Travis Campbell. Nice catch Mike!
John Jones catching the big ones at Sportsman’s Lodge with Guide Travis Campbell. Northern Pike
Wowser check out this monster pulled from the Rainy River by Dave Winters. 56 inch sturgeon, released.
Wowser! check out this monster pulled from the Rainy River by Dave Winters. 56 inch sturgeon, released.
Ice Conditions
We still are maintaining 15-22 inches of ice and plan to keep on fishing until late March at this point. Stay tuned for updates.
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Ice Road
The ice road from Young’s Bay to Oak Island is open and in good shape.Snow & Trail Report
The lake trails are in decent condition and groomed.  Take a ride to Oak Island this weekend for the Annual Northwest Angle Edge Rider’s Snowmobile Rally! Use caution at the pressure ridges when the temperature fluctuates.  Land trails are pretty beat up and could use more snow.

Current Ice Conditions

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11/25/2015

 

Happy Thanksgiving!
From our homes to yours, the staff at Sportsman’s Lodges wishes you and your family a Happy Thanksgiving!

It’s Freezing Season!
The freezing season is in progress. Late last week small bays froze over including the Baudette Bay in Baudette and parts of Young’s Bay at the Northwest Angle near our Oak Island location. The forecast for the week ahead is calling for lows in the teens. We expect to see the bays continue to make ice and the big lake continue to cool down. Now all we need is the wind to keep calm and subzero temperatures and we will start to make some serious ice. It is crazy how fast the season can change. Once we get below zero we can make an inch or two a day! When we get 10-12 inches of safe ice, we are ready to roll! Stay tuned for updates. At this point an early December start date is in our sights.

Bays are making ice!
Bays are making ice!
Baudette Bay
Baudette Bay

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Ice Fishing Packages starting at $166!
Sportsman’s Lodge Rainy River Location
Hook this Hot Deal before it is gone!
1 night lodging in a room or cabin and 1 day ice fishing including the fish house warm and ready just off a quiet groomed trail, transportation to and from the fish house, use of jig sticks, jigs, bait and tackle.

Saturday, December 26, Wednesday, December 30 and Saturday, January 2

  • $166 per person
  • With breakfast, lunch and dinner $215

Wednesday, January 6 and Thursday, January 14

  • $142 per person
  • With breakfast, lunch and dinner $190

Rates quoted are price per person plus tax, based on double occupancy at the Sportsman’s Lodge Rainy River location. Upgrade to our new villas for an additional $18 per person. Click here to book now or call us at 800-862-8602!

Thanksgiving Day Office Hours
Our office will be closed on Thanksgiving Day. We will re-open Friday at 8am.

Have you seen our new villas yet?

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Have you seen our new villas yet?

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Current Ice Conditions

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Weather is cooling down!
We are starting to see the temperature dip. Snow and lows in the teens is in the forecast today and for the rest of the week! We are ready to get this water cooled down and make some ice. Current water temperature is 37 degrees.  Fall projects are in full swing and we are doing our ice dance! Who is with us?

Once we get the our first blast of cold air we just need zero degrees or colder for 10 days and we will have 10-12 inches of safe ice to start our season.  It doesn’t take long once we start freezing.  Get your reservations in now. Many dates are filling up fast!

ice-slIce Fishing season is soon here!

Stay tuned for updates. We are looking to another fun year!

For reservations click here to book now or call us at
Baudette/Rainy River Location: 800-862-8602
Oak Island & Eagle Ridge Location 800-772-8411

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