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Lake of the Woods South Shore Fishing Report

September 4, 2014 by Sportsman's Lodges

September 4, 2014

Around the lake we go…

Get your boat, get your gear and get your buddies and get going north. Limits of walleyes are being caught in and around GardenIsland. We’ve been finding that the muddy areas in 30’-35’ water have been producing with our controlled depth fishing using a variety of Shad Raps and Wally Divers. Hammered gold spinners tipped with a leech or a crawler have also been effective in 15’-20’ water in among the rocks and the shallow corners of reefs.

The Herdering Family
Grandma Kathy, Grandpa Joe, Grandson Ryan
August 2014, Guided by Captain Bob

The weather forecast for the week includes partly sunny to partly cloudy skies, highs in the high-60’s to low to mid 70’s with a chance of rain and some wind throughout the week.

The water has been receding in front of the lodge to where we are able to load and unload guests from the charter boats without having to use the centralized docking system. But as always, things can change so if the weather changes, we will too. Boat slips, however, are still unavailable at this time. Please give the front desk a call at 1-800-862-8602 if you have any questions.

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Oak Island Lake of the Woods Fishing Report

September 4, 2014 by Sportsman's Lodges

September 4, 2014

Around the Island we go…

The muskie bite is producing in the late evenings around the shore lines or in the weed beds. Smaller lures with a slower presentation are the best choice for getting them to bite but if you like a faster option, the cowgirls are the way to go. The walleyes continue to hit on hammered gold jigs tipped with minnows or crawler harnesses with leeches in 25’-30’ water around GardenIsland or Little Oak. The weather looks to be about the same as the south end with partly sunny to partly cloudy skies, highs in the high-60’s to low 70’s with just a slight chance of rain and wind throughout the week.

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Lake of the Woods South Shore Fishing Report

August 27, 2014 by Sportsman's Lodges

August 27, 2014

True North, Grid North or Magnetic North?

Set your GPS to the north around Garden Island and you will find walleyes being caught. Controlled depth fishing has been producing in 30’-35’ water in the muddy areas. Also effective is in 15’-20’ water in among the rocks and the shallow corners of reefs. Hammered gold spinners, Shad Raps, Little Joes and Wally Divers are getting the job done.

Jig fishing is producing the walleye bite as well. Reports have been that the early morning or the late afternoon bite outside the Gap to around 30’ water is when and where those walleyes are biting.


Rocky 25 in walleye pulling spinners Captain Mike	Keplin Crew August 2014 Captain Dan	Axel Berny, San Francisco, CA 28.5 inch walleye released Captain Dave

The weather forecast for the week includes partly sunny to partly cloudy skies, highs in the high-60’s to low 70’s with just a slight chance of rain throughout the week.

The water has been receding in front of the lodge to where we are able to load and unload guests from the launch boats without having to use the centralized docking system. But as always, things can change so if the weather changes, we will too. Boat slips, however, are still unavailable at this time. Please give the front desk a call at 1-800-862-8602 if you have any questions.

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Oak Island Lake of the Woods Fishing Report

August 27, 2014 by Sportsman's Lodges

August 27, 2014

What kind of fish can we find this week?

Choosy walleye is what we’ve been finding. Slow and steady seems to be winning out when fishing for walleye. Hammered gold jigs with minnows or crawler harnesses with leeches in 25’-30’ water around GardenIsland or Little Oak seem to be producing the bite. Either anchoring or drifting have been producing results too. The muskie bite is still somewhat finicky but doing better in the late evenings around the shore lines or in the weed beds especially when the moon is bright. Smaller lures with a slower presentation seem to be having the best luck but if you like a faster option, the cowgirls seem to be the lure of choice. There’s also been reports of the start of some crappie action and also the northerns and perch have been around as well.

The weather looks to be about the same as the south end with partly sunny to partly cloudy skies, highs in the high-60’s to low 70’s with just a slight chance of rain throughout the week.

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Lake of the Woods South Shore Fishing Report

August 20, 2014 by Sportsman's Lodges

August 20, 2014

Where, oh where…

There have been reports of successful fishing excursions in a variety of areas around the lake. If you are wanting to bait fish, head to about the 15’-20’ range, find some rocky reefs and points and the walleye will find you. Hammered gold spinners tipped with a leech or a crawler are still the lure of choice. The northern part of the lake around Garden Island or Little Oak seems to be producing the best chances of reeling in those walleyes. The controlled depth fishing has been successful as well. Walleyes are being found at any depth but the main target area is deep in the mud or in the rocks. Wally divers or shad raps are producing the best chances of reeling in those walleyes. The weather looks like it will be a mixed bag of partly sunny to partly cloudy skies, chances of rain and temps ranging from the mid-60’s to the high 70’s.


Larry with the Schweers Group August 2014 26 inch walleye pulling spinners Guided by Captain Mike	Evan Smith 26 inch

The water is going down but because it is still higher than normal we continue to use our centralized loading/unloading system for our charter boats. Our boat slips are not available at this time. Please call our front desk at 1-800-862-8602 if you have any questions.

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Oak Island Lake of the Woods Fishing Report

August 20, 2014 by Sportsman's Lodges

August 20, 2014

…to find the fish…

There’s reports of big walleyes abound swimming the lake. Hammered gold jigs with minnows or crawler harnesses with leeches in 25’-30’ water around Garden Island or Little Oak seem to be where the walleyes are being found. It seems as if either anchoring or drifting have been producing results too. The muskie bite is still somewhat finicky but doing better in the late evenings around the shore lines or in the weed beds especially when the moon is bright. Smaller lures with a slower presentation seem to be having the best luck but if you like a faster option, the cowgirls seem to be the lure of choice. There’s also been reports of the start of some crappie action and also the northerns and perch have been around as well. Just like the south end, the weather looks like it will be a mixed bag of partly sunny to partly cloudy skies, chances of rain but with temps ranging from the mid-60’s to the low 70’s.

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Lake of the Woods South Shore Fishing Report

August 13, 2014 by Sportsman's Lodges

August 13, 2014

Off the hook…

This week of controlled depth fishing, anglers have found most of their walleyes in the trophy and slot walleyes. So pump up your arms, and get ready for the fight! Head up by Garden Island, get into 30’-32’ depth and get those Wally Divers, Shad Raps and Clown Lures moving and the walleye will keep coming. Bait fishing is still doing well too. Head up by Little Oak to the 19’-24’ range to find the walleye. Hammered gold spinners tipped with leeches or crawlers are still the lure of choice. The weather looks like a mixed bag coming up this next week with days of partly to mostly sunny skies, some rain and some wind, with temps in the mid-70’s.

Mel Heinen, Rogers MN
28 inches. Released.
Guided by Captain Dave

The water is going down but because it is still higher than normal we continue to use our centralized loading/unloading system for our charter boats. Some of our boat slips are available for use at this time. Call our front desk at 1-800-862-8602 to find out what’s available as they are on a reserved-basis only. However, because of the fluctuating water, electricity is not available at this time.

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Lake of the Woods South Shore Fishing Report

July 9, 2014 by Sportsman's Lodges

STRONG and STEADY…

Fishing has remained strong and steady despite the water continuing to rise and fall. Weather looks to be improving as well with forecasts of sunny skies and decreased winds.

Fishing has been good up in the Little Traverse areas, west side of GardenIsland and around PineIsland as well. Hammered gold spinners are still the tackle of choice tipped with crawlers or leeches. Fish can still be found in the sand areas around the 12’-18’ depths but don’t forget to navigate towards the shallow rocks as well.

Balsdon, Anderson Group, July 3rd, 2014, guided by Captain Mike

Typically, July and August are the best months of the summer to reel in that trophy walleye. We do have fishing packages available throughout the months; call our front desk at 800-862-8602 to book your reservation now so that you can land the big one.

Water levels at the lodge continue to remain high. We have put in a centralized loading/unloading system so that guests can get to the launch boats despite the high water. We do have some of our boat slips available for rent as well, if you would like to bring your own boat. They are on a reserved-basis only so give us a call to see what’s available. However, at this time because of the high water levels, we do not have electricity at the docks. The No Wake order is still in effect to help protect the river bank and docks so please pay close attention.

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Lake of the Woods South Shore Fishing Report

July 2, 2014 by Sportsman's Lodges

Awesome. Excellent. Fabulous. The first three words spoken when asked how the fishing has been this week. Not too shabby considering the water levels continue to go up and down. The bite has been good just outside of Pine Island or up north by Garden Island. Set your line with a hammered gold spinner tipped with either minnows or leeches in 10’to 14’ of water, find some sand and you will be on the fish. Closer to the Angle, it seems as if the shallow rocks have been holding some walleye as well.


Dennis Anderson 29.5 inch walleye released Guided by Captain Mike	Bernie Jilek Hudson 28 inch walleye released Guided by Capt. Dave

High Water
The water levels continue to go up and down again this week. Our centralized loading/unloading dock system is working well so that guests can safely get in/out of our boats to enjoy their fishing adventures. Some of our dock slips are available as well; they are on a reserved-basis only and can be reserved by calling the lodge at 800-862-8602. You can view the water levels as well by viewing our dock cam.

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Lake of the Woods South Shore Fishing Report

May 21, 2014 by Sportsman's Lodges

Wednesday, 5/21/14

Sportsman’s Lodge South Shore Fishing Report

The weather has been heating up, but the fishing is hotter. We can hardly keep up with the big fish that are being caught and released every day!

If you’re looking for fish, you won’t have to look too hard. Anglers have been venturing out to 4-Mile Bay, the Lighthouse Gap and Morris Point Gap to depths between 4 and 17 feet to find their share of walleyes and the occasional sauger. Anchored jigging with gold, pink, pink and white, and white glowing tackle tipped with a minnow or frozen shiner is the preferred method in both the lake and the river. River fishing has been great in areas downstream with a decent amount of current. Sizeable walleyes, northerns and saugers have been pulled in on docks lining the river. If you do want to venture off the docks, fish have been biting in water depths between 6 and 12 feet.

David Trumbl landed this 28.5” walleye with Captain Darryl!	Greg Halleland made the trip from Minneapolis, MN to reel in his catch-of-a-lifetime, a 29.5” walleye! (Released) Greg and his friends were guided by Captain Dave.
Jim Krueger from Kasson, MN caught and released this 29.5” walleye with Captain Dave!	This 27.5” walleye was caught by Brad from Lakeville! Captain Dave guided him to this monster!
Louis told us he had an awesome day fishing, and even reeled in this 26.5” walleye with Captain Darryl!