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Oak Island Lake of the Woods Fishing Report

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September 10, 2014

Around and around we go…

The muskie bite is active around the shore lines or in the weed beds. The walleyes continue to hit on hammered gold jigs tipped with minnows or crawler harnesses with leeches in 20’-25’ water around Garden Island 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.

The weather forecast for the week includes partly sunny to partly cloudy skies, highs in the high-50’s to low 60’s with a slight chance of rain and some wind throughout the week.

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Lake of the Woods South Shore Fishing Report

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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Lake of the Woods South Shore Fishing Report

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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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Oak Island Lake of the Woods Fishing Report

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Nice, fat fish is what has been the find over the past week.  Make your way along the banks or in among the shorelines up by Little Oak or on either side of Falcon Island and you will be busy reeling them in.  There was also reports of a good Canadian Muskie opener too with fish between 46” and 49” being caught and released.

High Water
The boat launch at Young’s Bay is open. The water is high at the lodge but boat docking is available and we continue to make changes to keep the service available and safe.

Relax in the islands!
Walleyes, Muskies, Pike and Bass a plenty. Incredible scenery, starry nights and relaxation.

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Lake of the Woods South Shore Fishing Report

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So many fish, only a few more days!
To sum up fishing; lot’s of eating-sized walleye. Fishermen have been reeling in a lot of fish throughout the last week. Some of the fish have flirted with with lengths near the slot limit, but most have been good eating fish.Sportsman’s Lodge guides have been helping guests find fish in water depths ranging from 18’ to 26’ about 5 miles from the lodge. Shallow water has been consistently producing fish in the early and late hours of the day, while deeper water has been successful during the afternoon hours.

Minnows and fatheads remain the popular bait, while buckshot lures in pink and gold have been the tackle of choice.

Trail Conditions
Public trails continue to be groomed as much as state and local club funding allows. The river trail from the resort area to Baudette had its last grooming on Saturday, and is in good condition. The trail from Wheelers to Warroad is in fair condition, and lake trail from Wheelers Point to Oak Island was recently groomed. Many resorts help maintain the trails or use their own private trails. Local groomers and riders have reported excellent riding conditions throughout the area.

Ice Conditions
We are still sitting on plenty of ice. Guides are consistently reporting 46” to 48” of ice in areas we travel and fish.

Only 5 days left to rent fish houses!
Sportsman’s Lodge Rainy River location still has houses open until March 31! Give us a call to book your stay 800-862-8602!

End of the Season Mardi Gras Party is this Saturday, March 29!
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Sturgeon! Pike! Walleye! Make plans for April & May soft water fishing!
Excellent sturgeon, walleye and pike fishing is on its way!
Walleye season is open until April 14, reopening May 10
Pike season never closes
Sturgeon season is catch and release through April 23. Keep one (within size limits) April 24-May 7, catch and release again May 8-15.

Get your reservations in today.

Rainy River & Lake of the Woods South Shore Fishing Report 4-25-2012

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Rainy River & Lake of the Woods South Shore
Fishing Report 4-25-2012

It’s Sturgeon Time! Limited Time Only! Only 20 days left! Don’t miss out!
Check out this picture of one of the healthy sized ones caught recently. Riley Tarsi guided by Captain Keith reeled in and released a nice 61 inch sturgeon this past weekend.

Check out this entertaining video of the sturgeon action Jake & Aaron from Bemidji Outdoors had recently.

The details…..
Areas from one mile up river from the lodge through Four Mile Bay have been producing some nice sturgeon.  Quite a few are being caught right out in front of the lodge. It is a blast watching from our front window these prehistoric monsters being caught daily.  The water temperature has come up a little bit over the past week; we are sitting around 45 degrees right now, typical for this time of year.  Even though it was a early spring the weather the past few weeks overall has been quite cool keeping the temperature water low.

The depth to hook into one of these monsters is all over the board really 16′, 21′ and 40′.  Depth doesn’t seem to be the biggest factor, than finding a hole in the river bottom is.   Sitting at the edge of a hole so the current will pull your hook into the hole where the sturgeon lurk seems to be a successful approach.  If after a half hour or so you are not getting anything adjust your anchor by moving closer or further away, even sometimes 3 feet can make all of the difference.  Once you hook into a good one you better have ate your Wheaties, they will fight you for it, sometimes up to 1-2 hours.  Size 5-6 circle hooks and a 2 oz no roll weight works best tipped with night crawlers work best to lure them in.  Only 20 days left of the spring season, April 24-May 7 you can harvest one within size limits if you purchase a sturgeon tag (only $5) along with your Minnesota fishing license and May 8-15 you can catch and release before the season ends for a month and half time reopening July 1 again. We anticipate the bite to be good right through to the end of the season.  We still have some openings for lodging, camping and guided trips too! Give us a call! 800-862-8602 or contact us online here.

Check out the recent article in the St. Cloud Times more about the phenomenal sturgeon we have here. According to local DNR Large Lake Specialist, Tom Heinrich, in his estimation Lake of the Woods and the Rainy River has one of the largest sturgeon populations in the country!
Read all about it here….

Pike Bite
The best pike bite continues to be in the Zippel Bay & Four Mile Bay area lately.  Anchored with dead bait has been best.

6th Annual Sturgeon Tournament is next weekend!
May 4 & 5 is our annual sturgeon tournament. One boat spot remains available. Give us a call to book your spot. Entry fee is only $70 per person and includes a prime rib awards banquet dinner.  Live Entertainment and prizes up to $4800 in mostly cash will be given away over the two days. Always a great time!