Different Methods, Same Results…

There has certainly been the need for flexibility this summer.  What’s the saying?…if at first you don’t succeed, try, try again.  Such is the case.  Both bait fishing and controlled depth fishing have been producing walleyes but it just depends on the day and the water that determines which method is used.  Bait fishing has remained constant and has produced walleyes in about 14’-20’ water.  Hammered gold spinners tipped with a leech or crawler is always a good bet to what they will bite on.  As far as the controlled depth fishing, the hard north wind has muddied the water, so most anglers have headed north.

The water has receded somewhat within the last few days 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.  Next week’s weather looks like summer as the highs are in the 80’s with mostly sunny skies.

Tom Kenville Group

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Fishing Report – 6/5/14

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Dr. Suess must have been thinking about Lake of the Woods when he wrote, “One fish, two fish, red fish, blue fish.” Because anglers have been reeling in and releasing that, and more, including; big fish, small fish, walleye, sauger, northern and even a few sturgeon this week.

The fish have been roaming the lake this week. Anglers and guides have reported productive fishing near Long Point and Zippel Bay, in 4-Mile Bay, near Morris Point and Lighthouse Gaps, in front of Pine Island and further north near Knight’s Island.  Drop an anchor and jig in 6’ to 16’ of water with gold, pink or orange tackle tipped with frozen shiners.

Brad Keitel from Oxford, LA had a great trip with Captain Dave! He caught and released two trophy sized walleyes! This one measured in at 28”!

Brad’s second walleye was the winner of the weekend! It measured in at 29.5”!

A Miami, FL resident caught and released the biggest fish of the week! Paul Driscoll reeled in this 29.75” walleye with Captain Dave!

Cecile Ropas traveled all the way from Lubbock, TX to fish with Captain Dave! He helped her with her catch-of-a-lifetime, 27” walleye!

In between helping his guests catch and release monsters, Captain Dave managed to catch and release this 28.5” walleye!

Favorable weather is expected to continue throughout the next 10-days, with highs ranging from the mid-60s to high-70s. Overnight lows should continue to dip down into the 40s and 50s throughout the  next few weeks. If you’re planning a trip, be sure to pack your rain gear, just in case. Click here for a look at the complete 10-Day Forecast.

No hassles, great fishing and no equipment required!

Schedule your charter fishing trip today. You will enjoy the relaxed fishing. We will do the work. You just need to show up and fish!  Full Day trips available include an experienced guide, use of poles and tackle, bait and fish cleaning.  Boat leaves at 8am and cruises back to the dock by 5pm. Groups of 1-6 per boat welcome. Check out our daily and package options here and book your trip today! The walleyes are waiting!

Dynasty DJ will be taking your requests in the Sandbar this Friday and Saturday night. For the full entertainment schedule, click here.

The last week has been perfect, and we don’t expect it to end anytime soon. The combination of great fishing, beautiful weather, and a long weekend set us up for the perfect kickoff to summer.

Anglers fishing the lake didn’t have to travel too far to find fish. Slot and trophy sized fish were found swimming in 6 to 14 feet of water in Four Mile Bay, the Lighthouse Gap and the Morris Point Gap. Anchored jigging with chartreuse, pink, white/pink combo and gold tackle tipped with a frozen shiner or live fathead produced some of the largest fish of the week. We expect the excellent fishing on the lake to continue as the water warms and the fish continue to move from the river to the lake.

River fishing has also offered anglers an excellent fishing experience. Like the lake, shallow, anchored jigging is the most productive method of fishing. The current on the river is pretty strong right now, so pack some extra weight for jigging. Gold, chartreuse and pink spinners are the tackle of choice.

Captain Darryl can still catch ‘em! Check out this 28.5” walleye he reeled in this week!

Rae Ellen Cloke traveled all the way from Louisiana for a few days of fishing on Lake of the Woods. She caught and released this 38” pike with Captain Dave!

We hit 80 degrees for the first time this season on Saturday, and expect the warm weather to continue. Click here for the full, 10-Day Forecast.

No hassles, great fishing and no equipment required!

Schedule your charter fishing trip today. You will enjoy the relaxed fishing. We will do the work. You just need to show up and fish!  Full Day trips available include an experienced guide, use of poles and tackle, bait and fish cleaning.  Boat leaves at 8am and cruises back to the dock by 5pm. Groups of 1-6 per boat welcome. Check out our daily and package options here and book your trip today! The walleyes are waiting!

Dynasty DJ will be taking your requests in the Sandbar this Friday and Saturday night. For the full entertainment schedule, click here.