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Oak Island Lake of the Woods Fishing Report

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September 17, 2014

Among the Islands…

Head over to Little Oak or Four Blocks with your hammered gold jigs tipped with minnows or crawler harnesses with leeches on your fishing rods and you should find the walleye in the 20’-25’ water mark.  You may even be able to catch a few perch, crappie and bass as well.  The muskie bite is active around the shore lines or in the weed beds. Smaller lures with a slower presentation are still the most effective method being used.  No snow in the forecast as the weather looks to have partly sunny skies, temps getting to the high-60’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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September 10, 2014

Up, up and away…

To the islands we shall go.  Head towards Garden, Bridges, or Night and you will find limits of walleyes being caught.  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’-25’ water in among the rocks and the shallow corners of reefs.

Andrew from Nebraska 
24” Walleye
Captain Mike
 
Axel Berny, San Francisco, CA
28.5 inch walleye, released. 
Captain Dave

Fall is in the air. It won’t be long and we will start seeing the walleyes start moving in shallower and up river. The stage is getting set for the annual emerald shiner run. Where shiners run, walleyes are sure to follow. Fall fishing is a great time!

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.

We are somewhat normal back down at the docks.  Guests are able to load and unload from the charter boats as in the past.  Some of the boat slips are now rentable but please call the front desk at 1-800-862-8602 as they are on a reserved-basis only.  However at this time, there is no electric at the docks so please keep that in mind when wanting to reserve a slip.

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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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Sept 15-Oct 15

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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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Rates as low as $58 per person per night!

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.

Fall rates start Sept 15!
Rates as low as $58 per person per night!

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.

August Specials at Sportsman’s Lodge Rainy River Location!

Friday, Aug 22 & Saturday, Aug 23-$79 lodge rooms for up to 2 adults and 2 kids plus tax.

Labor Day Week Special Aug 26-Sept. 1. Stay 3 nights and get the 4th night free in lodge rooms or cabins!

Book your trip today! 800-862-8602 or online here. 

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Oak Island Lake of the Woods Fishing Report

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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

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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.

August Specials at Sportsman’s Lodge Rainy River Location!

Friday, Aug 22 & Saturday, Aug 23 – $79 lodge rooms  for up to 2 adults and 2 kids plus tax.

Labor Day Week Special Aug 26 – Sept. 1. Stay 3 nights and get the 4th night free in lodge rooms or cabins!

Book your trip today! 800-862-8602 or online here. 

80’s Party!
Saturday, Sept 30!
Contests! Prizes! Specials! Entertainment! Lots of fun!