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Oak Island Ice Conditions & Fishing Report

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January 28, 2014

 

Afternoon bite has been best!
The afternoon bite has been best this week.  Nice mixes of walleyes and saugers have been caught this week. Several slot sized walleyes (19.5”-28”) and some very nice saugers 14”-17”.  Jigging and dad sticking have both been working equally as well.  The houses have been doing best in 24’-30’ of water on varies reefs. Plain colored hooks with beads, gold jigs and white jigs with red eyes have been working well tipped with a minnow.  We are now heading into the last half of our season. Where does the time go?  If you haven’t made it up this year, give us a call 800-772-8411!

Ice Conditions
Currently we have between 30-34 inches of ice in the areas we fish and travel

Ice Road from Young’s Bay to Oak Island
The road is in good shape.  Take a drive out!

Trail Conditions
Trail conditions are fair. Lake trails are better than the land trails. Warm temperatures and lack of snow fall has made the conditions tough this year. Grooming still continues when conditions permit. An inch of snow is forecasted for Wednesday and Friday at this point.

Check out our new lake home available to rent!
Three bedrooms, two bathrooms, awesome views, satellite TV, Wi-Fi, private dock, full kitchen and wrap around deck.

Until next week! Have a great week of fishing!

Oak Island Lake of the Woods Ice Conditions & Fishing Report

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1/21/2015

Fishing remains good!
A mix of jigging and dead heading right off bottom with a 3/8 oz red jig with a white eye tipped with a minnow has been hot in 24’-28’ of water! Boy oh boy!  The walleyes, saugers and occasional perch have been hungry.  The best time of day has been all over the map. Some houses do the best for the first two hours in the morning and late afternoon and others do best midday.

Ice Conditions
We have 30”-32” of ice in the areas we fish and travel. Looking good to bring us right through late March!

Trail Report
The lake trail from the south shore of Lake of the Woods to Oak Island was moved yesterday due to some pressure ridge issues. The new trail is in much better shape and will is being groomed today.  The Baudette to Warroad trail will be re-routed later this week or next for the same reasons.   Like always be sure to use caution especially when temperature changes fluctuate rapidly.  Snow conditions are ok at this time. We could use more, however riders are finding some decent conditions on some of the trails. For more information on the land trails, click here for the Drifters Snowmobile Club Facebook page for the Baudette area and here for the Northwest Angle Edge Riders Club for the northwest angle and oak island area.

Ice Road from Young’s Bay to Oak Island
The road is in good shape. Follow the signs and take a ride. It is about 10 miles out.

Lodging and fishing packages available until late March!
Give us a call to book your stay 800-772-8411 or reserve online.

Good fishing!

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January 14, 2015

Good fishing!
A mix of jigging and dead sticking right on bottom in 24’-28’ using gold jigs or Swedish pimples tipped with a minnow has been very successful this week!  Anglers have been reeling in nice 14”-18” walleyes, as well as a mix of nice perch, sauger and 38” fat northern pike was also caught this week.

Ice Conditions
Currently we have 20”-24” of ice in the areas we travel and fish.

Ice Road from Young’s Bay to Oak Island
The ice road is in great shape and marked. Watch for our signs. Take the 9 mile venture out and come for a visit.

Snow & Trail Report
We currently have about 12 inches of snow in the area. Trails are being groomed weekly.  We could use some more snow for ideal conditions but the trails are improving.

 We ice fish until late March!

Make your reservations today 800-772-8411 www.oakislandlodge.com

Oak Island Ice Conditions & Fishing Report

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January 2, 2014

Anglers have been reporting catching their limits in depths around 24’. Pink, white or green jigs tipped with minnows or shiners have been getting results. The morning bite or right before dark is bringing anglers their best success.

Ice Road is open!
The ice road from Young’s Bay to Oak Island is plowed and open.

Snowmobile Trails
Lake Trails – All lake trails are staked except The Angle to Warroad. The snowmobile trail has been moved and marked around the cracks around Garden Island and Knight Island. If you venture off the trail, be advised there are some pressure ridges around the lake. Grooming is dependent upon snow.

Looking for a job?

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Sportsman’s Lodges on Lake of the Woods has many positions open throughout the year. Whether you are looking for part time, full time, seasonal or year round, work where you play! Sportsman’s Lodges are family run resorts offering competitive pay, discounts and housing at the top of the nation, Lake of the Woods, MN. Click here for the current openings and application. Click here.

Live Bands at Sportsman’s Lodge, Baudette, MN

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Get out and enjoy music and good times the next time you visit Lake of the Woods.

2014
Dec 19 & 20 Dynasty DJ
Dec 26 & 27 Fireline
Dec 29 – 31 Fireline
Dec 31 New Year’s Eve Party!  Exclusive one night only menu, live entertainment, party favors and lots of fun!
2015
Jan 1 – 3 Fireline
Jan 5 – 10 Fireline
Jan 12 – 17 Fireline
Jan 23 & 24 Dynasty DJ
Jan 30 & 31 Cold Shot
Feb 1 Superbowl Specials
Feb 6 & 7 Evolve
Feb 13 & 14 Eagle Creek
Feb 14 Valentine’s Day Specials.  Bring your sweetie to Sportsman’s for delicious food specials, live entertainment, great fishing, relaxing and more.
Feb 20 – 22 Fireline
Feb 23 – 28 Fireline
Mar 2 – 7 Fireline
Mar 13 & 14 Dynasty DJ
Mar 17 St Patty’s Day Specials
Mar 20 & 21 Cold Shot
Mar 27 & 28 Dynasty DJ
Mar 28 Annual Mardi Gras Party
Mar 31 Last day to have permanent fish houses out on Lake of the Woods.
Apr 14 Last Day of Walleye Season
May 9 Walleye Season Opens
May 10 Mother’s Day Champagne Brunch 9am-2pm Reservations suggested.
Jun 21 Father’s Dining Specials

Check back often for more events being added! Have questions? We’ve got answers! Call us today at (866) 533-8998

http://sportsmanslodges.com/rainyriver/dining-and-bar/entertainment/

Oak Island Ice Conditions & Fishing Report

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December 19, 2014

We are open for the season!  Fishing has been good. Gold jigs tipped with a minnow in 18′-26′ of water. Nice 14″-18″ walleyes have been found the past few days. Give us a call to book your winter trip! 800-862-8602

Ice Road is open!
The ice road from Young’s Bay to OakIsland is plowed and open. Call for directions before you come as it has not been marked yet. 14-15 inches of ice is reported.

Snowmobile Trails
Lake Trails – All lake trails are staked except Driftwood Point to Warroad. Grooming is dependent upon snow.

Make your dinner reservations now for New Years!
Dinner Specials, Party Favors, Champagne Toast and a whole lot of fun!

We will be closed both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

Did you know?

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Walleye Facts

Walleye is the largest member of the perch family and has been known to reach 25 pounds.  North of the border, the walleye is more commonly known as pickerel. Its name comes from the fact that the fish’s eyes point outward, as if looking at the walls.  They also have huge marble-like eyes, which feature a layer of reflective pigment, which means that the walleye can see quite well in dim light.  The most common prey is the yellow perch which lacks this ability to see well in low light.  This trait alone has made the walleye a successful predator.

Walleye are among the most popular of all game fish. Each year, Minnesota anglers keep roughly 3.5 million walleyes totaling 4 million pounds.

The walleye is the state fish of Minnesota and South Dakota and the official fish of Saskatchewan. More walleye is eaten in Minnesota than in any other state of the United States. Locally, Baudette is known as the “Walleye Capital” of the World”. You can see the 40 foot statue of Willie Walleye at the corner of Highway 11 and International Drive in Baudette. Make sure to bring your camera! www.sportsmanslodges.com

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