Spring Fishing is here on
Lake of the Woods and the Rainy River

Spring Lodging Rates available March 14 – May 26

  • Lodging as low as $40 per person per night
  • $40 midweek/$45 weekends cabin or lodge room based on dbl occ.
  • Enjoy our new villas $59

For our spring rates and packages Click here.
Guided Outfitter Trips

Hook into the action with you and up to 3 more people and one of our professional guides in one of our 18 or 20 foot outfitter boats. Guided Outfitter trips are all day trips from 8am to 5pm and include the guide, bait, use of rods and reels, fish cleaning and soft drinks/water assortment for your enjoyment. Rates are only $450 for the boat for the day. Trips are available now!

Docking

Dock slips are available for only $10 a night. We anticipate to have water at our docks by March 25 at this point!

Rainy River Boat Access Ramp Directions & Information
New Boat Rental!

Rent our new 20’ Lund Alaskan dual center console boat. Equipped with a 115 hp motor, 4 swivel seats and a casting seat, Graph/GPS, marine band radio, full windshield, anchor, life jackets and one tank of gas.

Rate is $250 day and $150 half day.
Charter Trips

Charter trips are available starting May 14. Let us package a trip for you to include lodging, fishing and meals. Charter trips can be scheduled for a half day (8am-noon or 1pm-5pm) or all day (8am-5pm). Charter trips include a 27′ Sportscraft, space for up to 6 passengers plus a professional guide, onboard restroom, use of poles, bait, tackle, fish cleaning and assortment of soft drinks and water for your enjoyment. Up to 20% off summer lodging and charter fishing packages May 14-26. Click here for the discounted spring rates.

Minnesota Lake of the Woods Fishing seasons:

-Walleye open until April 14 and re-opens May 14
-Pike – continuous – never stops!
-Sturgeon – catch & release until April 23, keep 1 (within size limits) April 24-May 7, catch & release May 8-15

Limits:

Walleye & Sauger
Rainy River & Four Mile Bay

(Four Mile Bay is the SE bay of Lake of the Woods near Wheeler’s Point)
March 1, 2016-April 14, 2016
Limit of 2 Walleye 19 ½” and larger must be immediately released.

May 14, 2016-Nov 30, 2016
Limit of 6
Not more than 4 can be walleye; only 1 walleye over 28″; walleye 19 ½” through 28″ must be immediately released.

Lake of the Woods
Dec 1, 2015-April 14, 2016
Limit of 8
Not more than 4 can be walleye; only 1 walleye over 28″; walleye 19 ½” through 28″ must be immediately released.

May 14, 2016-Nov 30, 2016
Limit of 6
Not more than 4 can be walleye; only 1 walleye over 28″; walleye 19 ½” through 28″ must be immediately released.

Northern Pike
Limit 3
Only 1 over 40″; all northern pike from 30″ through 40″ must be immediately released.

Lake Sturgeon
October 1 – April 23
Catch & release only

April 24 – May 7
One per calendar year. Fish must be 45″-50″ inclusive or over 75″. Immediately upon reducing a fish to possession, you must validate and attach your sturgeon tag. Harvested sturgeon must be registered within 48 hours.

May 8 – May 15
Catch & Release Only

May 16 – June 30
Closed

This information has been taken from the Minnesota Fishing Regulations information printed by the DNR and is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Regulation books are available at the lodge for your convenience or can be viewed online here. Border Waters information starts on page 44,

Minnesota Fishing licenses are available at Sportsman’s Lodge or by purchasing online here

Click here for the latest open water update and fishing report. 

All rates stated are subject to state and local tax.

Click here to book now or call 877-563-3050. 

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