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Current Ice Conditions

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11/25/2015

 

Happy Thanksgiving!
From our homes to yours, the staff at Sportsman’s Lodges wishes you and your family a Happy Thanksgiving!

It’s Freezing Season!
The freezing season is in progress. Late last week small bays froze over including the Baudette Bay in Baudette and parts of Young’s Bay at the Northwest Angle near our Oak Island location. The forecast for the week ahead is calling for lows in the teens. We expect to see the bays continue to make ice and the big lake continue to cool down. Now all we need is the wind to keep calm and subzero temperatures and we will start to make some serious ice. It is crazy how fast the season can change. Once we get below zero we can make an inch or two a day! When we get 10-12 inches of safe ice, we are ready to roll! Stay tuned for updates. At this point an early December start date is in our sights.

Bays are making ice!
Bays are making ice!
Baudette Bay
Baudette Bay

Gift Cards Available
Looking for a great gift idea for the angler on your list? We have gift cards available. Always the right color, size and price! Click here to purchase online now.

Ice Fishing Packages starting at $166!
Sportsman’s Lodge Rainy River Location
Hook this Hot Deal before it is gone!
1 night lodging in a room or cabin and 1 day ice fishing including the fish house warm and ready just off a quiet groomed trail, transportation to and from the fish house, use of jig sticks, jigs, bait and tackle.

Saturday, December 26, Wednesday, December 30 and Saturday, January 2

  • $166 per person
  • With breakfast, lunch and dinner $215

Wednesday, January 6 and Thursday, January 14

  • $142 per person
  • With breakfast, lunch and dinner $190

Rates quoted are price per person plus tax, based on double occupancy at the Sportsman’s Lodge Rainy River location. Upgrade to our new villas for an additional $18 per person. Click here to book now or call us at 800-862-8602!

Thanksgiving Day Office Hours
Our office will be closed on Thanksgiving Day. We will re-open Friday at 8am.

Current Ice Conditions

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Weather is cooling down!
We are starting to see the temperature dip. Snow and lows in the teens is in the forecast today and for the rest of the week! We are ready to get this water cooled down and make some ice. Current water temperature is 37 degrees.  Fall projects are in full swing and we are doing our ice dance! Who is with us?

Once we get the our first blast of cold air we just need zero degrees or colder for 10 days and we will have 10-12 inches of safe ice to start our season.  It doesn’t take long once we start freezing.  Get your reservations in now. Many dates are filling up fast!

ice-slIce Fishing season is soon here!

Stay tuned for updates. We are looking to another fun year!

For reservations click here to book now or call us at
Baudette/Rainy River Location: 800-862-8602
Oak Island & Eagle Ridge Location 800-772-8411

Who wants a FREE ICE FISHING TRIP this year?  Click here to enter for your chance to win!

Winter Ice Fishing 3 Great Destinations & 4 Great Winter Packages!

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Winter Ice Fishing
3 Great Destinations & 4 Great Winter Packages!

Sportsman’s Lodge Rainy River Location

12 miles north of Baudette on the Rainy River just a hop, skip and a jump from the south shore of Lake of the Woods.

3 nights lodging in your choice of a lodge room or cabin, 2 days ice fishing including the fish house, use of jig sticks, jigs, bait, transportation to and from the fish house, fish cleaning and 8 delicious meals – *$464 midweek/$524 weekend

Or in our new villas – *$518 midweek/$578 weekend

*Price per person plus tax and based on double occupancy

Click here to request a reservation or call 800-862-8602. Click here to contact us.

Sportsman’s Oak Island Lodge

Located 9 miles off the Northwest Angle on beautiful Oak Island, MN Lake of the Woods

3 nights lodging in a villa, 2 days ice fishing including the fish house, use of jig sticks, jigs, bait, transportation to and from the fish house, fish cleaning and 8 delicious meals – * $510

Or in our condos – *$525

*Price per person plus tax and based on double occupancy

Click here to request a reservation or call 800-772-8411. Click here to contact us.

Sportsman’s Lodge Eagle Ridge

Located 9 miles off the Northwest Angle on beautiful Oak Island, MN Lake of the Woods just 1/4 mile from Sportsman’s Oak Island Lodge

3 nights lodging, 2 days ice fishing including the fish house, use of jig sticks, jigs, bait, tackle and fish cleaning and 8 delicious meals – *$510

*Price per person plus tax and based on double occupancy

Click here to request a reservation or call 800-772-8411. Click here to contact us.

Sportsman’s Lodge Sleeper Houses

Fish on the south shore of Lake of the Woods. Drive to our office located at the Sportsman’s Lodge Rainy River location 12 miles north of Baudette, MN and we will take you from there!

3 Nights lodging in a sleeper fish house and 3 days fishing. 
Includes the fish house equipped with bunks, restroom, table and chairs, cook stove and oven, kitchen utensils, drinking water and bait. Jig sticks available upon request – *$254 midweek/$282 weekend

5% discount with 6 people in a house.

*Price per person plus tax and based on double occupancy

Click here to request a reservation or call 218-634-1589. Click here to contact us.

P.S. – Fishing packages make great gifts! Gift cards available! Always the right size, color and price for the angler on your list.

Purchase yours online now! Click here to visit our gift shop.

www.SportsmansLodges.com

Lake of the Woods Current Ice Conditions Report

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11/11/2015

 

Happy Veteran’s Day!
Thank you to all the great men and women who have served! Our hats are off to you!

Ice Fishing starts in less than a month
The stage is starting to be set for the 2015-2016 ice fishing season! Water temperature is on the decline, air temperature is in the 30’s and 40’s and snow is in the forecast. We are busy working on fall projects an tuning up equipment. It has been a beautiful fall but we are ready for ice fishing! It is amazing how fast it can turn. Once we get the blast of cold air we just need zero degrees or colder for 10 days and we will have 10-12 inches of safe ice to start our season. Get your reservations in now. Many dates are filling up fast!

Shannon Blomquist
Who is ready for some ice fishing fun?


Stay tuned for updates. We are looking forward to another fun year!

For reservations click here to book now or call us at
Baudette/Rainy River Location: 800-862-8602
Oak Island & Eagle Ridge Location: 800-772-8411

 

 

Lake of the Woods South Shore Fishing Report

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11/4/2015

Few more weeks of fishing in boats
Anglers are still launching boats and reeling in some walleyes.  A few more weeks of fishing in boats and then we should start seeing some ice forming to get us ready for an early December ice fishing start.  We start ice fishing with 10-12 inches of safe ice. Our typical start date of our winter ice fishing season is by the first or second week in December.  The ice can form quickly when the temperatures cool down.  Once we get down to zero degrees or less we can make an inch of ice a day.

This week’s bite has been good and the cooler it gets the better we expect it to get.
Current water temperature is 43 degrees. The best bite has been outside the Light House Gap and Morris Point Gap in 22’-26’ of water using pink and gold jigs or spinners tipped with a minnow.  In the Rainy River the best bite has been at first light in the morning for a few hours and just a few hours in the evening before dark in 14’-19’ using pink and gold jigs or spinners tipped with a minnow. Wheeler’s Point, Wabanica Bay, just out in front of Anchor Bay Trailer Park about 3 miles west of Baudette, in front of the Baudette airport just on the west edge of Baudette and Clementson Rapids area have all produced some nice walleyes. Our guide boats are all put away for the season but lodging and docking is available if you would like to go out on your own.

This week’s forecast

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Fall Lodging Specials through November 30!
Take advantage of our fall lodging as low as $40* per person per night. Our restaurant, bar and pool are now closed until December but lodging remains open through November!  Click here to learn more. Book your stay today! *plus tax and based on double occupancy

Ice fishing season is just around the corner.
Book your stay now for the most options and availability.

You Still Have Time!

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10/28/2015

 

You still have time!
Water temperature is 46 degrees. Walleyes are biting and it looks like the weather is going to allow us at least a few more weeks of soft water fishing. Lodging rates as low as $40 per person per night! Give us a call to reserve your stay.

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Check out this video report from our good friend Joe Henry from Lake of the Woods Tourism Bureau.

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Grouse Season moving into peak

The leaves continue to fall and the birds are in abundance. Come and explore the Beltrami Island State Forest right out of our back door! Over 66,000 acres to explore! http://sportsmanslodges.com/rainyriver/activities/hunting/

Hot Fall Deals at Sportsmans!

Starting at $40 per person per night Lodging Special through Nov 30!

Winter is just around the corner! Do you have your reservations in yet?
Ice Fishing starts in 40 days!

Lake of the Woods South Shore Fishing Report

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10/21/2015

October Walleye Fishing
The current water temperature is 48 degrees. The best approach to reeling in some nice walleyes has been jigging with gold, orange or any bright colored jig or spinner tipped with a minnow.  The river is picking up more and more each day.  A good bite still continues in the Light House Gap, Morris Point Gap, just outside of Pine Island and Morris Point in 22’-28’ of water.

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Fall Lodging Specials through November 30!
Take advantage of our fall lodging as low as $40* per person per night and guided and lodging fishing specials as low as $201* per person for 2 nights and one day. Lodging specials available through November 30 and guided fishing through October.  We offer guided charter fishing, guided 18’-20’ outfitter fishing, dock rental, boat rentals, lodging, restaurant, indoor pool, bar and more!  Click here to learn more. Book your stay today! *plus tax and based on double occupancy

Sportsman’s Annual Halloween Party is this Saturday, Oct 24!
Throw your costume in your tackle box and join us for a fun weekend! $200 Cash Prize for Best Costume, Great drink specials like FREE Witch’s Brew 7pm-8pm and $2 Can Beer, $45* per person Lodging Specials, Entertainment and a whole lot of fun! Click here to learn more and book your stay. *plus tax and based on double occupancy

Fall Dining & Bar Hours
Breakfast will be available through Sunday, Oct 25 and re-opening in early December. The Sandbar will be open this week Thur-Sun 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM and Mon-Wed 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM. The week of Oct 26th The Sandbar will be open daily 4pm-10pm. Lodging is available anytime

Ice fishing season is just around the corner.
Book your stay now for the most options and availability.

Excellent Fishing

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Walleyes are active this week! Anglers have been finding a good bite in 22’-26’ of water and 15’-18’ around points. Soldier’s Point, Massacre Island, points around Falcon Island and Little Oak Island has been good. Average size has been 16”-17” in length. Gold jigs tipped with a minnow are working best! Water temperature is 51 degrees.

Crappie Bite
Crappie bite has been best around structure and points of 20’ and 30’-40’ in depth. The cooler it gets the better the bite should get. Average size has been between 12”-16”. Pink and gold jigs tipped with a minnow have been working well. Looking for a hot bite? We suggest taking a guide, they know just where to find them!.

Muskie & Northern Pike
Trolling is picking up. Still getting a few fish casting but trolling has been best. Average size has been 32”. Points and gaps with current have been good spots to find them. Trolling with 8”-14” plugs is the best approach.

Sportsman’s Oak Island Lodge and Sportsman’s Eagle Ridge fall season is coming to a close. We will be closing Oct 18 and re-opening in December for ice fishing. The office will be open to take your calls and winter reservations. Sportsman’s Lodge Rainy River location near Baudette will have the dining and bar available until Oct 26 and lodging available any time. Book your winter reservation today!

Walleyes are biting in the river!

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Water temperature has cooled down a few more degrees this week. Currently we are sitting at 53 degrees.  Weather forecast is looking like a typical October week.

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Lighthouse Gap, Wheeler’s Point, Wabanica Bay, Baudette Airport, Clementson Rapids area and just outside of Pine Island in 17’-21’ and 26’-30’ have been hot spots. Gold or a brightly colored jig or spinner tipped with a minnow is working well. Anglers are catching some nice 15”-22” walleyes with an occasional walleye over 22”. Northern Pike have been also biting well in areas with current. Weedy bays up river casting with a shad rap or dare devil has been producing some nice pike too. Between now and freeze up, Lake of the Woods hosts some of the best fall fishing!

Fall Loding Specials

Take advantage of our fall lodging and guided fishing specials. We offer guided charter fishing, guided 18’-20’ outfitter fishing, dock rental, boat rentals, lodging, restaurant, indoor pool, bar and more! Click here to learn more. Book your stay today!

Annual Halloween Party is Oct 24!
Throw your costume in your tackle box and join us for a fun weekend! $200 Cash Prize for Best Costume, Great drink specials, $45* per person Lodging Specials, Entertainment and a whole lot of fun! Click here to learn more and to book your stay! *plus tax and based on double occupancy.

Fall Dining & Bar Hours
Breakfast, lunch, dinner and drinks will be available until Sunday, Oct 25. After that we will be closed except for private parties until early December when ice fishing season begins. Lodging is still available and the front desk will be remaining open daily through the ice freezing season.

Ice fishing season is just around the corner.
Book your stay now for the most options and availability.

Lake of the Woods South Shore Fishing Report

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Leaves are falling and the walleyes are biting!
The weather this fall has been great and it looks like we are going to get more decent fall like weather in the week ahead. Water temperature has taken a nice plunge this week down 6 degrees to 56 degrees. Walleyes are moving into the Rainy River and in shallower.  Gold and pink spinners tipped with a minnow have been hot this week in depths outside of Pine Island and Graceton Beach in 27’-30’of water. Shallower depths on the lake in 16’-21’, gaps and the river have been best in the morning and late afternoon/evenings.  Some note able areas of the river have been Wabanica Bay, 3 miles west of town by Anchor Bay Trailer Park and in front of the Baudette airport. Shiners are moving in more and more by the day. Now through freeze up is prime time for some great walleye fishing!

Forecast for the week ahead

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Fall lodging specials starting at only $40*!
$40* per person per night Sun-Thurs and $45* weekends in our cabins and lodge rooms. Relax in our brand new villas for only $59* now through Nov 30.  Get cozy in a cabin, reel in some walleyes, kick back in the hot tub and watch the big game on the new 40 and 65 inch TVs in the bar.  Charter fishing packages, 18’ & 20’ guided boats, boat rentals and dock slips also available. Click here for our entire fall package options.  Click here now to book online or call us at 800-862-8602. *rates plus tax and based on double occupancy

Annual Halloween Party is Oct 24!
Sportsman’s always puts on a fun Halloween party! Throw your costume in your tackle box and join us! $200 cash prize for best costume, awesome drink specials like FREE witch’s brew from 7pm-8pm, $2 beer specials, $3 Halloween shots, ½ price apps 3-6 & 9-10, entertainment, prizes and a whole lot of fun! Come before 8pm or lodge with us and get free cover.  Stay and Play, lodging starting at only $45* per person per night! Click here to learn more and to book your stay!