5/9/2013
Walleye Opener is in 2 days!
It is time to start reeling in the walleyes! Over 75 miles of open water is right out our front door. Are you ready for some action?
Current water temperature has climbed to 45 degrees at our docks, water level is low, and water clarity has improved over the past week with the run off now gone and no precipitation. The current is slow –moderate in speed. The DNR reports the spawn has not occurred yet. We are looking forward to some good fishing this weekend! Guided Outfitter and Charter Trips are still available. We can accommodate groups of 1 or more. Give us a call 800-862-8602 or log on to our website.
The summer walleye limit is now in effect on Lake of the Woods is 4 or sauger/walleye combination of 6 no more than 4 walleyes. One walleye over 28 inches may be kept per angler. All walleyes between 19.5 inches and 28 inches must be released.
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Four Mile Bay & Rainy River are wide open. This is a Picture of the Lighthouse Gap 5-8-2013 |
Satellite Image of Lake of the Woods 5-8-2013 |
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Morris Point Gap 5-8-2013
Still catching some nice sturgeon Sturgeon “keep one” season is now closed but catch and release season still continues for another week through May 15. Some huge monsters over 70 inches have been reported this past week. A 5/0 octopus or circle hook tipped with night crawlers is working well in the deep holes of the river bottom. Guided Outfitter trips are available 800-862-8602.
The pike bite has been good the past week. This season is continuous on Lake of the Woods and never closes. Zippel Bay, Four Mile Bay and bays up river have been good.
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Lake of the Woods NW Angle & Oak Island Fishing Report
5/9/2013
Greetings from Sportsman’s Oak Island Lodge! Unfortunately we will not be able to open for walleye opener this year due to the ice conditions. We are starting to see some open pockets of water around points, bays and between the docks, but not enough water yet to navigate on a boat. We are hoping for some warmer weather and rain to move in this week and move out the ice soon! At this point we are looking at opening next weekend, May 17 but will know more next week. For sure we believe opening Memorial Weekend will not be a problem. Give us a call to make your summer plans! 800-772-8411.
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5-8-2013 Docks |
5-8-2013 Docks |