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Fishing Reports for Minnesota Fishing-Archive for Lake
of the Woods Fishing
Name: Hortundra Lake_of_the_WoodsQuick report from Long Point Sun. 2-16. Went to the left and out just past most. Set up in 34ft. good day bite.fished from 8:30 till 3:30 with fish on the screen more times than not. Brother and Myself caught plenty of small walleyes, some very nice Perch, very few sauger. We kept 9 Walleyes and 7 Perch. Eyes were 14 plus, the biggest 18inch. Perch were 10 plus, with a dandy 13.5 inch. Sutton Spoon Name: Thrutheice Lake_of_the_WoodsGentelmen & ladies, Hints from this past erk of fishing at LOW... Fishing was the best we had this year {3rd trip} Went out of Morris Point Just because its only 3 bucks per person to use his road and bridge over pressure ridge... You can drive anywhere and this trip we only went out 1 1/2 miles aprox 30ft of water...ice is THICK need extension this time of year.... Fishing was like I said VERY good.. limits of decent walleyes 16-22 inches.. but the best part is the sauger were very nice also.. many 14-16 inchers....The bride and I fished the same 4 holes 3 strait days... didnt need to move in the "shallows" at all...You will still have to catch ALOT of the "cigar" type walleys and sauger, but just throw them back because the bigger ones are on the bite....HINT:..Bait of choice fatheads and anything that GLOWS.. tried many different types and styles of jigs.. but if it didnt glow bite % was way down....larger jigs worked best.. 3-6 inches off the bottom and jig every 10-15 sec.. seamed this trip to work best..Afortability:... We stayed at a local motel $35 bucks a night and bring your own portable, because you can drive anywhere this year...Hope this helps....Good Luck & Good Fishing....thrutheice Name: Adam Hagen Lake_of_the_WoodsHello all, I just have another quick question. How does tipping work up at most of the resorts at L.O.W. Is it better to tip right away or when the trip is all over? What if I'm staying for 3 days? Should I tip daily, at the end, or whenever they assist us? Just curious. Any information would be great. Also, what is an "average" or normal tip. Thanks again and good luck to all. Name: wp20 Lake_of_the_WoodsLOW-Zipple. Bring a vex and don't be afraid to try pulling the fish off the bottom. Water is clearer this year. Deeper the better during the day. Name: BULLHEAD Lake_of_the_Woodszippel area of the lake is mostly flats, with hard or soft bottom. This time of year all day fishing is usually 28-30 feet deep over the mud--catching sauger, walleye, burbot. you can fish in shallow (10-15') for walleye--this is usually a morning/evening run, but who knows what you might catch middle of the day??? If fishing is slow, try snowmobiling or pull tabs. Name: Paul Lake_of_the_WoodsHeading to LOW for the first time on 3-7. We rented a sleeper out of Zippel bay resort. What structure are we likely to be fishing? Any Advice? We are also bringing portables so we can move if we have to. If the walleye fishing sucks, what options do we have? Name: scott holk Lake_of_the_Woodsicefisher, buffalo bay is a great place for monster pike, but you will need a manitoba license (about $18 u.s. funds) there is no slot limit on the manitoba side on pike, unlike the u.s. side. late february and march are when the pike fishing gets hot, i would try the mouth of the reed river, or on heppners bar, right where it runs into the telles flat on the north end. i was there the past two weekends, and the pike are biting slow. we did have 8 flags between the two of us over the weekend, and the fish we did get on the ice ranged from 5-15 pounds, but i did see a few bigger fish caught. the walleyes were biting like crazy, but lots of small ones, we did manage to keep 12. as far as u.s. water goes, for big pike, try off of springsteel resort, the mouth of the warroad river, zippel bay, or rainey river in baudette. lots of big pike at zippel. make sure you bring dead tip-up bait with, quantities are hard to come by up there, and bait is small (5-6 inch herring). I had better luck last year catching bigger fish with smelt in the 7-9 inch range, and the smellier the better!! good luck, and if you fish manitoba, remember to pinch the barbs on your hooks, they do check you on the ice at times, plus it is a lot easier to get the hooks out of the fish quickly for a better catch and release. Name: icefisher Lake_of_the_WoodsWe are planing on a trip to LOW mid-march looking for big pike. Heard buffalo bay is the place to go. Was wondering if someone could tell us of any good hot spots in US waters???
Name: icemaun Lake_of_the_Woodsid definitly bring an extension if u have one.saturday,long point had 33 inches in one spot out in deeper water,moved in just on the other side of the road and there were 45 inches!last week out babbler road i saw 33 inches.oh,and if tou can get shiner minnows,bring `em with you.no one had them in warroad or roseau.all they had were chubs.long point had shiners but were 2.50 per dozen(not scoop).you may get away wtithout an extension,but i wouldnt bet on it.it has been very cold,not even breaking minus ten some days.supposed to get up to 12 above tomarrow.hope this helps.most people have their extensions on. Name: Matt Lake_of_the_WoodsI was woundering if anyone has been fishing out of Cyrus resort our a resort in the same area? Any report would be helpfull. I will be going to Cyrus on 2/14/03. GOOD LUCK FISHIN'!!!!!!!! Name: Leebodude Lake_of_the_WoodsMANITOWOC......I fish out of Schusters a couple times a year. They are good folks. Most people/reports will tell you gold jigs for LOW. I usually keep one set line, plain #6 gold hook under a bobber 6-8 inches off the bottom and actively work a jigging spoon tipped with a small minnow or minnow head with the other until I establish a pattern. As far as tackle, any of the big stores; Gander Mountain, Galyans. If you forget something, chances are they will have it at the resort. Good luck. Name: Paul Lake_of_the_WoodsI'm possibly coming up this weekend. how thicks the ice? is an extension needed yet?
Name: Adam Hagen Lake_of_the_WoodsHey-Thanks for the good information Eric about Arnesens and such. I'll let you know how the sleeper works out. Good luck fishing to all. Name: Tony Lake_of_the_WoodsFished out by Gull Rock. Caught about 25 walleyes and a few sauger. They were hitting about everything were threw at them. Fished in 28-30 feet with chubs. Name: Tony Lake_of_the_WoodsWas up to LOW on 2/07. Fished at Gull Rock in 30 feet. Caught 22 walleyes and three sauger. The longest one was 11 inches. The were hitting everything we threw at them. Name: Jeremy Lake_of_the_WoodsWent to LOW last weekend. Fished 16 mile out of our portables in 29-33ft, caught 55 keeper eyes & saugers, released 1 34inch pike. Sat. was fast & furious, Sun. was a light bite, had to work for the fish. We had guys next to us 30ft away only caught 7 keepers all weekend. Name: ERIC Lake_of_the_WoodsIRONMIKE WHAT DO YOU MEAN1/10 THE PRESSURE.AS IN LESS FISHERMEN. LESS FISH? OR MORE BEER?THINKIN ABOUT TRYING NWA.WENT TO ARNESENS LAST WKND.WE USALLY GO TO THE RAINY AREA RESORTS. Name: Ironmike Lake_of_the_WoodsThe trick to LOW is the N>W> Angle, longer drive but 1/10 the pressure. Name: wallyhunter Lake_of_the_WoodsWas just up on "The Woods" the weekend of the 1st. We fished 16 mile reef all day on Saturday and didn't do to well. We ended up with 10 fish between 4 guys. It wasn't a total disaster but we really had to work to get those fish. My only tip is to keep moving if your not catching fish, this time of year they won't come to you. Name: Terry Lake_of_the_WoodsLooking at going to L.O.W. for the first time on Feb. 16 and 17th. Anyone have any suggestions on what resort to go through? Thanks alot!! Good luck to all. Name: AL J. Lake_of_the_WoodsI AM TAKING MY FIRST TRIP TO LAKE OF THE WOODS ON FEB 12TH. WILL BE FISHING FROM SCHUESTER'S RESORT. CAN SOMEONE TELL WHAT KIND OF JIGS OR TACKLE TO USE? ALSO, WHERE WOULD BE THE BEST PLACE TO BUY THEM IN MINNESOTA? THANK YOU. AL JAECKS. Name: Eric Lake_of_the_Woodsto adam h. went to arnesens the wknd of the 1st.The four of us caught aproximatly 70 walleyes about 55 keepers,fished fri,sat. Jigs-pimples, flyer jigs that glow red,demons that glow green w/red dot in the middle.We were on the 12mile fishing 32 ft. Fish on the bottom or inches off of it,and jig it.Out of those 55 keepers 10 were over a 1.5 lbs.Bigg pouts 1@15 lbs,1@7,and 1@5.Ugly but fun,no perch no northern,few sauger.Let me know how the sleeper goes,we might get one next year.plus good steak at the lodge,but small. HAVE FUN Name: Adam Hagen Lake_of_the_WoodsI will be going up to Arnesen's March 7th-10th and I was wondering if anyone has heard any information about the bite at all. We will be staying in the sleeper houses. I know that jigging is the key on L.O.W. and I know that chubby darters, sweedish pimples, jigging rapalas, gold and glow baits are key. However, if there is any other good bits of information that would be helpful it would be greatly appreciated. I think we will throw out a tip-up or two also and I was wondering if I should bring big suckers or shinners for some big beaks or roaming eyes. ALSO, I JUST WANTED TO SAY HOW COOL THIS WEBSITE IS AND I'M GLAD THAT FISHING FIN'ATICS CAN GET TOGETHER AND CHAT AND SHARE TACTICS. Name: jason Lake_of_the_Woodswe were up at LOW on the 1st and 2nd.fished on the mud in about 32 ft.caught lots of nimbers but the size came in the eve.kept10 fish first day with 3 lbs being the biggest.kept 20 fish the second day with two 6 lbs,and two at 3.5 to 4 lbs, nice mess of fish. hottest thing goig was a polished swedish pimple. fish always thumped it on the pause or downfall. stayed at sportsmans lodge. great place nice people.lots of action if you want to sort through them.watch the suspended fish on the vexilars they cruise from 1 ft of to 6 ft off the bottom. Name: WalleyeWacker Lake_of_the_WoodsWas up At LOW feb 1st weekend, We caught a couple hundred walleye and sauger just like the reports have been saying.BUT we could have fit most of them in our beer bottles. We had to keep moving constantly to find bigger fish, and had to use shiners. The bit was hot but fish were very disapointing in size. Name: Brian Lake_of_the_WoodsHere is my 2 cents. Fishing sucked. Read all kinds of reports from multiple sites. Talked to multiple locals and bait shops. Talked to about 10 people on the ice in different spots and they all said the same thing. I saw one guy with a bucket full of 16-20 inch sauger and walleye at 16 mile in 32 feet and he said he hadn't caught them in his current spot, as the fish are thrashing in his bucket and his setting the hook again. Lying bastard. He was using spottail shiners and a littler lead head and jigging. Other than him I saw alot of people with minimal fish. Long way to drive to not catch more than a few cigars and one ugly eelpout. Ice was about 30 inches. Seamed to be in OK shape but was really bumpy even for a big truck. Made it threw without having to use an extention but barely. I would bring it though. Name: bill Lake_of_the_Woodsfished around adrians houses on saturday and fishing was slower than 2 weeks ago but still managed to catch a couple of limits. the gold and pink gem an eye was the best. we fished in about 32 feet and had to pull up to alot of suspended fish at 25 feet, It was still a great day of fishing.... Name: George Lake_of_the_Woodsthanks ryan! Name: George Lake_of_the_Woodsthanks ryan! Name: ice maun Lake_of_the_Woods33 inches out a gull rock... Name: matt Lake_of_the_WoodsHow is the ice up there? AS far as safety? Thanks, Name: Ryan Highberg Lake_of_the_Woodsok, here goes. A sauger is basically a walleye, they have spots on their dorsal fin and no white spot at the tip of their tail fin. They dont grow quite as big but taste just as well. You catch a lot on Woods. And the Lake it selve is a very large and vast lake, almost nothing around you once you get out there, but the surroundings are beatiful, hope you have a blast and catch some fish, look for those saugers, youll get quite a few of them. Name: George Lake_of_the_WoodsIM GOIN FISHING IN THE LAKE OF THE WOODS IN AND 2 WEEKS. I NEVER BEEN THERE BEFORE THO. IS NICE THERE? AND WHAT ARE THESE Suger FISH. I HEAR ALOT OF PEOPLE TALKING ABOUT THEM BUT I DONT KNOW WHAT THEY ARE. WHAT DO THEY LOOK LIKE? ARE THEY NORMALLY BIG OR SMALL OR IN THE MIDDLE? HEY IM ONLY 12 YEARS PLD THATS WHY I AM ASKING SO MANY QUESTIONS. bUT IF ANYONR CAN ANSWER THANK YOU! Name: Jesse Lake_of_the_WoodsI will be fishing LOW during the end of Febraury for walleyes. I need to know what kind of tackle to bring up. I have never fished it before so any advance would be appreciated. If anybody has any ideas please e-mail me. Name: rookie@rangebroadband.com Lake_of_the_Woodswe have had a bit of fun with my bud catching a 10lb.eye and afew between 16 and 20 in. so far its been all good. HAVE ANY OF YOU FISHERFOLK A LINE ON A PORTABEL FISH HOUSE ON WHEELS,NOT TO SPENDY PLEASE? ALSO WILL YOU GIVE ME THE LOW DOWN ON THIS GOLD,IM NOT SURE WHAT OR HOW TO USE,OUR BITES HAVE BEEN ON OTHER JIGS, PLEASE TEACH ME. THANKS ROOKIE.
Name: Terry Lake_of_the_WoodsHeaded up to LOW at the end of february 22,23,24,25. We will be looking for some nothern pike action. We will be fishing around Pine Island. Any suggestions. Had slow action last year fishing tip ups for pike? Thxs. Name: goatpecker Lake_of_the_WoodsFished the flats 1/24 out of Warroad and had minimal luck - mostly goatpecker sauger caught in about 27 ft. Red seemed to be the color. Moved on 1/25 and fished out of Adrienes (11 mile) and caught more smaller fish in deeper water - about 35 ft. Around 3:00 on 1/25 tried fishing out of Sportsmans on the river and caught a few bigger fish, but nothing note worthy. Word was the reefs were the place to be. Name: ice maun Lake_of_the_Woodsi have been fishing the area arnessons fish and have been doing gerat.i will be out there thursday too and i know the weather is supposed to be around 24 above.i am always seeing rocky pnt moving houses all over and noticed they had a few houses behind where i have been fishing.i havent ever heard any thing bad about them and hear their guides are great and move around to find fish. sunday the big fish hit after 1pm up to almost dark,so we will see what happens out there tomarrow.before everything seemed early.good luck!also buckshot rattle spoons were working good at times,also thoose eye jigs and jig a bit and gold,green,orange,pink all been workin.been takin some killer perch too but sunday they were all runnin a little smaller.like a different class. Name: Neil Williams Lake_of_the_WoodsI was at arnesens this past weekend and gold was the key color for me. The fish were off the bottom 4 to 11 ft I also had the best luck in 25-27 feet of water tryed 30-35 feet not so good. Name: Kyle Lake_of_the_WoodsFished out on 16 mile on 1/25 didn't get any walleyes except small ones. Caught several small saugers and a couple eelpout. Fished right on bottom graphed several fish but just wern't biteing like they were a week before. They should start hitin' when the temp changes. Name: Aaron Lake_of_the_WoodsI was wondering if anyone had any ideas on a reasonable lodge that provides fishing and lodging within a decent price range in the zipple bay area or wheeler bay. Thanks. Name: Perchjerker Lake_of_the_WoodsI have a question about what depth everyone has been setting there lures off the bottom. Alot of people say from 3-6 inches off the bottom but we had pretty good luck the last couple of times when our lures were 1-3ft off the bottom. If u are consistantly catching small fish move your lure up and down to find the keepers! Name: Perchjerker Lake_of_the_WoodsI have a question about what depth everyone has been setting there lures off the bottom. Alot of people say from 3-6 inches off the bottom but we had pretty good luck the last couple of times when our lures were 1-3ft off the bottom. If u are consistantly catching small fish move your lure up and down to find the keepers! Name: Eric Lake_of_the_WoodsGoing up to arnesens thurs 1/30.I heard red or pink glow works good. Can anybody verify that? and Techni-glo? and angel eyes, jigging spoons what color.Also heard gold spoons for jigging has been getting the bigger eyes. ANY RESPONCE WOULD BE GREAT. AND ANY INFO ON THIS RESORT AS WELL NEVER BEEN TO THIS RESORT Name: Cory Lake_of_the_WoodsHeading up to lake of the woods for the weekend and was wondering what part of the lake is pumping out some good fish. Thanks Name: icemiester Lake_of_the_Woodsfunny how the fish will bite 9-2 all one week,then 1-4:30 then next.never give up the ship..i guess.hope these warmer temps will drive em mad this week. Name: Dave Lake_of_the_WoodsJust got back from a good week of fishing.From the imformation I got from this site, we started out at Adrians. What great people who run this place. They told us where to go and put us on fish. Caught alot big and small. We also tried Zipple. Caught alot there also. Here's the big tip, go deep and gold, gold, gold and more gold. Good luck and have fun. We did.
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