Fishing and Outdoor Report from Sportsman’s Lodge on Lake of the Woods
gengberg August 31st, 2009
Lake of the Woods South Shore
Fishing & Outdoor Report
Sportsman’s Lodge
Baudette, MN
www.sportsmanslodges.com
800-862-86028/19/09
Extraordinary Walleye Fishing
Another great week of fishing was enjoyed by guests this week. Walleye Fishing either bait fishing with a hammered gold spinner tipped with a minnow or trolling with shad raps brought in some nice fish. The best fishing has been a
29.5 inch Walleye 8-14-09
Caught on Red, Yellow & Gold Jig
in 31.5 feet water at
Zippel Bay by Mike G. Apple
Valley, MN with Guide Flip
round twenty-eight feet to thirty-five feet of water around north and south of Garden Island, Zippel Bay and Lighthouse Gap of Lake of the Woods. Their was some nice big fish between twenty-five to thirty inches as well enough good eater size to fill a limit within a few days.
Fall is Around the Corner
The murky water around Lighthouse Gap has really started to clear up. A good sign that fall fishing is just around the corner. We are about a month out of the legendary “Emerald Shiner Run” In late September the Rainy River and Four Mile Bay experience a shiner run that generally lasts through the formation of ice. The Walleyes follow the shiners into the Rainy River providing high Walleye concentrations. This is some of the best close in Walleye action of the year.
Fall Colors
We are starting to see a tinge of yellow hit our trees lately, a sign of autumn is soon upon us. Come and take in the beauty of the fall colors by boat or car. We have one million acres of Lake of the Woods and over six hundred thousand acres of forest to explore. Lake of the Woods is a perfect place to spend a weekend away.
Upcoming Events & Fall Festivals
Book your lodging now at 800-862-8602
August 27-30
Lake of the Woods County Fair
Baudette, MN
August 28 & 29
5th Annual Biker Rally
Sportsman’s Lodge
http://www.bikerrally.sportsmanslodges.com/
Minnesota Tournament Trail
Sept 17 & 18
http://www.mntournamenttrail.com/
September 19
Rainy River Pumpkin Festival
Rainy River, Ontario
http://www.rainyriver.ca/calendar.html
September 25, 26, 27
20th Annual Oktoberfest
Baudette, MN
http://www.lakeofthewoodsevents.com/
Rainy River Walleye Tournament
Sept 24-26
http://www.rrwalleye.com/
October
Potato Day
Williams, MN
http://www.lakeofthewoodsmn.com/
October 30
Halloween Party
Sportsman’s Lodge
Northwest Angle & Islands
Fishing & Outdoor Report
Sportsman’s Oak Island Lodge
Oak Island, MN
www.oakislandlodge.com
800-772-8411
8/19/09
We have not seen many changes this week in the fishing near Oak Island from last week. The fishing continues to be unbeatable. Twelve to twenty feet of water, jigging with a brightly colored jig or hammered gold spinner tipped with a minnow are all you need. Falcon Island and areas south of Oak Island and Little Oak still are producing.
A Look Ahead
Fall foliage, hunting seasons, and excellent walleye, crappie fishing will soon be upon us. Make your reservations now and fall into walleyes with our reduced fall rates!
3244 Bur Oak Rd NW • Baudette, MN 56623
