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Lake of the Woods (CA) Fishing Reports
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Smallmouth BassTechniqueFinesse Hair JigsSeasonSpring (Post-Spawn)StructureBouldersUsing a Jeff’s Jigs 3/32 oz marabou jig did a ton of damage for shallow smallmouth on Lake of the Woods.
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Northern PikeTechniqueHard Topwater (Walking)SeasonSpring (Post-Spawn)StructureSubmerged VegetationSmoked this beauty of a pike off the dock on a spook. 33.5”
Jacob SloughBronze AmbassadorSpecies
WalleyeTechniqueTrolling Mid Depth (10-19')SeasonSummerStructureRip RapThe bite was slow for this time of the year. The most consistent bite found was long the shorelines, drifting/trolling in 15-30ft till you were able to dial in on what exact depth they were sitting in. The reef bite was slow, very inconsistent on if you were going to find fish willing to bite. Brighter colors were working best, chartreuse and other yellow/greens worked best along with the stable gold.
- Omnia Community MemberBronze AmbassadorSpeciesNorthern PikeTechniqueSpoonsSeasonSpring (Post-Spawn)StructureReeds
Fished zippel bay this spring. Fish were piled against the reeds on the wind blown side. Spoons and swimbaits were key. Hammer copper for the spoons and green swimbaits were the main colors. Multiple slot fish as well.
- SpeciesSmallmouth BassTechniqueNed RigsSeasonSpring (Post-Spawn)StructureBoulders
We set out over the weekend to track down some big LOTW smallies. After struggling in the morning, we found that fish were sitting on big boulders up shallow. With the sun being up high in the past couple of days, the fish are utilizing the shade of the rocks. Pitching a ned rig to these areas was the most effective technique we found.
- Omnia Community MemberBronze Ambassador
SpeciesWalleyeTechniqueTrolling Deep (20'+)SeasonSpring (Post-Spawn)StructureSubmerged VegetationWe had been trolling for about 45 minutes about to wrap up the session. Hadn't gotten a single bite at the time. Kept going for another 50 feet and got a bite. Thought it was weeds at first. There was no fight. The walleye bit and held on. Realed in the fish and thought it was a northern at first. My uncle grabbed the net and we got it in the boat. It was a 28 inch walleye. Weighing about 9lbs.
- SpeciesSmallmouth BassTechniqueHard Topwater (Popping)SeasonSummerStructureBoulders
- SpeciesSmallmouth BassTechniqueFinesse JigsSeasonSummerStructureBoulders
It's hard to beat a maribou on Lake of the Woods any time of the year especially in the August heat up around big shallow boulders in the sun. These same hair jigs will get you bites on nasty east wind cold front days too. Hang or float the fuzz in and around boulders and you will be surprised at what appears out of the shadows!! 6 lb Vicious monofilament is a great cost effective line for fishing this presentation. The Victory Crosshair rod is the perfect amount of tip and power to easily cast light jigs and battle hard pulling smallies.
