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Lake of the Woods (2) Fishing Reports
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WalleyeTechniqueIce Fishing SpoonsSeasonIceStructureOpen Water/BasinFishing in 35', best bite was from around noon until 4. All the bigger fish were later in the day. One big above the slot fish (28"). We caught a limit with a decent amount of nice keepers- 2 bonus perch as well
- SpeciesWalleyeTechniqueIce Fishing SpoonsSeasonIceStructureHumps
Just found the edge of the hump in around 30ft and tipped the pinhead with a minnow head and they walleyes were pretty happy to bite in the low light hours.
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Lake TroutTechniqueTubesSeasonIceStructurePointsI fished the steeper drops between 35-50ft and the fish wound come from anywhere between 30ft and right off the bottom. Definitely keep the baits moving to get them to strike.
- SpeciesWalleyeTechniqueIce Fishing SpoonsSeasonIceStructurePoints
- SpeciesWalleyeTechniqueIce Fishing SpoonsSeasonIceStructureHumps
Pink teardrop Jig worked best. Gold produced a few. 18" off the bottom, Springsteel area
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Northern PikeTechniqueSpoonsSeasonSpring (Pre-Spawn)StructureLaydownsIt was a little early in the season as there was still ice in the bays and the main lake. Three of us caught a handful of pike exclusively on 3/8-3/4oz gold spoons. They were crusing around in the low spots on the bay 5-9' and on the edge of the ice in the main lake. I used 40lb braid and a 60lb pre-made fluoro leader. No bite-offs. I recommend the Daiway Tatula XT MH rod paired with the Shimano Stradic reel; it has a good drag system.
- SpeciesNorthern PikeTechniqueBladed JigsSeasonSpring (Pre-Spawn)StructureReeds
Bostic and Zippel Bays were clear of ice early this year. The big pike come in to the bays to spawn. Pike fishing is open year round on Lake Of The Woods, and ice out is a great time to target them as they congregate in the bays. I used spinner baits, spoons and chatter baits primarily. The Zman Big Blade came through to attract pike. LOTW is known for being a place to use gold colored lures. This trip proved that, gold was a preferred color for all the lures I used.
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SaugerTechniqueVertical Jigging Mid Depth (10-19')SeasonSpring (Spawn)StructureBouldersWindy day but managed to get it done both on the lake and in the river.
