Lake of the Woods Fishing Report

Brian Smith | River Bend ResortHow do you confuse a Northern Minnesota angler? You tell them the late walleye bite is on full strength then remind them that the deer opener is this weekend! 

Over this past week the patterns have remained the same however the bite has jumped up a couple notches. Schools are still being found along the southern shoreline in 17 – 27 feet of water. Some of the best fishing is being found along the stretch that spans Westward from the gap of the Rainy River all the way over to Rocky Point. 

Jigging technique tipped with a fathead or emerald shiner remains the standard go-to.  Live shiners in combination with…READ MORE.