On the South Shore... Ice conditions on the South Shore remain very good. Many resort ice roads are extending to stay on active walleyes and saugers as the season progresses. Overall, fishing is good—not a slam fest by any stretch, but anglers are picking away at a nice mixed bag including walleyes, saugers, jumbo perch, pike, eelpout, and tullibees.
On the Rainy River… Most ice fishing activity is taking place on the lake, but for those targeting the Rainy River, the best walleye bite is during morning and evening hours. A jig and minnow or jigging spoon tipped with a minnow head work well in the jigging hole, with a deadstick and live minnow in the second hole.
Up at the Northwest Angle… Ice fishing at the Northwest Angle is in full swing. Anglers are bringing in a nice mixed bag of fish, with walleyes, saugers, and jumbo perch making up the bulk of the catch. Some big crappies are also being caught for those anglers specifically targeting them, adding extra variety to a winter trip.
Ice roads are in good shape, resorts are tracking down nice catches of walleyes and saugers and with ice fishing through March, there is plenty of time to plan a trip.
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