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When your state’s slogan is “The Land of 10,000 Lakes,” you better believe fishing represents an unofficial fifth season.

Explore Minnesota fishing report: Fishing remains good on south end of Lake of the Woods When temperatures get this cold, it is best to use less active presentations and downsize the lures and baits. Small jigging spoons with minnow heads are recommended, especially during low light hours. Written By: Explore Minnesota | × A big walleye from Lake of the Woods by an angler fishing out of Cyrus Resort. (Photo courtesy of Lake of the Woods Tourism) Here is the Explore Minnesota fis...

Baudette-Lake of the Woods and Rainy River Good numbers of walleyes and saugers continue to come from the south end of Lake of the Woods. Jigging one line and using a bobber and live minnow on another line have been effective, especially in depths of 23 to 31 feet of water. Gold, pink, orange, glow red and glow white tackle have worked well, as have lures with a red light stick and rattle baits. Electronics are helpful to pinpoint suspended walleye and tullibee. Anglers fishing Big Traverse Bay...

Fargo, ND, USA / The Mighty 790 KFGO | KFGO Dec 31, 2020 12:18 PM Ice continues to develop rapidly due to more seasonable temperatures. Please remember that ice is never 100% safe and ice conditions can change daily. Anyone choosing to head out should check the ice often. Learn more about ice safety. For rules, regulations and other helpful information on fishing in Minnesota, consult the DNR’s Fish Minnesota web page. Anglers are asked to fish lakes and rivers close to home, and practice soc...

On the Rainy River, a few local anglers are venturing out, but most anglers prefer the more consistent ice on Lake of the Woods due to the lack of current. Anyone planning to fish the Rainy River will want to work through a resort since they are the most knowledgeable of current ice conditions. Up at the Northwest Angle, the walleye bite has been incredible in 15 to 19 feet of water during early morning and late afternoon hours on Lake of the Woods. In fact, there have been a number of groups ...

Ely Ice conditions remain excellent on area lakes with a solid 4-8 inches of ice reported across the area. Four-wheeler tracks are being seen at more accesses recently. Walleye fishing remains slow on the larger area lakes, but good to excellent on many of the smaller walleye lakes. Anglers are having the most success using tip-ups with shiner minnows in 17-23 feet of water. Jigging spoons and rippin raps are also triggering walleye bites during the evening hours. Northern pike have been eager ...