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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 fishing report for Friday, Feb. 12: The panfish bite remains excellent. 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. Please remember that catch-and-release fish should be returned to the water as quickly as possible to prevent fish kill. ....
Up at the Northwest Angle, nice walleyes and saugers are being taken, with perch, eelpout, northern pike and tullibee also in the mix. When fishing the structure, morning and evening hours are best. During the day, hit the deep mud. Ripping raps and jigging spoons with a rattle are working well when tipped with a minnow head or tail. Use a plain hook with a live minnow on your dead-stick. The Northwest Angle Guest Ice Road is now open, allowing guests to easily travel from the south edge of the lake up to the Angle. Info: (800) 382-FISH; www.lakeofthewoodsmn.com. ....
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 social distancing. Learn more about safer ways to travel at Explore Minnesota’s COVID-19 Information page. Happy New Year from Explore Minnesota! ....
Northwest Region Baudette - Lake of the Woods and the Rainy River Good numbers of walleye and sauger are being taken from the south end of Lake of the Woods. Resorts have set their fish houses over productive depths of 20 to 27 feet of water. Using a jigging line, and dead-stick a live minnow on a second line. For the jigging line, use jigging spoons with a minnow head or minnow tail. Ideal colors are gold, glow, glow red and pink. Some jumbo perch, large northern pike and eelpout are adding to the fun. In fact, one angler caught an eelpout this week that weighed just over 17 pounds. The Minnesota State Eelpout Record weighed 19.67 pounds, and was also taken on Lake of the Woods. ....
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 that have taken their limits by 8:30 a.m. When the walleye are active, nearly any bait or lure will work. When the frenzy slows down, use a slower, more subtle presentation. Toward mid-morning, anglers are reporting more sauger, jumbo perch, and an occasional giant northern pike when they slide out to 22 to 26 feet of water. Fish houses are currently sitting on 12 to 15 inches of ice, but areas of open water exist from Buffalo Bay to the south side of Garden island. A snowmobile trail ru ....