OCTOBER 6 BALLARD’S RESORT FISHING REPORT

FALL STURGEON FISHING. RAINY RIVER. BALLARD'S RESORT.
FALL STURGEON FISHING. RAINY RIVER. BALLARD'S RESORT.

October 6 -

Hey Sportsfans!
 
Our summer time temperatures came to a SCCCREACHING halt this weekend as extremely high winds came rolling through. 
 
With winds holding steady in 30+ mph range, the charter boats have been bound close to home this weekend.  The plus side of fishing the river… you never know what you may catch!
 
Fishing has remained steady on the south shore, catching nice size eaters in 20-26′. A fan favorite, jig fishing, is the go to method this time of year. 
 
Shore lunches are still being offered, but are being hosted back at the lodge or at Zippel Bay State Park. 
 
Our last day of charter fishing will be Wednesday, October 23rd. Make a trip up and enjoy the last of the nice weather before the dreaded first snowfall.
 
That’s all for this week. #SETTHEHOOK
 
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SEPTEMBER 29 BALLARD’S RESORT FISHING REPORT

SEPTEMBER WALLEYE FISHING. LAKE OF THE WOODS.
SEPTEMBER WALLEYE FISHING. LAKE OF THE WOODS.

SEPTEMBER 29-

Hey Sportsfans!
 
Is it really the end of September? It sure doesn’t feel like it when you step outside. 
 
With the temperatures creeping into the 80s this past week, our fall fishing groups (who typically pack mittens for their trip) were walking around in shorts and t-shirts. 
 
Camp was full this week with old friends who venture up to see us each year… thank you. We are looking forward to next year already. We also had a crew of 30 gals, they were a hoot, and they out fished everyone! 🙂
 
Fall walleye fishing has been good to us on Lake of the Woods. For the most part, the guides continue to fish on the south shore (24-28′). Our close to home honey hole is producing many fish, though most are small keepers. 
 
In an attempt to find larger fish, the guided have trekked back north. Fishing both shallow rocks (8-10′) and deep (anchored off the ledges of deep rocks) they have done well. 
 
Looking at the weather forecast, our summer-like fall is fleeting. As temperatures start to chill off, the thought of what to come starts creeping into our minds… ICE FISHING ON LAKE OF THE WOODS!
 
That’s all for this week. #SETTHEHOOK
 
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SEPTEMBER 15 BALLARD’S RESORT FISHING REPORT

SEPTEMBER 15 FALL FISHING REPORT. LAKE OF THE WOODS.
SEPTEMBER 15 FALL FISHING REPORT. LAKE OF THE WOODS.

SEPTEMBER 15

Hey Sportsfans –

It’s been a couple of busy weeks on Lake of the Woods… so let’s catch up. 

Capt. Joey Buckets continues on his westward adventure… pulling crawlers to fill up the cooler.

Fish in the RED TOP and you won’t have far to go… Capt. Brian is finding fish right away in the morning in 12-16’ on the south shore. As the day goes on, you might be better off to bump it out to 25-29’.

Talk to Capt. Mer, and he would tell you to plan extra time to clean fish, not only are you going to catch your limit of walleyes… but you could also end up with a bucket full of perch too. 

The wind has been working in our favor recently… you don’t hear that very often. With a moderate wind, stirring up the perfect “walleye chop”, the jig bite has been productive. Use the classic jig and a frozen shiner, or switch things up and use a half of a crawler, both have resulted with a walleye on the end of the line.

With the predicted temperatures cooling off and the shiners creeping into the river that can only mean one thing… a fiery river bite is about to emerge.

That’s all for this week… SET THE HOOK!

 
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AUGUST 25 BALLARD’S RESORT FISHING REPORT

LATE AUGUST WALLEYE FISHING. BALLARD'S RESORT. LAKE OF THE WOODS.
LATE AUGUST WALLEYE FISHING. BALLARD'S RESORT. LAKE OF THE WOODS.

AUGUST 25

Hey Sportsfans –
 
The good and the bad. The big and the small. 
 
The GOOD…  the SportCrafts have been busy and lines have been tight. We are still seeing very similar patterns to that of last week. Fish seem to be spread out, and the guides are marking fish both in shallow and out deep. Fish in the mud are biting on both jigs and spinners. Most fish caught were good quality eaters, but not too many wall hangers were seen this week. 
 
The BAD… The summer season is already halfway through, and if you have not made it up to Northern Minnesota yet this summer, your time to do so is dwindling down. Don’t let summer pass by without taking the time to SET THE HOOK!
 
The BIG… We did not see many of the coveted 28+ inchers this week, but we did see a handful of slot fish that were getting up there in size. 
 
The SMALL… While most people boast about catching the largest fish, others would argue that it is the smaller fish that take more finesse and skill to get in the boat. To each their own. 🙂
 
That’s all for this week. #SETTHEHOOK 
 
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