JUNE 8 – FISHING REPORT

Hey Sportsfans… 
 
The early June, annual fishing contest resumed again this year. Two boats. One with the gals. One with the guys. Is it safe to assume who caught more fish??? (THE GALS DID!)
 
Finding the most fish around Garden/Little Oak/Little Traverse Bay, the guides have been making the long haul across the lake almost daily. 
 
Typical for June:
– fish are moving deeper (29′-32′) in the mud
– boats are catching 100+ fish on most days
– jigs tipped with a frozen shiner have been most productive
 
Something to keep an eye on for the upcoming week — bugs. Reports off the lake claim the bugs are starting to pop up on the surface of the water.
 
#SETTHEHOOK

MAY 27 FISHING REPORT

​Hey Sportsfans! 
 
 
 
We say it all of the time… SET THE HOOK! This week, with many boats reporting 100+ fish days the hook sets were constant. After picking through the small fish, boats hit the docks with coolers plump full of nice size eaters. 
 
Heart set on a trophy walleye? There were plenty of slot fish (and even a few overs) mixed in this week. 
 
For Lake of the Woods, this is nothing new… GOLD was the hot, keep the fishing coming back for more, color this week. 
 
Most of the charters fished shallow (10-15′) over reefs and the surrounding areas. 
 
In the past couple of days, the fish have started to shift into deeper water (28-31′).
 
The wind (finally) cut us some slack this week, allowing the guides to go where they please. Temperatures stayed consistent with highs in the 60s and lows in the 40s. With both of these things working in our favor, no wonder it was a dynamite week for walleye fishing!
 
 
#SETTHEHOOK
 

MAY 18TH FISHING REPORT

Lake of the Woods - Summer Walleye Fishing Report
Lake of the Woods - Summer Walleye Fishing Report
​Hey Sportsfans! 
 
 
 
A quick recap for you of the first week of the 2025 Summer Season:
 
Friday, May 9… The bar quickly flooded with fisherman eager to catch a trophy walleye on opening morning. (For some, those dreams came true!!)
 
Saturday, May 10 to Tuesday, May 12… I don’t know what was hotter — the south shore walleye bite or the weather. 
 
The season started off strong with the charters finding fish close to the resort. Spread out between the river, bay, and south shore… fish counts were high. 
 
Wednesday, May 13 to Friday, May 16…  The temperatures cooled off, but the wind did not. With such a big swing in weather, the guides changed up their location and headed towards the islands. 
 
All week long, no matter the location, it has been a jig-fest. (Is there a more fun way to catch a walleye?) 
 
Saturday, May 17 to Sunday, May 18… The weather left everyone confused. How did we go from the 90s a few days ago to snowing now? Nonetheless, the charters headed out and brought home plenty for a walleye dinner. 
 
 
​Looking to make a trip to Lake of the Woods this summer? Give us a shout (#218.634.1849) and SET THE HOOK!

APRIL 14 FISHING REPORT

RAINY RIVER SPRING TROPHY WALLEYE FISHING
RAINY RIVER SPRING TROPHY WALLEYE FISHING
Hey Sportsfans!
 
Need a recap of the final weekend of walleye fishing?
 
– Friday: Boats crept in closer and closer until eventually the Rainy River broke open in front of the resort. After that, it was a PACKED HOUSE off the end of the docks.
 
– Saturday: The afternoon was so nice it could have fooled anyone into thinking that winter was  a thing of the past, but the dusting of snow on the ground this morning said otherwise. 
 
– ​Sunday: While temperatures​ varied, one constant remained… The thick fish were out to play.
 
​OVERALL — A fantastic final weekend for walleye fishing. 
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Have the Urge to Sturge? Here’s a few things to keep in mind:
 
– Discounted lodging rates still apply. Bring your boat up and enjoy the Rainy River this spring. 
 
– Nightly food specials every Thursday – Sunday. “The beers are cold and the food is hot… no better place to be.” – Marissa, Frequent Tavern Visitor
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ONLY FOUR WEEKS UNTIL MN WALLEYE OPENER. Will you be here?!
 
Get your reservations in now to SET THE HOOK this summer.