FEBRUARY 9 ICE FISHING REPORT

FEBRUARY 9-

Warning: keep your hands away from the ice holes. Unless you’re looking to get slapped by fresh-wild-walleyes!
 
Hey, Sportsfans.
 
‘Twas a banger weekend of ice fishing and festivities here at Ballard’s Resort. Twenty-six? NO… Not my age. YES… The largest walleye on tape of recent record.
 
Nice fish!
 
The latest and greatest? Get yourself up here. There’s a movement taking place with the Bombardiers and we are heading to the reefs.
 
Knights–Bridges–Garden… These islands are all over our radar and the assault will be reel.
 
We need you here as part of the theater. Get in your truck, and follow the smell of fresh-wild-walleyes!
 
Set the hook: current ice conditions excellent ✅ current snow conditions excellent ✅
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JANUARY 26 ICE FISHING REPORT

LAKE OF THE WOODS WALLEYE FISHING
LAKE OF THE WOODS WALLEYE FISHING

JANUARY 26

Hey Sportsfans!

The fish are biting… the ice is just right… and the laugh-temps in the fish houses are marvelous!

  • Walleyes so big, they’re telling their own fish stories.

(Hot colors this week are white & red. Have a Dirty Bomb *blink blink* get that tied on?! )

  • Ice so thick it would shatter your grandma’s hotdish.

(Guides have been measuring roughly 30″ of ice after this past cold snap.)

  • More entertaining than a barrel full of saugers.

(Short rides, heading out about 8.5 miles past Pine Island = more time for fun!)

Did we mention that we are currently enjoying one of our best bites of the season?!

Join us for the fun. February and March are approaching quickly. Your ice fishing rod and your reputation as an angler will thank you.

#SETTHEHOOK

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JANUARY 19 ICE FISHING REPORT

BALLARD'S RESORT ICE FISHING REPORT. LAKE OF THE WOODS.
BALLARD'S RESORT ICE FISHING REPORT. LAKE OF THE WOODS.

JANUARY 19 ICE FISHING REPORT — LAKE OF THE WOODS​

 
Hey Sportsfans!
 
After a few days of hard work, the guides have shifted the entire fleet of houses east (7 miles past Pine Island). 
 
Even through the cold snap, we continue to hear reports of good fishing. Seeing buckets of nice size keepers, plus rumors of slot fish, from most houses at the end of the day. 
 
Successful Presentations: 
 
1) A tungsten buck shot spoon with a minnow head
 
2) Deadstick Option – Red 1/8oz jig with active minnow
 
Most reports claim to catch more while jigging than with a deadstick. 
 
Keep an eye on your electronics… We have seen a number of active, suspended fish. To hit bottom, you are looking at roughly 30′ of water. 
 
Due to high winds, and whiteout conditions, we made the switch to bombers on Friday afternoon. 
 
SET THE HOOK!
 
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DECEMBER 29TH ICE FISHING REPORT – BALLARD’S RESORT

LAKE OF THE WOODS ICE FISHING! BALLARD'S RESORT! DECEMBER WALLEYE FISHING!
Hey Sportsfans!
 
 
It’s WINTER BREAK at Ballard’s Resort! 
 
We have had a number of families join us this week while the kids are out of school… Can’t beat that! BIG smiles all around while the kids spill the fish stories… According to them, the fishing is “LIT”.
 
The guides have continued to monitor the ice conditions as the mild temperatures have lingered for a few days. Most of the snow has melted on the lake, so if you are headed this way pack your boots and ice cleats. Better toss in the mittens too… temperatures are scheduled to plummet here soon. 
 
As we look ahead this week… Happy New Year!  (What’s your New Year’s resolution? Ours is to FISH MORE!) If that’s the case for you too… we still have openings for 2025 winter ice fishing reservations. Give us a call and head our way soon!
 
 
SET THE HOOK!
LAKE OF THE WOODS ICE FISHING! BALLARD'S RESORT! DECEMBER WALLEYE FISHING!
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