SEPTEMBER 21 FISHING REPORT

Hey Sportsfans —

This September, the weather on Lake of the Woods is completely unpredictable. 

At the beginning of this week, people enjoyed the sun in 80-degree weather, eating their shore lunch and fishing. Then, by the end of the week, they were buying gloves and hot chocolate, shivering throughout the lodge. 

The keyword this week was: PATIENT 

Staying in the 26-30ft area will do you some good, only if you are willing to wait it out. 

Guides have traveled all over the lake and have found it to be consistent everywhere. Word is, the more colorful the jig, the more fish you reel up. 

Some of our charters have been fishing on the south side, towards the gap in the 30-foot area. This must have really been doing the trick; some were getting their limits before noon!

Don’t forget your warm gear and raincoats, summer is gone for real this time. 

—

Fall Classic rates are good until October 31st. Give us a shout (218.634.1849) to get up here one more time before the snow and ice hit us. 

SET THE HOOK!

SEPTEMBER 6 FISHING REPORT

Hey Sportsfans —
 
 A Labor Day so warm kids were jumping in the pool on Monday —  to — winter coats shuffling down to the docks on Wednesday. 
 
That sort of temperature swing could only mean… It’s FALL FISHING on Lake of the Woods.
 
Over the holiday weekend, boats were trekking across the lake to drift spinners in the mud. Finding great “lunchers”, guests were boasting of full coolers as they stepped off the boats. 
 
Just as the temperatures started to drop, so did the jigs over the side of the boat. Chartreuse was the ticket to success! 
 
With the cold front late this week, came high winds… keeping the charter boats in the river. Too early in the fall for a hot river bite, many charter guests opted to come in early and enjoy a warm cup of soup.
 
—
 
Fall Classic Specials run from now to the end of the season! Give the office a shout (#218.634.1849) if you would like to make one last trip up before the winter season. 🙂
 
​SET THE HOOK!
 
The Ultimate Canadian Fishing Adventure - Ballard's Black Island

AUGUST 19 FISHING REPORT

LAKE OF THE WOODS WALLEYE FISHING
LAKE OF THE WOODS WALLEYE FISHING
 
Hey Sportsfans —
 
Ballard’s Resort has been busy this week, sending charter fishermen out to fish Lake of the Woods. 
 
The talk around camp has been that the fishers have been reeling in left and right and boats were filling up limits before 11 o’clock! 
 
Doing the trick this week…  
– worms or minnows (What is your go to?)
– spinners (Ask for gold or silver!)
– depths of 15-25′ drifting in Little Traverse Bay (That’s where you will fill the cooler.)
 
The lake has been extra rough, even when the forecast said to expect a calm day, it turns out, once again, the internet isn’t always right. 🙂
 
Fishing Lake of the Woods in August? You have a hot chance at a trophy walleye. Our guides have reported the mud has been on fire with slot fish and overs (especially on a day with a little “walleye chop”).
 
SET THE HOOK!
 
KEEP UP WITH RUSTY THIS WEEK
The Ultimate Canadian Fishing Adventure - Ballard's Black Island

AUGUST 5 FISHING REPORT

Hey Sportsfans! 
 
BOOMING! That was the word I heard describing fishing today… 
 
—
 
What’s happening on Lake of the Woods?
 
– Fish are being found in the middle of Big Traverse Bay and around the islands. (#MUDBITE)
 
– Spinner fishing has been all of the rage! Hot ticket colors have been Gold and Wonderbread.
 
– Crawlers have been superior to frozen shiners.
 
End of July/early August bites have remained steady, which can be attributed to the consistent weather (mid 70s) we have had the past couple weeks.
 
Fishing Tale Of the Week — Mumbles of a 25″ crappie were floating around the Jefferson City/Columbia Walleye Connection group. Fact or fiction? Only the Capt. can confirm.
 
—
 
BOOMING! You better book your reservation today. #SETTHEHOOK