FEBRUARY 23 ICE FISHING REPORT

​Hey Sportsfans!
 
​Dinner fish, slot fish, and perch GALORE… it has been a FANTASTIC week for fishing on Lake of the Woods. 
 
With another slight bump of the houses, the Ballard’s fleet is located 18-23 miles past Pine Island. 
 
Heading this way soon??
 
1) Anticipate an hour-long ride to and from your fish house each day. At least for now, there are no plans of bringing the houses in closer. 
 
2) Temperatures look nice for the end of February… bring your winter boots & ice cleats as our snow cover might melt quickly. 
 
With ice still measuring at over 30″, there is still time for you to make a trip up in early March. 
 
Until then… #SETTHEHOOK
 
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2023 OPENING WEEKEND (RECAP)

Hey Sportsfans!

 

Opening weekend went off without a hitch. We had great weather… 70’s and sunny. The fishing was off the charts… enough keepers for dinner, slot fish galore, and a handful of trophies. I think it’s safe to say, fun was had by all.

Last weekend was all about the south shore bite. Fish were shallow, in 7′-10′ of water. The classic method… anchor, jig, catch fish… proved successful.

As the cold front moved in during the middle of the week, some of the charter boats ventured north. Fishing variable depths, anywhere from 15′-28′, they were able to fill the coolers.

Based on the first week of fishing, the summer season is going to be top notch. If you do not yet have reservations for this summer, give us a call, and SET THE HOOK! #218.634.1849