Hey Sportfans

How on earth is it already March? We cannot believe that its already that time of the season. Our final day on the ice is set for March 11th, which means the countdown is officially on. If you’ve been thinking about one more trip you’d better make it happen soon. There’s still time to get your fishing fix in, but the window is closing fast.

We’ve definitely been reminded that it’s still winter, though! “It’s good to hear the phone ring”—especially after our power was out for about an hour on Friday due to the huge wind gust that swept through Lake of the Woods. The gusts were no joke. A huge thank you goes out to our fierce fishers who didn’t let the blustery conditions slow them down. They bundled up, hunkered down, and braved the elements.

Other than that, Ballard’s Resort is continually finding ways to stay busy. The guides on the lake have been working hard moving houses back toward shore. With warmer weather creating a large pressure crack, we’ve decided to play it safe and reposition. We always want to stay cautious and ahead of changing ice conditions. Posted currently about 10 miles out.

Reports are showing a great mix of fish being caught, including walleye, sauger, northern pike, and tullibee.

The weather app is projecting mid-30s to low 40s next week. At this rate, we might be fishing in shorts with sunscreen on before we know it!

Set the hook