4-mile bay fishing reports - Lake of the Woods

[Neighbor_guy]

I'm coming up with my kid for a few days at the end of next week wondering if there are fish to be had (northerners mostly) on the south end of the lake. 4-mile, bastic, and zipple bays mostly. I'm only running a 17.5' boat so can't really do much running. But weather permitting I would like to see about snagging a fish or two. 

 

Thanks

[Hoey]

I have fished that end of the lake out of a 16.5 Pro V in the past, including some rough water.  Safety first.  In 4 mile there is a lot of structure along the river and cover along shore and flats that are worth checking out.  I have seen some big pike caught along these areas.  Give it a shot.  

 

[Neighbor_guy]

Thanks for the info. We are going to snoop around and see what we can find. I know the boys with the riggers are running 18+miles out right now, but there has to be something to chase closer. 

We are going to be looking at the possible options of some duck hunting areas there too, so either way we will find something to do. 

[fitchin_fanatic]

@Neighbor_guy Don't be afraid to look for walleyes not far off Pine island.  If there is a south wind, you should be able to find some fish and stay out of the waves.  We found fish in 24-28 FOW and didn't have to fight the waves.  I know the fields area off Zipple bay and other areas closer to shore have also been producing.  Maybe not the numbers up north, but still able to grind out some good fishing.

[eyeguy 54]

used to love fishing northerns in 4 mile bay.  we would head to the west a ways and cast daredevils and  whatever else big we had in the bull rushes. FUN !  this time of the year till end of September was usually when we used to go. have fun and post some pics if you get to bend the poles. 

[Ballyhoo]

this time of year there can also be some walleyes towards the west end on the inside of the big pine.  Flat line crank baits in there.  There some fish outside of the Morris Point gap last weekend in 28-30 FOW.

[Neighbor_guy]

Thanks for the heads up. We are having a good time over here in ELY, but will be headed that way on Wednesday or Thursday.  Looking forward to it.