LOW Ice Fishing Trip

[Lip RIPPER!]

Get there early.

[Kingfisher]

As soon as the ice is safe for ATV or snowmobile.

[latz333]

I am planning a ice fishing trip this winter and wanted to know what the best time of year to head up there is.<P>Last year a group of us came up on March 15th through the 17th and the fishing was okay. We stayed at Schusters and caught fish but they were all very small suager. 1 Walleye at 3lbs. and the rest sauger. <P>Any help would be greatly appreciated.

[latz333]

Thanks guys. I am calling tomorrow for a spot at Schusters for the first week in January!!!!!

[Rick]

Try the first week in December or the second week. I'd gamble that they will be out with ATV's by then easily.

[latz333]

Thanks Rick. I will talk to the group of guys and strongly suggest that we change the date!!!!

[Guest]

I have been going up there (Warroad) the 1st week in January and we rent sleeper houses on the water. By that time we are the 1st to be in the houses and trucks can usually be driven out by then. Fantastic fishing! Can barely keep the fish off the hook, and nice fish at that.

[latz333]

Hey CD,<P>Where is a good place to stay in Warroad? I have only been out by Baudette. There will be 4 of us in the group.

[Rick]

CD is right about the permanent houses and driving your trucks out. December should be great for ATV's and some of the best fishing of the year can be had in close.

[Guest]

I usually rent fish houses from Jake's Launch Service in Warroad. He'll take you out there, pick you up, provide bait and what not. I have his # at home, but you should find it with directory assistance or the local baitshop up there too. He has some great set-ups for up to 6 people I think. I used to stay at the Super 8 Motel there, but I found it much more convenient to stay and fish on the lake at all times, no matter what weather. At the motel, I hate getting up in the morning to a cold truck, driving out, getting lost on the big lake, etc....I wake up to a sunrise and big walleyes biting like mad. <BR>I bring all my equipment (snowmobiles, portables, etc.) and move around if the fish are not biting all that well. It has paid off, and other times not. We come prepared for our 4 day adventures, and that way we can always drive sleds to the bar at night when the fish aren't biting <BR>

[Kingfisher]

If you want to stay at a motel in Warroad I would highly recommend the Patch Motel, 218-386-2723, for two reason's 1. Location, it is a short walk over to the Patch Restaurant.<BR>2. It is clean and reasonably prices. Have a great time on the "Pond".

[latz333]

Thanks for all of the replies. I think that we are going to try to get up there both the first week in December and the first week in January. That is, if the wives will allow it!!!!!