Lake of the Woods Fishing Reports & Ice Conditions by Lake of the Woods Tourism

[curt quesnell]

Johnny O,

Either of the locations you mention are good places to start. If you see fish on the depth finder dont be afraid to anchor up and jig em, give it 45 minutes or so before you give up on the spot.

Good luck

[Walleyehooker]

Was up there a couple weeks ago and caught fish jigging in the same place everyone was downrigging. Some boats were also drifting with spinners and catching fish. Going to head back up in a week or so.

[LakeofthewoodsMN]

Fall holds some of the best fishing on Lake of the Woods! Great numbers of all fish are being caught. Trolling crankbaits still productive in 24-26 or 32-34 feet over mud north of Zippel Bay to Pine Island. Shallow evening bite in 11-12' in front of Pine Island. Jigging in 26-29 feet in front of Pine Island, Morris Point, or Graceton Beach. Spinners / crawlers still pulling walleyes as well. Trophy walleyes being caught daily, mainly deep water.

On the Rainy River, sturgeon still very active. Don't forget the last day for keep season is September 30! Walleyes in deeper holes and near edges. Some shiners starting to show up. Smallmouth pattern consistent, boulder or rock areas with current. Cranks and spinners for fantastic bass fishing.

Up at the NW Angle, walleyes hot near Little Oak, the US side of Falcon Island and near Crow Duck in 20-30 feet of water. Try hammered gold or pink blades with either a crawler or minnow. Jig/minnow anywhere from 10-20 feet around structure. Muskies on fire this past week. Muskies and pike biting on shallow cranks and bucktails. Smallmouth bass around reed beds and biting on spinnerbaits. Good luck to the MTT anglers this week. For more info, www.fishingminnesota.com.

[LakeofthewoodsMN]

Pulling lead core and crank baits in the main basin is the method of choice this week as walleye start to move in for fall.Try 25-27 or 30-35 feet of water off Zippel Bay, Stoney, and Long Point over shallow rock. Jigging with a minnow has been picking up near Lighthouse Gap and Pine Island. 27-30 feet with a minnow and 3/8 oz gold jig is preferred. Try 6-12 feet for the evening bite!

Sturgeon are still biting in the Rainy River! Keep season ends September 30th so don't miss out! Use a 5 or 6 circle hook with a glob of worms on the edges of deep holes.

Up on the NW Angle, jigging with pink, gold, or orange with a minnow is the way to go. Fish on 23-27 feet near Skeet, Oak, and Crowduck Islands. Perch and crappie biting in 35-45 feet using a jig and minnow. Smallmouth bass have been active in 15-25 feet near rock points. Muskie bite still good using shallow crank baits and Danny baits near Oak Island.

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[LakeofthewoodsMN]

The water temperature is down to the low 40's this week, which kicks off the second shiner run. On the Rainy River there is lots of trophy and eater walleye action from the Gap to Birchdale. Try a 1/2 oz jig in 13 feet of water by Wabanica Church, the Baudette Airport, Hattie's Hole, Clemenston Bay and around Frontier Access. Anchor and jig with a minnow or frozen shiner using bright colors like pink, gold, and chartreuse. Lots of smallmouth bass and sturgeon action reported in deeper pockets.

Still plenty of action on the lake this week. Mornings have been great for walleye in 17-23 or 25-28 feet in Lighthouse Gap, 4 Mile Bay, Zippel Bay, Long Point, and a few reports up at Knight Island. Anchor and jig slowly with 3/4 oz jigs tipped with live minnows. Fish are biting light this week and there are trophy walleye suspended a foot and a half up to 4 feet off bottom.

Up at the NW Angle, good fishing continues into the Fall. In between the diver ducks, anglers are catching good numbers of walleyes. South of Oak Island and near Falcon Island are all producing, primarily jig and minnow. Muskies are coming trolling larger baits adjacent to rock points. More info and Fall specials on lodging at www.fishingminnesota.com

[LakeofthewoodsMN]

The bay ice is here to stay! Boat fishing has almost come to halt for the year as most the bays and accesses are being iced in. Zippel Bay and Bostic Bay have 3.5 inches and the ice continues to form in four mile bay to the Gap. It won't be long, perhaps that next cold snap. Ice fishing often begins around Dec. 6th, give or take based on weather. Work through resorts and stay on their marked trails for safety.

The Rainy River is still open. Try the airport, Baudette Bay, ClementsonAccessOnRainyRiver and to the Vidas landing. Limits are being caught in 17-21 feet of water anchoring and jigging with a minnow.

Up at the NW Angle, the inlet has frozen over to about 3-4 inches. Still no ice on Young's Bay, but boat fishing is basically over for the season. Get ready for the ice fishing season with daily reports on the Lake of the Woods Tourism Facebook site. www.facebook.com/fishingminnesota. Freeze baby, freeze!

[LakeofthewoodsMN]

We have ice on the lake! Ice fishing is just within our reach as ice continues to build. 4 Mile Bay has 4-5 inches and there is 5 inches on the lake walking straight out from Pine Island. Water clarity in shallow water looked good. Morris Point has 6-7" on bay and 4-5" on lake. Zippel Bay has 5-7 inches with 3-4 inches on the lake out about a half mile to 15 feet. Arnesen's Rocky Point has frozen over, but there is still a bit of visible water on the lake. Some resorts hoping to have snowmobile and ATV trails out on the ice within the next week shallow fishing. Important...Remember to utilize resorts and marked trails on the ice. Do not venture off of trails. Use proper safety gear. Safety first.

The Rainy River is frozen and holding snow, but with a strong current is still spotty in most spots. Water is still visible on some parts of the river. ClementsonAccessOnRainyRiver Bay has 2-3 inches of ice.

Up on the NW Angle, the inlet now hold 4-5 inches of ice. The lake holds ice as far as the eye can see. For the latest ice updates, follow Lake of the Woods Tourism on Facebook at www.facebook.com/fishingminnesota. For lodging info, www.fishingminnesota.com/lodging.

[LakeofthewoodsMN]

Fishing consistent. Fish spread out deep. Anglers fishing a mix of mud and reefs with positive results. Arnesen's, 16 Mile, Long Point, Zippel Bay, and Morris Point doing well in 28-32 or 34-36 feet of water. With clearer water, low light and night bite continues in 15-17 or 20-24. Some walleyes moving back towards Pine Island. Good bite continues in 28-32 near Knight and Bridges reef. With timid bite, jigging effective with jigging spoon and minnow head. Also use dead stick 4-6" off bottom with live minnow. Glow colors or gold best. Lots of walleyes, saugers, and good mix of jumbo perch and tulibees.

On the Rainy River, evenings and mornings best. Move towards the mouth of the river, positive results in front of airport and Wabanica Church. 16-18 feet of water best.

Up at the NW Angle, walleyes and saugers action remains strong. Good numbers of pike and crappie in the mix. Try 25-30 feet between rock and mud transition for best results. Glow jigs and spoons, or rattle jigs best. Use dead stick 4" off bottom.

[LakeofthewoodsMN]

Fishing remains good, better in some areas than others. A mix of walleyes and saugers with jumbo perch, eelpout and tulibees in the mix. Action seems to be better near reefs. Some houses hitting morning bite, others great afternoon. Electronics are a big help. Reefs still good 26-32. Jigging spoon tipped with minnow head or tail section in glow colors or gold. Fish spread out on mud flats. Bite is 16-20 or 24-31'. Monster pike season is upon us and the fish are hungry! 6-8 feet best with sucker minnows on tip ups set 1/2 of depth.

The Rainy River gearing up for pre-spawn. Fishing still best towards mouth of river mornings and evenings. Gold, chartreuse and red best colors tipped with live minnow. Emerald shiners a plenty in the river!

Up at the NW Angle, walleye, sauger, pike, and perch all active in 24-29 feet. Use gold, orange, and glow tipped with minnow head or live shiner. Transitions of mud and reefs the best. Crappies active in Ontario waters. Permanent fish houses out until March 31st. Walleye season open until April 14th.

[LakeofthewoodsMN]

Walleye season open until April 14. Pike open all year. Permanent fish houses out through March 31. Fishing still consistent in multiple locations this week. Fishing good in the mud 26-28 or 30-32 feet of water, showing lots of eater walleyes and saugers. Jigging with frozen shiner head and dead stick with live minnow best. Electronics helpful. Use bright colors, plain hooks, or buck shots. Up north by Knight and Bridges Islands, reefs still producing in 29-31 feet. Glitter gold, gold/pink, or pink/white the hot colors. Lots of big saugers in the mix with jumbo perch. With a timid bite, anglers are finding their own techniques to get the bite. Active pike in shallows 8-12 feet using tip-ups set 1/2 the depth.

On the Rainy River and Four Mile Bay, walleye are officially in pre-spawn mode. Spring regs apply. Morning and evening runs the best near the mouth of the river, the airport, or East by ClementsonAccessOnRainyRiver Bay. Find deep pockets and jig near adjacent rivers.

Up at the NW Angle, limits filled quickly with numbers of eater walleyes and saugers. 24-28' best depth using gold, pink, chartreuse, or orange. Pike and perch active in adjacent spots. Good crappie bite in Ontario waters.

[LakeofthewoodsMN]

Fish are starting to move, yet still spread out this week. Mud flats have been producing 22-24 or 28-31. Electronics beneficial for suspended trophy fish. Use a plain hook, charmers, or buck shot tipped with minnow. Gold, bubble gum, or pink the hot colors. Knight, Bridges, Long Point and Gull Rock doing well. 29-31' with tulibees and perch mixed in with walleye and sauger limits. Reports off Pine Island 24-27. Monster pike moving, try 6-10 or 13-15 feet; strong afternoon bite with occasional trophy walleye caught. Use tip-ups set 1/2 of depth with sucker minnow on red/white, green, or plain silver.

On the Rainy River, walleyes starting g to move. 12-19' best in front of the gaps leading to the lake, heading east in front of the airport. Mornings and evenings best.

Up at the NW Angle, mixed bags the norm. 24-27' best depth over structure. In addition to walleyes and saugers, pike, perch, and crappies doing well. Jigging continuously best. Use pink, gold, or chartreuse.

[LakeofthewoodsMN]

Fish houses out until March 31, walleye season open until April 14, pike season does not close. Walleyes spread out this week. Over mud, try 22-24 or 27-30 feet of water. Use spoon tipped with frozen shiner head in jigging hole, bright colored jigs tipped with live shiners or fatheads as dead stick. Afternoon best bite, with short flurries of action common all day. Good reports from the reefs of Knight and Bridges Island, 29-31 feet. Electronics helpful. Lots of small walleyes and saugers in the mix. Some fish making their way to south shore, staging for spawning run up Rainy River. Good evening bite in shallower water. Tulibees are plentiful. Check with resorts as some are no longer allowing wheeled houses on their roads. Tip-up fishing for pike best 10-12 feet of water baited with live sucker minnow.

On the Rainy River, walleyes are moving up river. Fishing still consistent near airport and Wabonica Church (chapel) using pink, gold, and red/white with frozen shiner. Evening bite best. Try 16-19 feet. Rapids near Birchdale starting to open, open water on Big Fork River.

Up on the NW Angle, fishing remains steady. Try 22-24 feet with pink, chartreuse, or glow jigs tipped with live or frozen shiner. Walleyes, saugers, perch, and pike active. Crappie fishing good reports for mobile anglers just over border.

[LakeofthewoodsMN]

Good ice fishing continues. Permanent houses out until March 31, walleye season open until April 14. Pike season open all year.

Mornings and evenings still most active with short flurries throughout the day. From Arnesen's, Long Point, Zippel Bay, and Graceton in 24-26 feet. Green/white, silver, or red/white tipped with minnow. Lighthouse Gap and Pine Island good in 17-19 or 22-28. Hug close to Pine or head north 5-6 miles. Pink or gold the colors to use tipped with minnows. Electronics still beneficial. Northern pike fishing picking up in Zippel Bay, Bostic Bay, and 4 Mile Bay in 9-12 feet with live sucker minnow.

On the rainy River, open water is visible 15 miles East of Birchdale. Ice fishing continues to be good mornings and evenings in 17-19 feet. Use pink, gold, chartreuse with live minnow.

Up at the NW Angle, walleyes continue to be active with perch, pike, and tulibees in the mix. Fish 22-26 feet using gold or pink tipped with minnow head or live shiner. Good crappie bite continues just over the border into Canada.

[LakeofthewoodsMN]

Permanent houses are off the ice, walleye season still open until April 14 and northern pike open all year. Walleye/sauger limits filling with plenty of eater sized fish this week. Reports good in many depths from 13-17' by Long Point, Zippel Bay, Graceton, and Morris Point; 16-20' off Pine Island; 19-24' in front of Lighthouse Gap. Gold, pink or pink/glow, green/chartreuse are the colors tipped with minnow. Electronics beneficial jigging. Morning/evening bite in the shallower depths. Pike tip-up fishing heating up in 8-10'at Zippel Bay, Bostic Bay, 4 Mile Bay and adjacent to Lighthouse Gap. Some resorts still providing portable day guides. Access points: Adrian's Road is open for vehicles, Morris Point for snowmobiles/ATV, Long Point for snowmobiles/ATV. Call ahead for details.

On the Rainy River, open water is 10 miles East of Birchdale. Best depths 18-20'. Use pink, glow, or chartreuse tipped with live minnow or fathead.

Up at the NW Angle, fishing remains excellent and anglers are still accessing lake with snowmobiles and collapsible houses. Call ahead to resort(s) for details this time of year.

[LakeofthewoodsMN]

Walleye season open until April 14th and the pike season is open all year at LOW and great reports. Lots of hot spots this week filling limits of walleye, sauger, and perch. From Arnesen's, 16 mile, Long Point, and Zippel Bay try 19-22 morning/evening and 31-33' during day. Pink/white, pink/gold, bubble gum, and green/white the hot colors tipped with minnow. Morris Point and the Lighthouse Gap up to the Canadian border line has been producing in 22-26 during day or 15-20' morning/evening. Use gold or pink tipped with minnow. Mornings and evening bite better. No vehicles are on the lake, snowmobiles and ATV's allowed. Pike fishing good in 8-10' near Zippel Bay and Graceton. Try 9-12' moving east towards Bostic Bay, 4 Mile Bay and the Gap. Tip-ups with live sucker minnows or dead herring/ciscoes. Some resorts still pulling out fish houses daily.

The Rainy River is open approximately 3 miles East of Birchdale, with open water showing at the Franz Jevne Rapids. Fishing good in shallow pockets 10-12 feet using gold or glow jig tipped with minnow.

Up at the NW Angle, good fishing continues. Snowmobiles with snow on ice the best. Good numbers of walleyes, saugers, perch and pike. Crappies being caught just over border. Good fishing is happening. Work through resorts.

[LakeofthewoodsMN]

Walleye season closes April 14 and opens again May 10th. On the ice, nice walleyes and saugers still the norm this week with a few perch and tulibees. In front of Graceton Beach and towards Morris Point Gap and Lighthouse Gap 16-18 or 20-22. Using Gold or pink tipped with live minnow. Pike are ready to run, try 8-10 near Zippel Bay or Four Mile Bay tipped with live sucker minnow. Use resorts for info before venturing out, snowmobile or ATV traffic only.

On the Rainy River. Birchdale and Frontier accesses open to all boats. The river channel is open in front of Vidas landing but still 10' of shore ice. Open water goes just west of ClementsonAccessOnRainyRiver. Sturgeon fishing is open. Catch and release now through April 23, keep season opens April 24th. Info at www.fishingminnesota.com/river-fishing.

Up at the NW Angle, walleye fishing this past week was good. The pike bite is also active for those still getting out on the ice. Pike season open all year at LOW and Rainy River.

[LakeofthewoodsMN]

Ice Report: The Rainy River is completely open. 4 Mile Bay is partially open. Lake still ice covered. With northern pike season open all year on LOW, the bite for ice anglers is good. Tip up fishing 4-10' at Morris Point, Swift Ditch or Graceton Beach. Live sucker minnow or dead bait on quick strike rig the ticket. ATV traffic only.

On the Rainy River, open water all the way to Wheeler's Point into 4 Mile Bay. Catch and release sturgeon through April 23, with the keep season April 24-May 7 and then catch and release again May 8 - 15. Anglers doing well around deep holes and current seams. Circle hooks fished on the bottom with 50/50 frozen shiners and crawlers doing best. Timber Mill Park access in Baudette open to all boats. Wheeler's Point access clear with very little shore ice. Walleye opener May 10th. Last year's opener in river, bay and into the lake was excellent.

Up at the NW Angle, lake still ice covered with lots of melting taking place. A few anglers still ice fishing for pike.

[LakeofthewoodsMN]

Fishing continues to be steady this week as weather and water levels fluctuate. Drifting with spinners the go to method. Try Long Point, Zippel Bay, and the Graceton Reefs at 22-28 feet. Morris Point to Pine Island doing well in 12-18. Reports of trolling or casting cranks doing well shallow in areas 10' and less. Across the lake, reports good at Garden Island and Stony Point areas. Jigs and spinners in 18-21'. Hammered gold or pink the hot colors tipped with crawlers or leeches.

On the Rainy River, fishing reports from 13-20 feet using minnows or crawlers. Sturgeon keep season open until September 30. Keep one 45-50" or over 75".

Up at the NW Angle, jigging and spinners working well in 15-30 near Oak, Flag, Little Oak, Crow Duck and Brush Islands. Stay near reefs and island points. Fish the flats south of Crow Duck. Bass still near boulder areas with northern pike also in the mix.

[LakeofthewoodsMN]

Great reports this week as anglers experience quick fills of limits with numbers of trophy walleye in the mix. Drifting with spinners the most common method. Try Stony Point, West Bar of Garden Island and Starren Shoal in 26-28'. Lighthouse Gap and Pine Island doing well in 8-16 feet. Reports of jigging 10-14. Mayflies have hatched, some reports of down rigging starting. hammered gold the hot color still tipped with crawlers, leeches, or minnows. Northern pike in 6-8 feet along South Shore. Trolling with cranks most popular, good numbers on little river rockers and shad raps.

Up at the NW Angle, fish the rocks on the MN side. Crow Duck. Four Blocks and Little Oak area still holding good fish. On the Canadian side, fish deeper current areas, 25' and deeper. Good reports at Little Traverse Jig and minnow has been to go to method. Bass fishing has continued to be productive along the boulder shorelines. Try using a topwater bait if the bass are breaking the surface for mayflies.

[LakeofthewoodsMN]

Fishing continues to be steady through the summer months. Drifting with spinners most common though good reports of mixed methods. From Long Point, the fields, Zippel Bay, and Graceton Beach try 22-28 feet. Morris Point, Pine Island, and Lighthouse Gap try 10-18 or 22-24 feet. Hot colors are hammered gold or silver tipped with crawler or minnow. Garden Island to Little Oak also doing well 8-10 feet.

On the Rainy River sturgeon anglers doing well in deep pockets. Keep 1 season open until September 30.

Up at the NW Angle, try jigging or drifting with spinners. 15-30 feet near Flag Island or Little Oak. Stay on reefs and island points for best bite. Muskie hunters doing well casting to weed beds.

[LakeofthewoodsMN]

Summer patterns holding true as we head into August. Downrigging getting good reports 20-36 feet using blue/silver or orange/gold shad raps or wally divers. Many anglers still having success near Garden Island. There are still good reports of drifting with hammered gold spinner tipped with crawlers. Try Pine Island 12-25', out from Zippel Bay Gap in 35', or the west bar of Garden Island in 18-20 feet. Shallow rocks, reefs, and island points having good numbers.

On the Rainy River, use 1 oz jigs in 17-19' for walleyes. Good reports of eater fish. Smallmouth bass on boulders and current seams. Sturgeon still active, fish in deep pockets.

Up at the NW Angle, fishing continues to be good in 18-24 feet near Four Blocks, Crow Duck and Little Oak. Drifting with spinners the go to method tipped with crawler or shiner. Muskie hunters still finding good action in Ontario waters over weed beds.

[LakeofthewoodsMN]

Scattered methods are working this week. Good reports down rigging and pulling spinners are filling limits with numbers of trophy walleye in the mix. Some resorts are headed north to Garden Island, West Bar, or Hay Island in 22-24 feet. Others are staying close to Lighthouse Gap in 14-20 feet. Hammered gold still the goto color for spinners tipped with a leech or crawler.

On the Rainy River, afternoon and evening fishing producing good limits. Walleye are in 15-17 feet using 1 oz jigs or spinners. Sturgeon numbers good just off currents near deep pockets and adjacent streams.

Up at the NW Angle pulling spinners working best in 22-30 near Little Oak or Four Blocks or Little Traverse in Ontario. Use gold or chartreuse tipped with crawlers. Muskie fishing still strong in Ontario waters near weed beds. Pink cowgirls having good reports in warm water during evening hours.

[LakeofthewoodsMN]

Down rigging and pulling spinners effective this week with lots of trophy walleyes in the mix. Good eater fish north of Garden Island around Crow Duck Island and Glen's Reef 16-22 feet and the West Bar in 14-22' pulling spinners. Western reefs such as Archie's starting to heat up. Good walleyes this week in the Lighthouse Gap in 15-20' and 6 miles out from gap. Hot blade colors are hammered gold and silver baited with crawlers. Down riggers effective in 30-34 feet using Shad Raps, Wally Divers, and Reef Runners. Clown, pink UV and black the ticket.

Up at the NW Angle, north of Garden Island, Little Oak and Four Blocks producing in 19-24 feet bringing in a good mix of fish. 51" pike caught on charter while walleye fishing. Good Muskie reports from Canadian waters, shallow, 10 feet or less in weed beds along shore. Bucktails and cowgirls effective.

On the Rainy River, jigging with a frozen shiner doing well 14-20 feet. Try gold, glow, and pink/gold. Some reports of spinners tipped with crawlers in 16-18 feet. Sturgeon anglers doing well in front of Timbermill and heading east towards Birchdale. Sturgeon keep one season goes through September 31.

[LakeofthewoodsMN]

Mixed methods bringing in limits this week. Charters still heading north to Garden Island and Crow Duck. A mix of down rigging and pulling spinners is working best. Archie's Reef also doing well down rigging in 34 feet. Hot rigs are fire tiger, UV pink, and sunset frenzy. Spinner fishing doing well in depths of 15-20. Also try just outside Lighthouse Gap using spinners tipped with crawlers or leeches and hammered gold spinners. Some reports in front of Graceton reef 22 ft and 5-6 miles straight out from Zippel Bay Gap jigging with frozen shiners.

On the Rainy River, sturgeon season keep one open until September 30. Anglers finding them in 20' using crawlers. Smallmouth bass reports heading east towards Birchdale along shorelines.

Up at the NW Angle, Little Oak and Four Blocks producing numbers of walleyes 25-30 feet using hammered gold on crawler or minnow harnesses. Muskie hunters doing well evening hours with brighter nights on small cowgirls. Target shorelines and weedbeds for best results.

[LakeofthewoodsMN]

The ice is forming nicely and water clarity looks good. Current ice report, 4 Mile Bay, 7-9", Bostic Bay, 11", Zippel Bay, 5-8". On the lake, in front of Pine Island, 8", Zippel, 3-4" and Birch Beach, 3". There are some cracks and areas that need more time. Everything depends upon weather. Some resorts may allow ATV travel after Thanksgiving. Water is looking clear. Some local guides have been catching walleyes. Pike spearing going well. Ice fishing season is shaping up nicely. When it's time, work through resorts and follow marked ice trails.

On the Rainy River, 5" of ice in front of Timber Mill Park, in front of Baudette Bay and airport. Some walleyes being caught in 14-18' of water evenings by locals who know ice. Safety first.

Up at the NW Angle, 7-8" on MN side. 3-5" in current areas. Many cracks as common this time of year. Looking forward to this week of cold weather. There will be ATV / snowmobile traffic after Thanksgiving. Some NW Angle resort fish houses scheduled out Dec.10th.

[LakeofthewoodsMN]

Combo of walleyes and saugers coming in off of the south shore. Clearer waters have allowed some anglers to catch in 21-24 feet in the mud off Pine Island and Morris Point. Others are making the venture to deep water 30+ feet 25 miles past Pine near Garden Island and Knight and Bridges Islands. Some finding fish in shallow 13-15 feet low light. Hot colors have been pink, gold, chartreuse, or plain hook 4-6" off bottom. A nice mix of perch and eel pout have been showing up in limits. Pike anglers doing well 8-10 feet using red, orange, or gold.

On the Rainy River, anglers catching limits 14-17 feet. Glass eyes, pink, hammered gold the hot colors. From the river to the lake, the ice depth averages 22 inches with at least 8 inches of snow coverage in most areas good for snowmobiles.

Up at the NW Angle, 27-29 feet on the south side of Oak Island has been filling limits of walleye, sauger, and perch over the sand. Quality trophy walleye shallower 18-22 over the rocks. Gold and pink the best. Lots of crappie action in Ontario waters 32-34 feet. Light bite so coaxing off bottom best using red gulp on hot pink tungsten jigs. Don't be afraid to hole hop.