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By LakeofthewoodsMN
On the south end... Pike anglers catching fish in back bays. Deadbait on a quick strike rig under a bobber, spoons, spinnerbaits and crankbaits are the go to presentations. The pike season is open year-round on LOW and the Rainy River.
The pike limit is 3 fish per day, 30-40 inches must be released, one over 40" allowed. Most practice catch and release with a nice photo on big fish, and there are a lot of big pike being caught.
On the Rainy River... Sturgeon anglers looking to keep a sturgeon have through May 7th. After that catch and release kicks in again. Catch and release 5/8/21 - 5/15/21. Closed 5/16/21 - 6/30/21. Harvest season, 7/1/21 - 9/30/21.
A 3-5 ounce no-roll sinker combined with a sturgeon rig (18" snell of 60 lb test with a 4/0 or 5/0 circle hook) with a glob of crawlers, frozen emerald shiners or both is the most common setup.
Good numbers of fish, all size ranges, being caught. Sturgeon have been active.
Up at the NW Angle... A few anglers fishing pike in back bays but most looking forward to the May 15th fishing opener. The go to walleye spots come the opener will be shoreline and island structure and underwater points. The technique, a jig and a minnow!
With the Canada border still closed, there are many ways to get up to the Angle. The LOW Passenger Service, charter boat shuttle service from the south end, is open and running. If you have the right boat and expertise, boating across is an option. And finally, Lake Country Air flying service, a float plane service out of Baudette and other locations.
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By CJH
Anybody been out or heard any water temps on the Le Homme Dieu Chain? The weather has been so up and down, kind of curious where they are at.
Thanks much!!
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By LakeofthewoodsMN
On the south end... Most attention right now is with sturgeon and pike with anglers looking forward to the May 15th walleye opener. The pike season is open year-round on LOW and the Rainy River. Backwater areas and back bays are all over LOW and the Rainy River and are where pike are being caught. Deadbait on a quick strike rig under a bobber, spoons, spinnerbaits and crankbaits are all working.
The pike limit is 3 fish per day, 30-40 inches must be released, one over 40" allowed. Most practice catch and release with a nice photo on big fish, and there are a lot of big pike being caught.
On the Rainy River... Sturgeon fishing is in full swing and fishing is good. Now through May 7th is the sturgeon harvest season (45-50", or over 75") Catch and release 5/8/21 - 5/15/21. Closed 5/16/21 - 6/30/21. Harvest season, 7/1/21 - 9/30/21.
A 3-5 ounce no-roll sinker combined with a sturgeon rig (18" snell of 60 lb test with a 4/0 or 5/0 circle hook) with a glob of crawlers, frozen emerald shiners or both is the ticket. Local bait shops / resorts have rigs and bait available.
Find a deeper spot or hole in a stretch of the river, anchor up and still fish the bottom. Your bait sends a scent trail the sturgeon will find! Some huge sturgeon being caught in excess of 70 inches.
Up at the NW Angle... The NW Angle is ice free and everyone is looking forward to the May 15th fishing opener. There are many ways to access Angle resorts. The LOW Passenger Service, charter boat shuttle service from the south end, is open and running. If you have the right boat and expertise, boating across is an option. And finally, Lake Country Air flying service, a float plane service out of Baudette and other locations. A complete list of lodging and fishing packages available in Baudette, on the Rainy River, around Lake of the Woods and up at the NW Angle at www.fishingminnesota.com/Lodging
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By LakeofthewoodsMN
On the south end... Lake of the Woods is ice free! Walleye anglers are looking ahead to the MN Fishing Opener on May 15th. Based on the big fish in the Rainy River this spring, there is a lot of excitement!
The pike season is open year-round on LOW and the Rainy River. Backwater areas and back bays are where pike spawning activity is taking place. The pike limit is 3 fish per day, 30-40 inches must be released, one over 40" allowed. Most practice catch and release with a nice photo on big fish, and there are a lot of big pike being caught.
On the Rainy River... The spring walleye season closed with good success. Despite varying clarity and some spring rains pushing debris into the water, hearty walleye anglers still pulled some very good fish last week. Now looking toward the walleye opener.
Sturgeon fishing this past week was excellent. Sturgeon of all sizes being caught which bodes well for the health of the fishery which is very strong. Sturgeon catch and release season through 4/23/21. Keep season 4/24/21 - 5/7/21, (45-50", or over 75") Catch and release 5/8/21 - 5/15/21. Closed 5/16/21 - 6/30/21. Harvest season, 7/1/21 - 9/30/21.
A 4-6 ounce no-roll sinker combined with a sturgeon rig (18" snell of 60 lb test with a 4/0 or 5/0 circle hook) with a glob of crawlers, frozen emerald shiners or both is the ticket. Local bait shops / resorts have rigs and bait available.
Find a deeper spot or hole in a stretch of the river, anchor up and still fish the bottom. Your bait sends a scent trail the sturgeon will find!
Up at the NW Angle... The NW Angle is ice free and everyone is looking forward to the May 15th fishing opener. There are many ways to access Angle resorts. The LOW Passenger Service, charter boat shuttle service from the south end, is open and running. If you have the right boat and expertise, boating across is an option. And finally, Lake Country Air flying service, a float plane service out of Baudette and other locations.
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By BigTrucka
Hey all, just moved back to MN where I grew up after living in the PNW for a long while. I became addicted to fishing rivers and streams out there and have started to check out the offerings in the NW section of the state as of yesterday’s opener. Wondering if anyone has experience in this area and can give me some pointers or just tell me if I’m wasting my time since that’s what I’m wondering right now since I didn’t find any signs of fish. I’m using a spinning rod with Mepp’s and Panther Martin style spinners and went through a bunch of color combos. I started yesterday morning at the Clearwater River in western Beltrami County essentially on the border with Clearwater County where the state has some land and a pretty lengthy easement. Probably a well known area. Beautiful area to walk through. Found multiple holes, but yeah no fish at all. I waded for a bit and decided to leave. I went south since I live closer to Moorhead and stopped at Felton Creek. I’ve read a DNR study about this creek having a decreasing population of fish, but it’s still considered a trout stream although not “designated”. I understand the channelization of creeks in this region ruined fish habitat over the last 100 years, but still find some DNR material as of the last 5 years that reference Felton Creek as a spot for trout. Walked the stream for a bit before I left and headed to Lawndale Creek south of Barnesville. I waded through the AMA on the Atherton WMA expecting to find some brook trout since the DNR has stocked it as of at least 2017. Nothing through the entire stretch besides frogs and minnows. Are there actually fish in these places? The Clearwater and Lawndale are designated trout streams. The Clearwater is stocked annually and Lawndale is supposed to have wild brook trout. Anyone have any experience in these spots? Should’ve just drove down MN200 & 71 to the obvious spots in Becker/Hubbard?
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By SkunkedAgain
Someone had to kick things off.
I caught some shrimp at the grocery store over the weekend. I'm hoping to see some spawning walleye this weekend. Who knows where they will be in a month when we are all allowed to actually fish for them!
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By Coleman
Has anyone been on the water of areas lakes? Kinda curious what the water temps are hovering around?
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By LakeofthewoodsMN
On the south end... The lake is still ice covered with big stretches of open water which is expanding daily. Anglers fishing the lake are fishing in front of the Lighthouse Gap where the Rainy River enters LOW. Anglers are allowed a limit of walleyes and saugers on the lake, but catch and release only on Four Mile Bay and the Rainy River during the spring walleye season which lasts through April 14. The walleye season opens again on May 15th.
Pike Fishing. Open water is available in the back bays such as various Four Mile Bay, Bostic Creek, Zippel Bay and backwaters on the Rainy River where pike spawn. Some nice pike being caught in shallow water areas. These areas are off of the main lake and perfect for small boats. The pike season is open year round on LOW and the Rainy River. 3 fish per day, 30-40 inches must be released, one over 40" allowed.
On the Rainy River... This past week was nothing short of incredible for walleye fishing on the Rainy River. Large numbers of big walleyes were caught and released. Many fish 30 - 33+ inches in the mix. Exactly why anglers love the Rainy River in the spring.
Good reports up and down the river including Four Mile Bay.
A 3/8 - 1/2 ounce jig is working nicely tipped with a minnow or a plastic. Bright plastics and frozen shiners working best on jigs. Some anglers trolling crankbaits with success to cover water.
Sturgeon fishing continues to be good with good numbers of sturgeon being caught. Most anglers targeting holes in the river. Some sturgeon being caught on rolling sand dunes with fish laying in the depressions. Wherever there is food and a bit of slacker water!
With lower current, a 3 ounce no-roll sinker combined with a sturgeon rig (18" snell of 60 lb test with a 4/0 or 5/0 circle hook) with a glob of crawlers, frozen emerald shiners or both is the ticket. Local bait shops have rigs and bait available.
Up at the NW Angle... Locals are able to get their boats from the mainland (Angle Inlet) to most areas of the islands. Looking ahead to open water, there are various ways to travel to the NW Angle this summer without crossing the border. If you have the right boat and expertise, boating across is an option. There is also the Lake of the Woods Passenger Service (charter boat shuttle to Angle). And finally, Lake Country Air flying service, a float plane service out of Baudette and other locations.
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By LakeofthewoodsMN
On the south end... Most of the lake is still ice covered with the exception of large areas adjacent to inflowing water such as the Lighthouse Gap (Rainy River) and Morris Point Gap (Bostic Creek) areas. Open water is expanding daily. Anglers are allowed a limit of walleyes and saugers on the lake, but catch and release only on Four Mile Bay and the Rainy River through April 14.
Open water is becoming available in many of the back bays around the lake where pike spawn. The pike season is open year round on LOW and the Rainy River. 3 fish per day, 30-40 inches must be released, one over 40" allowed.
On the Rainy River... River fishing started out strong, slowed down with cold weather and the Big Fork and Little Fork Rivers spilling mud into the Rainy River and now is picking up again. The water is clearing and water temps are on the rise.
A 3/8 - 1/2 ounce jig is working nicely tipped with a minnow or a plastic. Bright plastics and frozen shiners working best on jigs. Walleyes caught in various depths down to 35 feet.
Some anglers trolling crankbaits with success to cover water. Walleye season is catch and release only on Rainy River and Four Mile Bay through April 14th.
Sturgeon fishing continues to be good with good numbers of sturgeon being caught. Sturgeon aren't as affected by dirty water as they feed by scent. Sturgeon catch and release season through 4/23/21. Keep season 4/24/21 - 5/7/21, (45-50", or over 75") Catch and release 5/8/21 - 5/15/21. Closed 5/16/21 - 6/30/21.
With lower current, a 3 ounce no-roll sinker combined with a sturgeon rig (18" snell of 60 lb test with a 4/0 or 5/0 circle hook) with a glob of crawlers, frozen emerald shiners or both is the ticket. Local bait shops have rigs and bait available.
Up at the NW Angle... Various areas are starting to open up. Looking ahead to open water, there are various ways to travel to the NW Angle this summer without crossing the border. If you have the right boat and expertise, boating across is an option. There is also the Lake of the Woods Passenger Service (charter boat shuttle to Angle). And finally, Lake Country Air flying service, a float plane service out of Baudette and other locations.
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By SkunkedAgain · Posted
Ace too. There were a few others I can't remember. I don't know specifically what happened, but I think some people get too into the forums especially on the politics side. Then someone gets their feelings hurt and the swear off a forum and move on. Oh well. I still like the rest of you! -
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By smurfy · Posted
Uffda... Get better. Fish will be there!!👍 -
By monstermoose78 · Posted
Sorry everyone dropped a table on my foot and have been laid up. I hope to get back out soon. -
By delcecchi · Posted
Sorry Raven, but if I didn't keep some smallies down here on far west where they are abundant and walleye weren't I would rarely have had a fish dinner. And the perch down here are only slightly bigger than smelt so it would take a bunch to make a meal. Not sure 20 would do it. To each their own... -
By Mtnman · Posted
As much as I want to be there, I'll stay on my side and keep my boat. Three guys last year were not smart enough to do that, and forfeited their boat and equipment. Lucky to get a ride to the border and escorted back to USA, rather than extended stay in the penal system. Sure hope to see a warming trend in the next two weeks. We should be at I Falls on the 23rd. Get those rod ready Muskies !! -
By smurfy · Posted
yea after mentioning that to a few people up there, i've been hearing alot of that!!!!!!!!👍
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