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Lived in New Brighton a couple of years ago and have fished the south basin (hole area), but we have moved back and live next to the North Basin across from the rail line. Has anyone fished this bay? From the map there is a major drop off with a 30 foot hole in the middle. Just want general info smile.gif

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hey crappieman i write reports of long lake and know where to catch most of the fish and when the best time is and the hott spots.

some are in rice creek back by the rail raod bridge is good for crappie, walleye, pike, catfish and bullies. and the bay before the channel to the 2nd part of long there are nice crappies, pike, and some walleye.

I do good for walleye at rice creek, the fishing pier, and the drop offs in my boat. If you want to hook up sometime and go out i can show you these spots. Ask LOST i took him out a few times and he got some nice fish and some others but i frogot.

My e-mail is [email protected]

or just reply here ill check back.

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That sounds great. Do you near the lake? I live on the dead end of Mississippi St. Have you ever fished the drop offs in the North 'Bay. By the map, there appears to be some good ones. Lets plan on hooking up. I will be in a Trap Pro. I will e mail you.

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be careful on the north side in the winter, there is current there and the ice never seems to set up like the south basin. I have ice fished the north side only a few times with no luck (including the deep hole). Hard to see any fish on the sonar due to the current and all that comes with it.

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I wouldn't trust the north bay during the winter because of the current... unless we're hit by a couple weeks of sub-zero temps... then maybe.

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Thanks for the information. I guess I will try the south bay this year. How has it been the past couple of years?

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Crappieman:

To answer your question, long lake has been slow for me the last couple of years. I mainly targeted walleye with some success, but not enough to keep me coming back. If you hit it on the right night, you might be in for a decent crappie bite, nothing huge but decent metro fish. All in all a decent lake but the fish move, constantly!!

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anyone been out latley?? I am thinking about fishing Saturday and wanted to know the ice conditions.

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I would be very careful. The outlet of rice creek is still open. The ice looks in good condition by the landing, but I would think 4 inches would be the most if you luck. Bring you spud bar.

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long lake in the winter this year is slow i was out a few times with little to no success.....but in the spring and summer i hammer the crappies,walleye and pike if someone would want to go out then i can take you out to show you some hot spots. e-mail is [email protected]

ask LOST i brought him out few times and we got them

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I was out there for a while last night. There was a ton of water on the ice. We didn't catch anything but a buzz. IT was too hard to move with all the water on the ice. There was a good 8-10" of ice out there though.

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    • Kettle
      It's definitely winter, we have about 4-6 inches of fluffy snow on the ground which has predominantly blown off the ice. I have several friends out on the ice as of late 5-6 inches of ice. I work the next two days, will get the gear together Saturday and go Sunday. I'd be completely fine if we have an early spring like earlier this year. 
    • leech~~
      Thanks for the updates!  
    • LakeofthewoodsMN
      On the South Shore...  The focus for most this past week for resorts and ice fishing outfitters is checking ice conditions.  Things are progressing nicely.  As we remind anglers each and every year, ice conditions can vary significantly.  Consequently,  we typically will not make blanket statements about ice conditions or thickness of ice.  It is best to work through a resort or outfitter who knows the ice conditions on the part of the lake they are working.     The 10 day forecast shows temps staying below freezing and hitting the single digits many days.  Depending upon the wind, this should continue to build up the ice and get things started,   Some spearing and angling for pike has started in areas of back bays.  Work through an outfitter and stay on marked trails as ice conditions still vary, even on the bays.  Naturally, with Lake of the Woods having a robust population of big pike, some nice fish are coming in. As the days go on, resorts and outfitters are continuing to mark their ice roads and venture out further checking ice conditions daily.  Initial reports are showing good ice formation on many parts of the lake off of the south shore.     From many parts of the south shore, there is ice as far as the eye can see.  With cloudy conditions, a satellite image of the entire lake has not been available for a number of days.   On the Rainy River...  The river is iced over.  It certainly isn't ready for any traffic as of yet but the fact it is locked up is encouraging.   Some spearing and angling for pike happening in back bays off of the river.  Once ice thickens, a couple of resorts who fish the river will mark ice trails in their particulate fishing area.  The river has current, it is best to work through a resort or outfitter.   Up at the NW Angle...   The Angle is locked up with ice for the most part.  Fishing isn't happening yet, but resorts and outfitters have started checking ice conditions and the ice is progressing nicely.  Things are on track for a good ice fishing season. Watch the Lake of the Woods Tourism Facebook page or other resort facebook pages for reports and videos of current ice conditions.  At this point, reports are coming in daily. If you haven't made reservations for ice fishing, now is a great time. 
    • SkunkedAgain
      Good update.   There has already been a host of idiots walking on the thin ice in the metro, with several rescues taking place. I read that a retired pastor in Duluth also went ice skating on thin ice and died. It's good to see that you're waiting a bit.
    • smurfy
      I got all the time in the world to getter done!
    • leech~~
      Just send it!   https://www.facebook.com/reel/1449647545993157 
    • Wanderer
      It’ll hurt your arms as you’ll have to saw through that thick, thick 12 inches instead of 6-8. 😉   
    • smurfy
      saweet to hear........and an extra week sure isnt gonna hurt. 
    • Kettle
      Lots of medium lakes are locked tight, big lakes like trout in colraine, turtle caribou north of Marcell are open. I'd venture small and medium lakes will be good for foot travel and or atv this weekend 
    • smurfy
      thats sounding great. honestly unless we get a pile of snow i am pretty sure the ice will be in great shape by the weekend of the 13-14th.  i spent 10 days at the cabin deer opener...8 days in Wi chasin deer, part of me says i should stay home for a bit, .......but naw that itch is getting worse to hit da ice and throw that fork!!!!!! 😆
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