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I was wondering if anyone has any info on Boulder Lake... Where are the good spots for walleyes... Is anyone catching anything... How much ice is there... Are there any areas to be aware of (current, springs, etc.) Thanks for any help.

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I was planning to go out this weekend and try. I was wondering the same thing.

If we don't get a report, I will let you know how I do

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Welcome to FM guys, Seems like more and more are coming out of the woodwork everyday! Boulder however is not my forte'

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I haven't been out on Boulder yet this year. If you go out at the (Contact US Regarding This Word), watch the ice. Sometimes it can get a little hairy. "Fairly" consistant lake. Not a lot of big fish (walleyes) but lots of them. Try along the N and NW shore or around any of the islands, usually good places to start. Be ready for a long walk though. Hope it helps. ERW

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Welcome fellas, we were on boulder about a week and a half ago, and we got a bunch of little eyes. We walked on at the Silver Fox resort, and had 3-4" at that point. With the weather we've been having i would imagine that there's around six inches now, but be careful, especially near the dam. We caught those dinks in about 7 FOW, not far from shore, but there are some nice points and rockpiles out there that should hold some better fish. Good luck to ya.

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I'm going out to Boulder on Wed. All done with school for now at least. Fish lake is too slow and I need to find some fish. Ill try going out at the Dam, hopefully with all this cold weather there will be more ice. Good Luck.

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Welcome aboard guys.

I haven't been on Boulder yet this winter so can't help out on ice thickness but wheelers and sleds should be fine now, just stay away from the front of dams. As far as spots to fish as you come out of the landing head north and across the lake to the island. Fish there or head ENE a short ways to the point. If you head east a bit more you'll see the rock pile. All good spots but evening is the best.

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I like Boulder for action, but not a whole lot of eaters. If you head out from the dam, stick to the right shoreline, the water has opened up in mid winter. If you hug the shore about half way down and then cross the bigger basin, there are two points on the other side. If you fish about half way between them in 10-12 FOW you'll catch some eyes and probably a few crappies.

good luck,

let us know how ya do.

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    • smurfy
      well.......he's not sayin he aint!!!!!!!🤣
    • Mike89
      and that's why I didn't ask!!!   LOL!!!  
    • smurfy
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      hermit up??   not going to ask!!!   LOL!!!  
    • Kettle
      3-6", crusty stuff in the yard. I'm working tomorrow and will hermit Thursday and Friday for sure. I might make it out Sunday evening and planing all day Monday 
    • smurfy
      Kettle,  just how much snow is on the ground up there??   Looking like some good ice making temps up there the next 3 nights . 3 consecutive nights  below 0. 2 double digits below  
    • SkunkedAgain
      Much appreciated. It may not have been the best start but hopefully the next week will start to firm things up.   I like your view.
    • LakeofthewoodsMN
      On the South Shore...  Ice fishing has begun for some areas of the lake, while others are grooming trails and will be close behind.  The ice is progressing nicely.  There were concerns a big blow this past week might mess things up but thankfully, the ice stayed intact and is continuing to thicken.    Please remember, ice conditions can vary significantly from one area of the lake to the next.  That is why it is difficult to provide an answer to the question, "How thick is the ice?"  The thickness and condition of the ice is best told by those working each ice road every day.  With that being said, there is certainly some good news regarding ice progression.       So far, some resorts have begun by allowing snowmobiles and ATVs with collapsible fish houses to access their ice roads.     In addition, some resorts are pulling day houses out this week and they are available to rent.  It is best to check with your favorite resort for additional info.  Resorts will provide transportation to and from the front door of their heated fish houses.  Early ice provides some excellent ice fishing opportunities.   The 10 day forecast shows temps staying below freezing and hitting below zero and single digits many days.  Good news for eager ice anglers and resorts who provide ice fishing services.   Initial actual fishing reports have been very good.  Good numbers of walleyes and saugers being caught with some nice jumbo perch, eelpout and pike as well. When you decide to come up, please stay on the resort / outfitters marked trails.  They are marked for a reason and veering off of the trail could put you on ice conditions not suitable.   The satellite imagery shows Big Traverse Bay, which is the main body of the lake, locked up.   On the Rainy River...  The river is gaining ice.  Some local resorts and guides have been out checking ice conditions and fishing with some decent reports of walleyes and some sturgeon.  River ice doesn't form as quickly as there is current.  Work through a resort for safety. In addition to angling, some spearing and angling for pike is taking place in back bays off of the river.     Up at the NW Angle...   The Angle is locked up with ice.  Resorts and outfitters are continuing to check ice conditions and mark trails.  Ice fishing will be coming soon to this part of the lake as ice conditions are also progressing nicely up at the Angle.     Traditionally, most Angle resorts will get houses out and begin fishing December 26th.   Some resorts may take advantage of good ice conditions and get out earlier in the month.  Watch messaging from your favorite NW Angle resort / outfitter for specifics. Lake of the Woods Tourism Facebook / Instagram pages or other resort social media pages will keep you updated often with current ice and fishing reports.   If you haven't made reservations for ice fishing, now is a great time.  Lake of the Woods enjoys an extended ice fishing season through March 31st, with walleyes and saugers open through April 14th and pike season never closes.        
    • CigarGuy
      Skunked, we had about 4-5" on the ground, some melted with the warm weather over the weekend. But, overnight and it's still snowing, we're adding to the totals. I'd say we've got another 4+ so far. The railing was clear before it started snowing. Some wet spots out in front of me, I haven't checked the ice thickness yet. Hopefully, we're not in for another bad year with slush on the lake!
    • SkunkedAgain
      Appreciate the report. Too bad the fishing didn't reward you but 6 walleye isn't the worst you could do!   It doesn't look like we got as much snow as predicted, so hopefully the cold can really do its magic on strengthening the ice this week.
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