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Ideal Winter Walleye and Sauger Fishing on Lake of the Woods
- 2024/12/22
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As of December 22, 2024, the fishing scene on Lake of the Woods is buzzing with activity, despite the cold winter onset. Here’s a rundown of what you can expect:
### Weather and Time
Today, the sunrise is at 7:17 AM, and the sunset will be at 4:32 PM. The weather is expected to be stable, though chilly, making it ideal for a day on the ice if it's formed sufficiently.
### Fish Activity
Fall fishing has been excellent, and even as we move into winter, the walleye and sauger bite remains strong. Anglers have been enjoying steady action, particularly on the south shore of Lake of the Woods.
### Best Lures and Bait
For walleyes and saugers, vertical jigging with frozen or live emerald shiners is highly effective. Recommended jig colors include gold, gold-glow white, gold-chartreuse, gold-orange, and gold-pink. Using a jig paired with any of these colors, especially gold, has been a winning combination[1][5].
### Hot Spots
- The south end of Lake of the Woods is a hotspot, especially around the areas with deep mud and sand to mud transition zones. Fish are often found at depths of 20 to 27 feet, and sometimes as deep as 28 to 34 feet[1][2][4].
- The outside weed edge and deeper breaks are also key areas to target, especially where green standing weeds are present[5].
### Recent Catches
Yesterday, anglers reported catching good numbers of walleyes and saugers, along with some jumbo perch and pike. The fish are active, and boats are getting their limits along with some larger walleyes[5].
### Tidal Report
Note that Lake of the Woods is a freshwater lake and does not have tides. However, the water levels can fluctuate due to other factors like wind and water management.
In summary, if you're heading out to Lake of the Woods today, focus on the south end, use vertical jigging with emerald shiners, and target those deep mud and weed edge areas for a productive day of fishing. Dress warm and enjoy the winter fishing experience.
### Weather and Time
Today, the sunrise is at 7:17 AM, and the sunset will be at 4:32 PM. The weather is expected to be stable, though chilly, making it ideal for a day on the ice if it's formed sufficiently.
### Fish Activity
Fall fishing has been excellent, and even as we move into winter, the walleye and sauger bite remains strong. Anglers have been enjoying steady action, particularly on the south shore of Lake of the Woods.
### Best Lures and Bait
For walleyes and saugers, vertical jigging with frozen or live emerald shiners is highly effective. Recommended jig colors include gold, gold-glow white, gold-chartreuse, gold-orange, and gold-pink. Using a jig paired with any of these colors, especially gold, has been a winning combination[1][5].
### Hot Spots
- The south end of Lake of the Woods is a hotspot, especially around the areas with deep mud and sand to mud transition zones. Fish are often found at depths of 20 to 27 feet, and sometimes as deep as 28 to 34 feet[1][2][4].
- The outside weed edge and deeper breaks are also key areas to target, especially where green standing weeds are present[5].
### Recent Catches
Yesterday, anglers reported catching good numbers of walleyes and saugers, along with some jumbo perch and pike. The fish are active, and boats are getting their limits along with some larger walleyes[5].
### Tidal Report
Note that Lake of the Woods is a freshwater lake and does not have tides. However, the water levels can fluctuate due to other factors like wind and water management.
In summary, if you're heading out to Lake of the Woods today, focus on the south end, use vertical jigging with emerald shiners, and target those deep mud and weed edge areas for a productive day of fishing. Dress warm and enjoy the winter fishing experience.