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"Walleye and Sauger Bonanza: Ice Fishing the Legendary Lake of the Woods"
- 2024/12/20
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As of December 20, 2024, ice fishing on Lake of the Woods in Minnesota is in full swing, and the reports are nothing short of excellent. Given that Lake of the Woods is a large, inland lake, tidal influences are negligible, so you won't need to worry about tides affecting your fishing.
The weather has been cold, with ice thickness continuing to improve across the area. This is ideal for ice fishing, and many anglers are taking advantage of the solid ice cover.
Sunrise today is around 7:54 AM, and sunset will be at about 4:29 PM, giving you a good window to get out on the ice.
Fish activity has been robust, with good numbers of walleyes and saugers being caught. Additionally, there have been reports of nice jumbo perch, eelpout, and northern pike. The walleye and sauger bite remains strong, particularly in the deeper areas of the lake.
For walleyes and saugers, vertical jigging with jigs tipped with frozen emerald shiners has been highly effective. Popular jig colors include gold, orange, chartreuse, and pink. Some anglers have also found success pulling spinners with crawlers in the sand and rubble areas, especially along the west shore from Zippel Bay to Long Point and around Pine Island.
Hot spots include the south end of the lake, where structures and deep muddy and sand to mud transition areas are holding a lot of fish. The area from Long Point straight east to the US/Canadian Border and up to Garden Island is also producing significant catches.
Make sure to use sonar technology to locate schools of walleyes and saugers, as this can greatly enhance your chances of a successful day on the ice.
Overall, Lake of the Woods is living up to its reputation as one of the best fishing spots in the region, and now is a great time to get out and enjoy some excellent ice fishing.
The weather has been cold, with ice thickness continuing to improve across the area. This is ideal for ice fishing, and many anglers are taking advantage of the solid ice cover.
Sunrise today is around 7:54 AM, and sunset will be at about 4:29 PM, giving you a good window to get out on the ice.
Fish activity has been robust, with good numbers of walleyes and saugers being caught. Additionally, there have been reports of nice jumbo perch, eelpout, and northern pike. The walleye and sauger bite remains strong, particularly in the deeper areas of the lake.
For walleyes and saugers, vertical jigging with jigs tipped with frozen emerald shiners has been highly effective. Popular jig colors include gold, orange, chartreuse, and pink. Some anglers have also found success pulling spinners with crawlers in the sand and rubble areas, especially along the west shore from Zippel Bay to Long Point and around Pine Island.
Hot spots include the south end of the lake, where structures and deep muddy and sand to mud transition areas are holding a lot of fish. The area from Long Point straight east to the US/Canadian Border and up to Garden Island is also producing significant catches.
Make sure to use sonar technology to locate schools of walleyes and saugers, as this can greatly enhance your chances of a successful day on the ice.
Overall, Lake of the Woods is living up to its reputation as one of the best fishing spots in the region, and now is a great time to get out and enjoy some excellent ice fishing.