Great Fall Fishing on Lake of the Woods

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Wow, what a great week of walleye fishing.  With the NWT (National Walleye Tour) anglers prefishing for this week's championship, a lot of big fish pics on web.  A mix of spinners / crawlers and crankbaits in main basin successful. 32-34 feet of water in Big Traverse Bay holding big numbers of walleyes. Best colors, brand and size varies based on angler.  Shiners showing up at mouth of Rainy River with some running up the Rainy River.  Fish being caught along south shore.
On the Rainy River, sturgeon fishing "keep season" is open until Sept 30. Some walleyes entering river after shiners which are starting to come in.  Last year, mid - late September started some excellent walleye fishing in river.  This year, time will tell, but things are starting.

Up at the NW Angle... Strong numbers of walleyes being caught on mud flats with bottom bouncer / crawler harness on both sides of the border. Larger fish south of Garden Island in basin.  Perch schooling on top of reefs.  Nice muskies boated this week with increased activity as fall approaches.  Next full moon, Sep 24.  Crappie fishing picking up as traditionally does in Sep / Oct..  A complete list of lodging, packages, guides and fishing info available at www.LakeoftheWoodsMN.com/Lodging


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