LOTW 06/27

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LAKE OF THE WOODS - Area Tourism Bureau, Denelle Hovde , near Junction of Hwy 11 and Hwy 172 in Baudette, www.lakeofthewoodsmn.com (1-800-382-FISH)

Anchored and jigging in the shallows around Zippel Bay and up to Long Point has been producing some nice walleye. A gold or chartreuse jig with a minnow or leech, in 6-12 feet of water, has been lucky for some anglers. Others have been finding fish with spinners while drifting or trolling using leeches and crawlers. Some charter boats have been fishing the river due to high winds, but with the beautiful forecast for this week getting on the big lake shouldn't be a problem. Some resorts have started sending their charters up to the Garden Island area and have reported finding nice walleye. The water levels are almost back up to normal, and the water temperature is getting warmer.

Due to recent rain fall the Rainy River has been in the process of cleaning out all the debris left from the low water, the water level is up to normal and the river is starting to produce some nice fish. Anglers have been having some luck catching walleye and some small mouth bass. The fish are there it's just a matter of picking the right presentation and getting them to bite.  Muskie season is off and running at the Northwest Angle and Islands. The water temperature is around 70 degrees, with no weeds yet. The muskies are deeper on the rocks and have started to get active. The folks at the Northwest Angle and Islands are muskie experts, give them a call and let them set you up with an adventure of a lifetime.