Lake of the Woods fishing report 4-28-06

[Joe]

LAKE OF THE WOODS ?Area Tourism Bureau, Jane, near junction of Hwy 11 and Hwy 172 in Baudette (1-800-382-FISH) The 10th Annual Ice ?out Trophy Pike Tournament will be hosted by Minnesota?s Lake of the Woods Area Resorts April 29-30. The tournament runs from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, and from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday. Registration, tournament, departure and weigh-in all takes place at the tournament?s headquarters a t Zippel Bay Resort. There is a $50.00 entry fee per two contestant team. 1st Place is 50% of cash taken in and a trophy. For ticket information and more details call 800-222-2537. But if the size of the northern pike doesn?t impress you, try your line at a lake sturgeon. No North American freshwater fish grows larger or lives longer than this prehistoric fish, which closely resembles fossils from 100 million years ago. Lake sturgeon have been known to live more than 100 years and grow larger than 200 pounds. With the opening season beginning on April 24th to May 7th. One fish is allowed per license year, and must measure 45 to 50 inches long, or over 75 inches. Immediately upon reducing a fish to possession, you must sign and date your angling license. A sturgeon tag is required, and is available wherever fishing licenses are sold.


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