Lake of the Woods area fishing report 5-5-06

[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 on Zippel Bay was a tremendous success! 82 teams competed for the cash and trophy prizes. A total of $4,001. was available for the purse. Over 600 fish were weighed in which brought the average boat catch way above normal. Here are the top three winning teams: 1st Place, Nick Hemmesch/Darren Rothstein, Richmond, MN, 39 lbs. 14oz.; 2nd Place Gary Hemmesch/Scott Schmidt, Payneville, MN, 37lbs. 05 oz.; 3rd Place Brian Benson/Shannon Closen, TwinValley, MN, 34lbs. 01oz. We are gearing up for the beginning of summer fishing. Summers on Lake of the Woods are great times for family fishing trips. There is literally no better way to ensure a positive fishing experience than to book a trip with one of our expert guides.You and your family are transported out onto the big lake on a coast guard approved vessel, chartered by a licensed captain. All of your gear and bait is provided for your trip. The resorts even pack your lunch, or, you can often opt for the time-honored shore lunch. These fishing trips let you rest and relax with all of the planning taken care of by our resort. If you?re like many people, the perfect fishing trip means a remote northern Minnesota lake, and just you and the walleyes. Sound good? Then you?ll want to book a trip to the Northwest Angle and Island Community. This stunning location is uniquely situated on the northern shores of Lake of the Woods. The rocky shoreline and islands provide sheltered bays for endless hours of fishing fun!


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