Fishing on Lake of the Woods- LOW Tourism

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Ice fishing on the lake or open water on the Rainy River, take your pick.  Walleye season is closed and re-opens May 11th.  Right now the focus is on Lake Sturgeon and Monster Pike.  The Rainy River is open 2 miles west of Baudette. Water temperatures are warming, currently at 34-37 degrees.  Pre-spawn sturgeon are active.  Lots of big fish and good numbers being caught.   Lots of fish in the 60" range.  Go to method, 2/0 circle hook on a 6-12" snell and a sinker appropriate for the current.  Many anglers use heavier gear causing less stress on the fish.  Spring season, catch and release to April 23rd.  Keep season April 24 - May 7.

Those on the lake are still catching Pike! Tip-up fishing with a live sucker minnow is still producing numbers of northern pike as they stage for spawning. Lots of snow and good ice left on the lake. Fish shallow in 5'-10' along shore adjacent to bays, reefs and ditches where spawning takes place.  Pike season open all year.  More info at www.lakeofthewoodsMN.com