Ice Report LOW Tourism

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We are ice fishing and fishing is great! A solid 8-9 inches of ice on the Zippel Bay, Bostic Bay, Morris and 4 Mile Bay is perfect for heading out on foot or with ATV's and snowmobiles. Trails are marked out on the lake up to 3 miles or about 20' of water with about 7 solid inches of ice. Use resort marked trails when venturing out for safety! Resorts do have lodging available, and permanent houses are predicted to be out later this week! Fishing has been good 15-19 feet of water. Use a pink/gold stop sign or solid gold jig tipped with a minnow. Fish 4-8 inches off bottom.

The Rainy River has 4-6 inches of ice in many spots. Trails have not been marked so be cautious when venturing out. Do not go out on river if you are not sure of ice or area.  Fishing  has been good from 10-13 feet of water. Use bright colors tipped with a minnow.

Up at the NW Angle ice continues to build. 3-5 inches is most common around most islands, with the inlet up to 6". Safety first! Again, work with resorts marking trails.  For the latest ice and fishing updates, follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/LakeoftheWoodsMN. For lodging and all other info, www.LakeoftheWoodsMN.com