Lake
of the Woods is located in northern Minnesota along
the border with Ontario, Canada and is regarded by many
experienced anglers as one of the best fishing lakes
on earth. Each year anglers travel from all over the
nation and Minnesota to experience trophy fishing for
Walleye, Muskie, Northern Pike, and Sturgeon. Early
in the season, post-spawn Walleye leave the Rainy River
and can be found along the flats in shallower waters.
Post-spawn Northern Pike can also be captured throughout
Lake of the Woods at this time in the shallow bays.
By early June, you can find famished Northern Pike along
the weedlines trolling crank baits and spinner baits.
August and July are generally the greatest times as
both the weather and fishing conditions are the best.
It's not unusual to catch many fish over 20 inches and
mid-lake mud flats and deeper reefs are the location
to fish for summer Walleye. The Muskies in Lake of the
Woods grow to sizes that are ENORMOUS and you will often
find them well over 50 inches. Early in the season you
can find Muskie in the shallows around emergent weed
beds and as the water warms they'll hang around submergent
vegetation and rocky reefs. Fall is commonly the greatest
time for trophy Muskie fishing on Lake of the Woods
as they like to feed before winter arrives and are very
hungry.
