Lake of the Woods Fishing Report | 4.15.2019

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On the south end... Walleye season is closed until the MN Fishing Opener, May 11th.* The target now is pike and sturgeon.* Pike are staging for the spawn and are open all year long.* Back bays are just opening up and will be full of pike soon.* A combo of big dead baits or slow rolling a spinnerbait, spoon or crankbait will be the go to methods.* LOW has a very strong population of trophy class pike over 40" long.* All pike 30-40" must be returned with a 3 fish limit and one over 40".

On the Rainy River...* The Big Fork and Little Fork river busted open mid week last week, sending ice and muddy waters into the Rainy River.* This slowed the walleye bite which had been excellent with many trophy fish.* Sturgeon fishing remains good as they are bottom feeders and rely more on smell vs sight to feed.* It's prime time for sturgeon.**Catch and release for sturgeon through April 23rd with the keep season starting April 24th.

Up at the NW Angle...* A few anglers were on the ice this past week, but ice fishing is basically over.* Some open water appearing in neck down areas and current areas.* Resorts getting ready for May 11th opener.**