On the south end… A lot of walleyes caught this week on Lake of the Woods. For many of the AIM tournament anglers, a lot of huge walleyes were caught this week. Charter boats and guides doing a nice job of finding good schools of eater walleyes as well as the slots and trophies. At times, eaters might be in a different location vs the big walleyes. Walleyes are being caught in 14 – 36′ of water. Two main patterns, crawler harnesses and crankbaits. Best spinner colors, hammered gold, pink, glow white, glow red or orange. Shiny or brighter colors are good starts for crankbaits. It is important to get cranks down to the fish. In deeper water, downriggers, lead core line, snap weights and a 4-5 ounce bottom bouncer will all do the trick.
On the Rainy River… Walleyes are scattered on flats and along breaks. Trolling crankbaits or crawler harnesses covering water is effective. Anglers reporting a mixed bag of fish. Sturgeon activity has picked up. Target deep holes with sturgeon rigs and crawlers or frozen emerald shiners. Smallmouth bass and pike continue to be active around current breaks, rocky areas and in bays. There are 42 miles of navigable river from Wheeler’s Point to Birchdale.
Up at the NW Angle… Until the US / Canada border opens, guests can travel across the lake staying and fishing in MN waters. There are boat shuttle / passenger services available to the Angle. Check with your favorite NW Angle resort for options.
Walleye fishing continues to be very good up at the Angle. Good numbers of fish living around Four Blocks and Little Oak Island. Also good numbers of fish over the mud north and east of Little Oak Island. Watch your electronics, scattered schools in many locations. Spinners with a crawler or trolling crankbaits both are producing. Again, some big pike caught this week by walleye anglers. Some muskie action this week on topwater. Smallmouth bass on rocks in 5-15′.
Last modified: 09/03/2020
