On the south end… It’s fall in Minnesota. Dress warm and catch walleyes! That is the theme with good fall fishing this past week. The colder weather has walleyes snapping. Most anglers anchored up and jigging with an emerald shiner. Walleyes are relating to bait in anywhere from 15′ – 23′ of water. Structure, areas of the lake adjacent rivers / streams and areas in front of bays holding good numbers of fish. Pike continue to be active in bays and along shorelines. Trolling crankbaits continues to catch anglers a mixed bag.
On the Rainy River… Some commenting this is one of the best runs of emerald shiners up the river in years. The river is still low, current slow. More and more walleyes are coming into the river each day. Best depths anywhere from 7-24′. Most anglers are jigging with live or frozen shiners. Pink, glow and gold combo effective. The fish are moving often, try different current seams, flats or holes until you find them. When you find them, action can be fast. Don’t be afraid to pull crankbaits over flats where fish are spread out and you can cover water. Four Mile Bay holding walleyes in 10-15′. Sturgeon anglers focusing on deeper holes with current. Nice smallmouth bass being caught by walleye anglers.
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.
A nice walleye bite this week up at the Angle. Jig and a minnow on points and areas with current all good places to start in 13′-26′. Gold, pink, and glow colors great choices. Some big pike caught by walleye anglers jigging. Pike and muskies in bays and off of rock points. A complete list of lodging available at www.LakeoftheWoodsMN.com/Lodging
Last modified: 10/24/2020
