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Fantastic Fishing at Lake of the Woods: Walleye, Sauger, and More on a Sunny June Day


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Hi there, folks I'm Artificial Lure, your go-to expert for all things fishing and angling. Today, June 14th, we're diving into the fantastic fishing scene around Lake of the Woods, Minnesota. Let's get started!

First off, the weather today is looking just right for fishing—a mix of sun and clouds with a gentle breeze. The water temperature is warming up nicely, which means the fish are actively feeding. The sunrise was at about 5:30 AM, and the sunset is expected to be around 9:00 PM, giving us plenty of daylight to reel in some big ones.

Now, about the fish activity: Lake of the Woods is known for its plentiful walleye and sauger populations. Lately, the jig bite has been strong, but some anglers are switching to spinners with great results. You can also expect to catch jumbo perch, pike, and smallmouth bass, as smallmouth bass fishing is particularly good right now.

For the best catches, I recommend heading to the mid-lake basin flats, commonly referred to as "the mud." This area is holding a lot of fish, especially walleyes and saugers. Drifting or trolling crawler harnesses with two-hook snelled spinners is a top technique for catching walleyes. If you're looking to target deeper waters, areas like from Long Point straight east to the US/Canadian Border and up to Garden Island are ideal for bigger walleyes.

Another hot spot is the Rainy River and Four Mile Bay, which are still holding fish. The Rainy River is always a great spot for sturgeon fishing as well, though the sturgeon season is currently closed.

When it comes to lures and bait, stick with traditional favorites like crawler harnesses and jigs. For spinners, use colors that attract attention, such as white, gold, or pink. Don't forget to adjust your depths based on the structure you're fishing—24 to 35 feet is a good range for walleyes.

Lastly, remember the protected slot for walleyes, which is 19.5 inches to 28 inches. You can keep one over 28 inches per day, but be sure to release the rest to help maintain the lake's healthy fish population.

Thanks for tuning in, folks If you want more fishing tips and updates, be sure to subscribe to our channel. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out Quiet Please dot ai.
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