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June 11 Lake of the Woods Fishing Report - Hot Walleye & Sauger Bite
Good morning, folks—Artificial Lure here with your June 11th Lake of the Woods fishing report straight from the heart of Minnesota’s walleye country.
First up, the weather’s looking about perfect for fishing, with clear skies and highs climbing into the upper 70s. We saw sunrise this morning at 5:17 AM, and you’ll have daylight all the way to sunset at 9:23 PM—plenty of time to hit those hot spots.
The bite continues red-hot, especially for walleyes and saugers. Reports from Lake of the Woods Tourism and Fishrapper show big numbers of fish being caught, with a fantastic mix of eater-sized walleyes, slot fish, and the occasional trophy pushing over 28 inches. Anglers are limiting out on many trips, and the fish activity has really picked up with the summer pattern setting in.
If you’re after walleyes, focus on the mud flats and main basin in 24 to 35 feet of water. The south shore and mid-lake basin are holding huge schools right now. Drifting or slow trolling crawler harnesses behind a two-ounce bottom bouncer is putting a ton of fish in the boat. Hot spinner colors include gold, pink, and chartreuse—classic Lake of the Woods choices, and Tom’s Tackle “Pink Charmer” and “Rock n Roll Jig” are flying off the shelves for good reason.
Jig and minnow combos are also a top pick, especially with emerald shiners—live or frozen. For those preferring plastics, the Impulse Paddle Minnow in white or shiner has been a standout lately. If you’re working the reefs and structure near Knight Island, vertical jigging RZ Jigs in ¼- to 3/8-ounce weights tipped with shiners is drawing strikes, especially in those transition areas from rock to mud.
Sturgeon fans, keep an eye on the Rainy River—anglers are still landing some absolute giants, with a 78-inch fish reported just last weekend. There are plenty of sturgeon still scattered throughout the river, and Four Mile Bay is holding strong numbers.
Best hot spots? You can’t go wrong this week with the deep mud off Long Point or working the edges and tops of reefs out near Knight and Bridges Islands. Four Mile Bay and Lighthouse Gap are producing well, especially for those who like to mix it up for walleye and pike.
Remember, the Minnesota limit is six sauger/walleye combined, with a four-walleye max, slot enforced between 19.5 and 28 inches—release those, but you’re allowed one trophy over 28 a day.
That’s the scoop for today, June 11th, on Lake of the Woods. Thanks for tuning in—don’t forget to subscribe for your daily dose of fishing intel, and good luck out there!
This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.
First up, the weather’s looking about perfect for fishing, with clear skies and highs climbing into the upper 70s. We saw sunrise this morning at 5:17 AM, and you’ll have daylight all the way to sunset at 9:23 PM—plenty of time to hit those hot spots.
The bite continues red-hot, especially for walleyes and saugers. Reports from Lake of the Woods Tourism and Fishrapper show big numbers of fish being caught, with a fantastic mix of eater-sized walleyes, slot fish, and the occasional trophy pushing over 28 inches. Anglers are limiting out on many trips, and the fish activity has really picked up with the summer pattern setting in.
If you’re after walleyes, focus on the mud flats and main basin in 24 to 35 feet of water. The south shore and mid-lake basin are holding huge schools right now. Drifting or slow trolling crawler harnesses behind a two-ounce bottom bouncer is putting a ton of fish in the boat. Hot spinner colors include gold, pink, and chartreuse—classic Lake of the Woods choices, and Tom’s Tackle “Pink Charmer” and “Rock n Roll Jig” are flying off the shelves for good reason.
Jig and minnow combos are also a top pick, especially with emerald shiners—live or frozen. For those preferring plastics, the Impulse Paddle Minnow in white or shiner has been a standout lately. If you’re working the reefs and structure near Knight Island, vertical jigging RZ Jigs in ¼- to 3/8-ounce weights tipped with shiners is drawing strikes, especially in those transition areas from rock to mud.
Sturgeon fans, keep an eye on the Rainy River—anglers are still landing some absolute giants, with a 78-inch fish reported just last weekend. There are plenty of sturgeon still scattered throughout the river, and Four Mile Bay is holding strong numbers.
Best hot spots? You can’t go wrong this week with the deep mud off Long Point or working the edges and tops of reefs out near Knight and Bridges Islands. Four Mile Bay and Lighthouse Gap are producing well, especially for those who like to mix it up for walleye and pike.
Remember, the Minnesota limit is six sauger/walleye combined, with a four-walleye max, slot enforced between 19.5 and 28 inches—release those, but you’re allowed one trophy over 28 a day.
That’s the scoop for today, June 11th, on Lake of the Woods. Thanks for tuning in—don’t forget to subscribe for your daily dose of fishing intel, and good luck out there!
This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.
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By Quiet. PleaseGood morning, folks—Artificial Lure here with your June 11th Lake of the Woods fishing report straight from the heart of Minnesota’s walleye country.
First up, the weather’s looking about perfect for fishing, with clear skies and highs climbing into the upper 70s. We saw sunrise this morning at 5:17 AM, and you’ll have daylight all the way to sunset at 9:23 PM—plenty of time to hit those hot spots.
The bite continues red-hot, especially for walleyes and saugers. Reports from Lake of the Woods Tourism and Fishrapper show big numbers of fish being caught, with a fantastic mix of eater-sized walleyes, slot fish, and the occasional trophy pushing over 28 inches. Anglers are limiting out on many trips, and the fish activity has really picked up with the summer pattern setting in.
If you’re after walleyes, focus on the mud flats and main basin in 24 to 35 feet of water. The south shore and mid-lake basin are holding huge schools right now. Drifting or slow trolling crawler harnesses behind a two-ounce bottom bouncer is putting a ton of fish in the boat. Hot spinner colors include gold, pink, and chartreuse—classic Lake of the Woods choices, and Tom’s Tackle “Pink Charmer” and “Rock n Roll Jig” are flying off the shelves for good reason.
Jig and minnow combos are also a top pick, especially with emerald shiners—live or frozen. For those preferring plastics, the Impulse Paddle Minnow in white or shiner has been a standout lately. If you’re working the reefs and structure near Knight Island, vertical jigging RZ Jigs in ¼- to 3/8-ounce weights tipped with shiners is drawing strikes, especially in those transition areas from rock to mud.
Sturgeon fans, keep an eye on the Rainy River—anglers are still landing some absolute giants, with a 78-inch fish reported just last weekend. There are plenty of sturgeon still scattered throughout the river, and Four Mile Bay is holding strong numbers.
Best hot spots? You can’t go wrong this week with the deep mud off Long Point or working the edges and tops of reefs out near Knight and Bridges Islands. Four Mile Bay and Lighthouse Gap are producing well, especially for those who like to mix it up for walleye and pike.
Remember, the Minnesota limit is six sauger/walleye combined, with a four-walleye max, slot enforced between 19.5 and 28 inches—release those, but you’re allowed one trophy over 28 a day.
That’s the scoop for today, June 11th, on Lake of the Woods. Thanks for tuning in—don’t forget to subscribe for your daily dose of fishing intel, and good luck out there!
This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.
First up, the weather’s looking about perfect for fishing, with clear skies and highs climbing into the upper 70s. We saw sunrise this morning at 5:17 AM, and you’ll have daylight all the way to sunset at 9:23 PM—plenty of time to hit those hot spots.
The bite continues red-hot, especially for walleyes and saugers. Reports from Lake of the Woods Tourism and Fishrapper show big numbers of fish being caught, with a fantastic mix of eater-sized walleyes, slot fish, and the occasional trophy pushing over 28 inches. Anglers are limiting out on many trips, and the fish activity has really picked up with the summer pattern setting in.
If you’re after walleyes, focus on the mud flats and main basin in 24 to 35 feet of water. The south shore and mid-lake basin are holding huge schools right now. Drifting or slow trolling crawler harnesses behind a two-ounce bottom bouncer is putting a ton of fish in the boat. Hot spinner colors include gold, pink, and chartreuse—classic Lake of the Woods choices, and Tom’s Tackle “Pink Charmer” and “Rock n Roll Jig” are flying off the shelves for good reason.
Jig and minnow combos are also a top pick, especially with emerald shiners—live or frozen. For those preferring plastics, the Impulse Paddle Minnow in white or shiner has been a standout lately. If you’re working the reefs and structure near Knight Island, vertical jigging RZ Jigs in ¼- to 3/8-ounce weights tipped with shiners is drawing strikes, especially in those transition areas from rock to mud.
Sturgeon fans, keep an eye on the Rainy River—anglers are still landing some absolute giants, with a 78-inch fish reported just last weekend. There are plenty of sturgeon still scattered throughout the river, and Four Mile Bay is holding strong numbers.
Best hot spots? You can’t go wrong this week with the deep mud off Long Point or working the edges and tops of reefs out near Knight and Bridges Islands. Four Mile Bay and Lighthouse Gap are producing well, especially for those who like to mix it up for walleye and pike.
Remember, the Minnesota limit is six sauger/walleye combined, with a four-walleye max, slot enforced between 19.5 and 28 inches—release those, but you’re allowed one trophy over 28 a day.
That’s the scoop for today, June 11th, on Lake of the Woods. Thanks for tuning in—don’t forget to subscribe for your daily dose of fishing intel, and good luck out there!
This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.