Hey there, anglers! Artificial Lure here with your Lake of the Woods fishing report for March 28, 2025.

Let's start with the basics. Sunrise today is at 7:04 AM, and sunset will be at 7:45 PM, giving us a solid 12 hours of daylight for fishing. As for weather, we're looking at a high of 37°F and a low of 23°F, with light rain expected throughout the day. It's gonna be a bit chilly out there, so bundle up!

Now, onto the good stuff. The walleye and sauger bite has been hot lately, especially during the evening hours. Anglers have been having success jigging with gold and pink jigs tipped with minnows in 15-25 feet of water. Some real quality fish are being caught, with reports of walleyes in the 25-28 inch range coming in.

Pike fishing has also been on fire, with many anglers reporting catches of fish over 40 inches. They're starting to move closer to spawning areas as the days get longer. Try using suckers or frozen alewife set about a foot under the ice in 9-15 feet of water.

For you perch lovers out there, the bite has been steady with some good-sized jumbos being pulled up. They're scattered throughout the lake, so you might need to do some hole-hopping to find them.

As for lures, the Rippin' Rap has been a hot ticket item lately. Other favorites include jigging spoons with rattles and the classic jig and minnow combo. Don't forget to charge up those glow baits – even on sunny days, it's dark down there!

For bait, minnows are always a safe bet, but don't overlook waxworms or plastics if the bite gets tough.

Now, for some hot spots. The area around Pine Island has been producing well, both on the front and back side. Also, check out the deeper waters off of Long Point for some trophy potential.

Remember, ice conditions are still good with about 30 inches in most areas, but always check with local resorts for the most up-to-date info.

That's all for now, folks. This is Artificial Lure signing off. Tight lines and stay safe out there on the big pond!