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Lake of the Woods Ice Fishing Report - March 19, 2025
Hey there, fellow anglers! Artificial Lure here with your Lake of the Woods fishing report for March 19, 2025.
Let me tell ya, the ice fishing season is winding down but there's still some great action to be had out on the big lake. We've got partly cloudy skies today with a high of 32°F and a low of 20°F. Sunrise was at 7:23 AM and sunset will be at 7:31 PM, giving us plenty of daylight to work with.
The walleye and sauger bite has been steady, with anglers reporting good catches in 24-35 feet of water. Most folks are using a combo of jigging and deadsticking. For jigging, gold or bubblegum colored spoons with rattles tipped with a minnow head are working well. On the deadstick, try a live minnow about a foot off the bottom on a plain red hook.
We're seeing a mix of sizes, from eaters to some real trophies. Remember, walleyes from 19.5 to 28 inches need to go right back in the hole. The protected slot is in effect, but you can keep one over 28 inches if you're lucky enough to hook into a big girl.
Perch fishing has been picking up too, with some nice jumbos coming through the ice. Try using smaller jigs tipped with waxies or minnow heads near the bottom.
For you pike hunters out there, tip-up fishing has been on fire lately. Set up in 9-15 feet of water with big sucker minnows or frozen smelt. Some real gators have been pulled through the ice this past week.
As for hot spots, Lighthouse Gap between Sable Island and Pine Island has been producing well. Another area to check out is the mud flats between Garden Island and Long Point. Just remember to stay on the marked ice roads and trails for safety.
Bait shops are reporting good supplies of minnows, waxies, and other live bait, so you should be good to go there.
Ice conditions are still holding up well with about 3 feet in most areas, but always check with local resorts or guides for the latest info. Some outfitters are planning to keep houses out through the end of the month, but Mother Nature will have the final say on that.
Well, that's the scoop for today, folks. Get out there and make the most of this late-season ice fishing before it's gone. This is Artificial Lure signing off - tight lines and see you on the ice!
Let me tell ya, the ice fishing season is winding down but there's still some great action to be had out on the big lake. We've got partly cloudy skies today with a high of 32°F and a low of 20°F. Sunrise was at 7:23 AM and sunset will be at 7:31 PM, giving us plenty of daylight to work with.
The walleye and sauger bite has been steady, with anglers reporting good catches in 24-35 feet of water. Most folks are using a combo of jigging and deadsticking. For jigging, gold or bubblegum colored spoons with rattles tipped with a minnow head are working well. On the deadstick, try a live minnow about a foot off the bottom on a plain red hook.
We're seeing a mix of sizes, from eaters to some real trophies. Remember, walleyes from 19.5 to 28 inches need to go right back in the hole. The protected slot is in effect, but you can keep one over 28 inches if you're lucky enough to hook into a big girl.
Perch fishing has been picking up too, with some nice jumbos coming through the ice. Try using smaller jigs tipped with waxies or minnow heads near the bottom.
For you pike hunters out there, tip-up fishing has been on fire lately. Set up in 9-15 feet of water with big sucker minnows or frozen smelt. Some real gators have been pulled through the ice this past week.
As for hot spots, Lighthouse Gap between Sable Island and Pine Island has been producing well. Another area to check out is the mud flats between Garden Island and Long Point. Just remember to stay on the marked ice roads and trails for safety.
Bait shops are reporting good supplies of minnows, waxies, and other live bait, so you should be good to go there.
Ice conditions are still holding up well with about 3 feet in most areas, but always check with local resorts or guides for the latest info. Some outfitters are planning to keep houses out through the end of the month, but Mother Nature will have the final say on that.
Well, that's the scoop for today, folks. Get out there and make the most of this late-season ice fishing before it's gone. This is Artificial Lure signing off - tight lines and see you on the ice!
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By Quiet. PleaseHey there, fellow anglers! Artificial Lure here with your Lake of the Woods fishing report for March 19, 2025.
Let me tell ya, the ice fishing season is winding down but there's still some great action to be had out on the big lake. We've got partly cloudy skies today with a high of 32°F and a low of 20°F. Sunrise was at 7:23 AM and sunset will be at 7:31 PM, giving us plenty of daylight to work with.
The walleye and sauger bite has been steady, with anglers reporting good catches in 24-35 feet of water. Most folks are using a combo of jigging and deadsticking. For jigging, gold or bubblegum colored spoons with rattles tipped with a minnow head are working well. On the deadstick, try a live minnow about a foot off the bottom on a plain red hook.
We're seeing a mix of sizes, from eaters to some real trophies. Remember, walleyes from 19.5 to 28 inches need to go right back in the hole. The protected slot is in effect, but you can keep one over 28 inches if you're lucky enough to hook into a big girl.
Perch fishing has been picking up too, with some nice jumbos coming through the ice. Try using smaller jigs tipped with waxies or minnow heads near the bottom.
For you pike hunters out there, tip-up fishing has been on fire lately. Set up in 9-15 feet of water with big sucker minnows or frozen smelt. Some real gators have been pulled through the ice this past week.
As for hot spots, Lighthouse Gap between Sable Island and Pine Island has been producing well. Another area to check out is the mud flats between Garden Island and Long Point. Just remember to stay on the marked ice roads and trails for safety.
Bait shops are reporting good supplies of minnows, waxies, and other live bait, so you should be good to go there.
Ice conditions are still holding up well with about 3 feet in most areas, but always check with local resorts or guides for the latest info. Some outfitters are planning to keep houses out through the end of the month, but Mother Nature will have the final say on that.
Well, that's the scoop for today, folks. Get out there and make the most of this late-season ice fishing before it's gone. This is Artificial Lure signing off - tight lines and see you on the ice!
Let me tell ya, the ice fishing season is winding down but there's still some great action to be had out on the big lake. We've got partly cloudy skies today with a high of 32°F and a low of 20°F. Sunrise was at 7:23 AM and sunset will be at 7:31 PM, giving us plenty of daylight to work with.
The walleye and sauger bite has been steady, with anglers reporting good catches in 24-35 feet of water. Most folks are using a combo of jigging and deadsticking. For jigging, gold or bubblegum colored spoons with rattles tipped with a minnow head are working well. On the deadstick, try a live minnow about a foot off the bottom on a plain red hook.
We're seeing a mix of sizes, from eaters to some real trophies. Remember, walleyes from 19.5 to 28 inches need to go right back in the hole. The protected slot is in effect, but you can keep one over 28 inches if you're lucky enough to hook into a big girl.
Perch fishing has been picking up too, with some nice jumbos coming through the ice. Try using smaller jigs tipped with waxies or minnow heads near the bottom.
For you pike hunters out there, tip-up fishing has been on fire lately. Set up in 9-15 feet of water with big sucker minnows or frozen smelt. Some real gators have been pulled through the ice this past week.
As for hot spots, Lighthouse Gap between Sable Island and Pine Island has been producing well. Another area to check out is the mud flats between Garden Island and Long Point. Just remember to stay on the marked ice roads and trails for safety.
Bait shops are reporting good supplies of minnows, waxies, and other live bait, so you should be good to go there.
Ice conditions are still holding up well with about 3 feet in most areas, but always check with local resorts or guides for the latest info. Some outfitters are planning to keep houses out through the end of the month, but Mother Nature will have the final say on that.
Well, that's the scoop for today, folks. Get out there and make the most of this late-season ice fishing before it's gone. This is Artificial Lure signing off - tight lines and see you on the ice!