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Lake of the Woods June 18 Fishing Report - Walleyes, Saugers, and Trophy Potential
Good morning from Lake of the Woods—Artificial Lure here with your June 18, 2025, fishing report, right from the heart of walleye country.
Weather today is classic early summer—expect mild temps in the upper 60s to low 70s, with a light northwest breeze. Skies will start partly cloudy but clear as the day goes on. The sun came up at 5:19 AM and will slip below the horizon tonight at 9:30 PM—plenty of daylight to chase trophy fish. No need to worry about tides on Lake of the Woods, as it’s freshwater and non-tidal.
The bite has stayed red-hot these last couple weeks. According to LakeoftheWoodsMN.com, walleyes and saugers are coming in strong across both the south shore and up at the Angle. Jigging accounts for a lot of the recent success, but more anglers are starting to pull spinners too, especially with crawlers or leeches. Outdoor News reports that the most productive depths are running from 23 to 28 feet, but don’t overlook shoreline structure and neckdowns, especially early or late in the day when fish push shallower.
For bait and tackle, the classic offerings continue to reign. Brightly colored jigs—pink, gold, or chartreuse-tipped with fatheads or frozen shiners—are top producers. If you want to get fancy, YouTube angler Joe Henry recommends a gold-and-orange or gold-and-chartreuse jig pattern, and don’t be afraid to switch to spinners with crawlers or minnows if the walleyes get picky. Some anglers have had luck recently trolling crankbaits over mud flats. For those ice house regulars still in open water mode, try the blinking “dirty bomb” jig, especially in red or pink if you can find one.
Fishing action has been steady, with plenty of eater-size walleyes in the 15- to 18-inch range, several slot fish, and the occasional trophy topping 28 inches—remember, only one over 28 per angler per day. Some anglers have also reported a good mix of saugers in the same areas. Up the Rainy River, sturgeon season is closed now, but it’s worth mentioning last month’s 78.25-inch giant landed just before the season wrapped up.
For hot spots, hit the Lighthouse Gap and Four Mile Bay on the south shore—these areas have been the most consistent for numbers. Up northwest, Oak Island and the reefs around the Northwest Angle are on fire, with plenty of fish on or near shoreline structure.
That’s your Lake of the Woods fishing update for June 18. Thanks for tuning in—don’t forget to subscribe so you don’t miss tomorrow’s report. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease dot ai.
Weather today is classic early summer—expect mild temps in the upper 60s to low 70s, with a light northwest breeze. Skies will start partly cloudy but clear as the day goes on. The sun came up at 5:19 AM and will slip below the horizon tonight at 9:30 PM—plenty of daylight to chase trophy fish. No need to worry about tides on Lake of the Woods, as it’s freshwater and non-tidal.
The bite has stayed red-hot these last couple weeks. According to LakeoftheWoodsMN.com, walleyes and saugers are coming in strong across both the south shore and up at the Angle. Jigging accounts for a lot of the recent success, but more anglers are starting to pull spinners too, especially with crawlers or leeches. Outdoor News reports that the most productive depths are running from 23 to 28 feet, but don’t overlook shoreline structure and neckdowns, especially early or late in the day when fish push shallower.
For bait and tackle, the classic offerings continue to reign. Brightly colored jigs—pink, gold, or chartreuse-tipped with fatheads or frozen shiners—are top producers. If you want to get fancy, YouTube angler Joe Henry recommends a gold-and-orange or gold-and-chartreuse jig pattern, and don’t be afraid to switch to spinners with crawlers or minnows if the walleyes get picky. Some anglers have had luck recently trolling crankbaits over mud flats. For those ice house regulars still in open water mode, try the blinking “dirty bomb” jig, especially in red or pink if you can find one.
Fishing action has been steady, with plenty of eater-size walleyes in the 15- to 18-inch range, several slot fish, and the occasional trophy topping 28 inches—remember, only one over 28 per angler per day. Some anglers have also reported a good mix of saugers in the same areas. Up the Rainy River, sturgeon season is closed now, but it’s worth mentioning last month’s 78.25-inch giant landed just before the season wrapped up.
For hot spots, hit the Lighthouse Gap and Four Mile Bay on the south shore—these areas have been the most consistent for numbers. Up northwest, Oak Island and the reefs around the Northwest Angle are on fire, with plenty of fish on or near shoreline structure.
That’s your Lake of the Woods fishing update for June 18. Thanks for tuning in—don’t forget to subscribe so you don’t miss tomorrow’s report. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease dot ai.
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By Quiet. PleaseGood morning from Lake of the Woods—Artificial Lure here with your June 18, 2025, fishing report, right from the heart of walleye country.
Weather today is classic early summer—expect mild temps in the upper 60s to low 70s, with a light northwest breeze. Skies will start partly cloudy but clear as the day goes on. The sun came up at 5:19 AM and will slip below the horizon tonight at 9:30 PM—plenty of daylight to chase trophy fish. No need to worry about tides on Lake of the Woods, as it’s freshwater and non-tidal.
The bite has stayed red-hot these last couple weeks. According to LakeoftheWoodsMN.com, walleyes and saugers are coming in strong across both the south shore and up at the Angle. Jigging accounts for a lot of the recent success, but more anglers are starting to pull spinners too, especially with crawlers or leeches. Outdoor News reports that the most productive depths are running from 23 to 28 feet, but don’t overlook shoreline structure and neckdowns, especially early or late in the day when fish push shallower.
For bait and tackle, the classic offerings continue to reign. Brightly colored jigs—pink, gold, or chartreuse-tipped with fatheads or frozen shiners—are top producers. If you want to get fancy, YouTube angler Joe Henry recommends a gold-and-orange or gold-and-chartreuse jig pattern, and don’t be afraid to switch to spinners with crawlers or minnows if the walleyes get picky. Some anglers have had luck recently trolling crankbaits over mud flats. For those ice house regulars still in open water mode, try the blinking “dirty bomb” jig, especially in red or pink if you can find one.
Fishing action has been steady, with plenty of eater-size walleyes in the 15- to 18-inch range, several slot fish, and the occasional trophy topping 28 inches—remember, only one over 28 per angler per day. Some anglers have also reported a good mix of saugers in the same areas. Up the Rainy River, sturgeon season is closed now, but it’s worth mentioning last month’s 78.25-inch giant landed just before the season wrapped up.
For hot spots, hit the Lighthouse Gap and Four Mile Bay on the south shore—these areas have been the most consistent for numbers. Up northwest, Oak Island and the reefs around the Northwest Angle are on fire, with plenty of fish on or near shoreline structure.
That’s your Lake of the Woods fishing update for June 18. Thanks for tuning in—don’t forget to subscribe so you don’t miss tomorrow’s report. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease dot ai.
Weather today is classic early summer—expect mild temps in the upper 60s to low 70s, with a light northwest breeze. Skies will start partly cloudy but clear as the day goes on. The sun came up at 5:19 AM and will slip below the horizon tonight at 9:30 PM—plenty of daylight to chase trophy fish. No need to worry about tides on Lake of the Woods, as it’s freshwater and non-tidal.
The bite has stayed red-hot these last couple weeks. According to LakeoftheWoodsMN.com, walleyes and saugers are coming in strong across both the south shore and up at the Angle. Jigging accounts for a lot of the recent success, but more anglers are starting to pull spinners too, especially with crawlers or leeches. Outdoor News reports that the most productive depths are running from 23 to 28 feet, but don’t overlook shoreline structure and neckdowns, especially early or late in the day when fish push shallower.
For bait and tackle, the classic offerings continue to reign. Brightly colored jigs—pink, gold, or chartreuse-tipped with fatheads or frozen shiners—are top producers. If you want to get fancy, YouTube angler Joe Henry recommends a gold-and-orange or gold-and-chartreuse jig pattern, and don’t be afraid to switch to spinners with crawlers or minnows if the walleyes get picky. Some anglers have had luck recently trolling crankbaits over mud flats. For those ice house regulars still in open water mode, try the blinking “dirty bomb” jig, especially in red or pink if you can find one.
Fishing action has been steady, with plenty of eater-size walleyes in the 15- to 18-inch range, several slot fish, and the occasional trophy topping 28 inches—remember, only one over 28 per angler per day. Some anglers have also reported a good mix of saugers in the same areas. Up the Rainy River, sturgeon season is closed now, but it’s worth mentioning last month’s 78.25-inch giant landed just before the season wrapped up.
For hot spots, hit the Lighthouse Gap and Four Mile Bay on the south shore—these areas have been the most consistent for numbers. Up northwest, Oak Island and the reefs around the Northwest Angle are on fire, with plenty of fish on or near shoreline structure.
That’s your Lake of the Woods fishing update for June 18. Thanks for tuning in—don’t forget to subscribe so you don’t miss tomorrow’s report. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease dot ai.