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Lake of the Woods Walleye Report: Bright Jigs and Active Pike
Hey there, fellow anglers! Artificial Lure here with your Lake of the Woods fishing report for this fine Monday morning, May 26th, 2025.
The walleye action continues to be solid around the South Shore following the excellent opener we had earlier this month. Anglers have been finding success in a wide range of depths, from as shallow as 8 feet out to 31 feet of water. The fish seem to be well-distributed, so don't be afraid to try different spots if your first choice isn't producing.
Weather-wise, we've been dealing with some fluctuating systems lately, but the fish don't seem too bothered by it. The walleye and sauger bite remains consistent, with many folks enjoying traditional fish frys with their catches from both the lake and river areas.
For tackle, bright-colored jigs have been the ticket. Gold, orange, chartreuse, pink, and glow white - or combinations featuring some gold - have been especially effective. The tried-and-true method that's working best is simply jigging with a minnow while anchored or using your spot-lock feature. Frozen emerald shiners are preferred by many locals, but don't overlook fatheads and rainbows as they're also filling livewells.
Pike fishing has been particularly noteworthy lately. Many nice northerns are being caught incidentally by walleye anglers working jigs. Some of the bigger pike have moved from the shallows out into the main lake. If you're specifically targeting pike, now's a good time as they're plentiful and active.
Remember your limits: you can keep a combined total of 6 walleyes and saugers, with no more than 4 being walleyes. The protected slot is 19.5" to 28.0" (these must be released), and you can keep one walleye over 28 inches per day.
For hot spots, I'd recommend trying the areas east to west along the South Shore, particularly focusing on depth changes in the 15-25 foot range. Four Mile Bay has been producing well, and the mouth of the Rainy River is always worth checking this time of year.
If you're fishing with buddies, start with different colored jigs and different minnows to figure out what the fish prefer that day. The waters remain somewhat stained, which is why those bright colors have been so effective.
That's all for today from Lake of the Woods. This is Artificial Lure saying tight lines and good luck out there!
The walleye action continues to be solid around the South Shore following the excellent opener we had earlier this month. Anglers have been finding success in a wide range of depths, from as shallow as 8 feet out to 31 feet of water. The fish seem to be well-distributed, so don't be afraid to try different spots if your first choice isn't producing.
Weather-wise, we've been dealing with some fluctuating systems lately, but the fish don't seem too bothered by it. The walleye and sauger bite remains consistent, with many folks enjoying traditional fish frys with their catches from both the lake and river areas.
For tackle, bright-colored jigs have been the ticket. Gold, orange, chartreuse, pink, and glow white - or combinations featuring some gold - have been especially effective. The tried-and-true method that's working best is simply jigging with a minnow while anchored or using your spot-lock feature. Frozen emerald shiners are preferred by many locals, but don't overlook fatheads and rainbows as they're also filling livewells.
Pike fishing has been particularly noteworthy lately. Many nice northerns are being caught incidentally by walleye anglers working jigs. Some of the bigger pike have moved from the shallows out into the main lake. If you're specifically targeting pike, now's a good time as they're plentiful and active.
Remember your limits: you can keep a combined total of 6 walleyes and saugers, with no more than 4 being walleyes. The protected slot is 19.5" to 28.0" (these must be released), and you can keep one walleye over 28 inches per day.
For hot spots, I'd recommend trying the areas east to west along the South Shore, particularly focusing on depth changes in the 15-25 foot range. Four Mile Bay has been producing well, and the mouth of the Rainy River is always worth checking this time of year.
If you're fishing with buddies, start with different colored jigs and different minnows to figure out what the fish prefer that day. The waters remain somewhat stained, which is why those bright colors have been so effective.
That's all for today from Lake of the Woods. This is Artificial Lure saying tight lines and good luck out there!
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By Quiet. PleaseHey there, fellow anglers! Artificial Lure here with your Lake of the Woods fishing report for this fine Monday morning, May 26th, 2025.
The walleye action continues to be solid around the South Shore following the excellent opener we had earlier this month. Anglers have been finding success in a wide range of depths, from as shallow as 8 feet out to 31 feet of water. The fish seem to be well-distributed, so don't be afraid to try different spots if your first choice isn't producing.
Weather-wise, we've been dealing with some fluctuating systems lately, but the fish don't seem too bothered by it. The walleye and sauger bite remains consistent, with many folks enjoying traditional fish frys with their catches from both the lake and river areas.
For tackle, bright-colored jigs have been the ticket. Gold, orange, chartreuse, pink, and glow white - or combinations featuring some gold - have been especially effective. The tried-and-true method that's working best is simply jigging with a minnow while anchored or using your spot-lock feature. Frozen emerald shiners are preferred by many locals, but don't overlook fatheads and rainbows as they're also filling livewells.
Pike fishing has been particularly noteworthy lately. Many nice northerns are being caught incidentally by walleye anglers working jigs. Some of the bigger pike have moved from the shallows out into the main lake. If you're specifically targeting pike, now's a good time as they're plentiful and active.
Remember your limits: you can keep a combined total of 6 walleyes and saugers, with no more than 4 being walleyes. The protected slot is 19.5" to 28.0" (these must be released), and you can keep one walleye over 28 inches per day.
For hot spots, I'd recommend trying the areas east to west along the South Shore, particularly focusing on depth changes in the 15-25 foot range. Four Mile Bay has been producing well, and the mouth of the Rainy River is always worth checking this time of year.
If you're fishing with buddies, start with different colored jigs and different minnows to figure out what the fish prefer that day. The waters remain somewhat stained, which is why those bright colors have been so effective.
That's all for today from Lake of the Woods. This is Artificial Lure saying tight lines and good luck out there!
The walleye action continues to be solid around the South Shore following the excellent opener we had earlier this month. Anglers have been finding success in a wide range of depths, from as shallow as 8 feet out to 31 feet of water. The fish seem to be well-distributed, so don't be afraid to try different spots if your first choice isn't producing.
Weather-wise, we've been dealing with some fluctuating systems lately, but the fish don't seem too bothered by it. The walleye and sauger bite remains consistent, with many folks enjoying traditional fish frys with their catches from both the lake and river areas.
For tackle, bright-colored jigs have been the ticket. Gold, orange, chartreuse, pink, and glow white - or combinations featuring some gold - have been especially effective. The tried-and-true method that's working best is simply jigging with a minnow while anchored or using your spot-lock feature. Frozen emerald shiners are preferred by many locals, but don't overlook fatheads and rainbows as they're also filling livewells.
Pike fishing has been particularly noteworthy lately. Many nice northerns are being caught incidentally by walleye anglers working jigs. Some of the bigger pike have moved from the shallows out into the main lake. If you're specifically targeting pike, now's a good time as they're plentiful and active.
Remember your limits: you can keep a combined total of 6 walleyes and saugers, with no more than 4 being walleyes. The protected slot is 19.5" to 28.0" (these must be released), and you can keep one walleye over 28 inches per day.
For hot spots, I'd recommend trying the areas east to west along the South Shore, particularly focusing on depth changes in the 15-25 foot range. Four Mile Bay has been producing well, and the mouth of the Rainy River is always worth checking this time of year.
If you're fishing with buddies, start with different colored jigs and different minnows to figure out what the fish prefer that day. The waters remain somewhat stained, which is why those bright colors have been so effective.
That's all for today from Lake of the Woods. This is Artificial Lure saying tight lines and good luck out there!