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Walleye, Sauger, and Pike Bonanza on Lake of the Woods this April 4th
Lake of the Woods anglers are in for a rewarding time on April 4, 2025, with the spring transition bringing fish closer to spawning grounds. The weather is mild with daytime highs near 50°F, calm winds, and clear skies, perfect for a day on the water. Sunrise was at 6:47 AM, with sunset at 7:44 PM, giving anglers plenty of daylight to work the lake.
The walleye and sauger season remains open until April 14, with catch-and-release regulations on the Rainy River and Four Mile Bay. Reports from around the lake this week highlight excellent action in 22 to 28 feet of water, particularly near Pine Island and deeper mud areas in Big Traverse Bay. Jigging with a frozen emerald shiner is a recommended approach, as it consistently draws bites. Anglers using spinners tipped with minnows or crawlers have also found success, especially when covering ground along shoreline breaks or deeper flats.
Pike activity has ramped up significantly, with big fish pushing the 40-inch mark being caught in 9 to 15 feet of water. Dead bait setups with suckers, frozen alewives, or smelt positioned near the bottom are favored for targeting these aggressive spawners. Jumbo perch and crappie are also being caught in good numbers across the lake.
Hot spots include the south shore near Pine Island, which is seeing great walleye feeding activity, and the Northwest Angle, where evening bites remain particularly fruitful for a mixed bag of species including walleyes, jumbo perch, and pike.
For lures, gold, pink, and glow patterns are top performers right now. Flashing, rattling lures such as the Dirty Bomb or jigging spoons tipped with a minnow head are excellent for enticing fish in stained waters. Anglers targeting walleye on crankbaits should stick to natural or UV colors, with firetiger and chartreuse proving effective at covering deeper waters.
Be sure to keep an eye on water conditions and fish throughout the water column with electronics. Both jigging and deadsticking techniques are working well. Whether anchoring up or trolling slowly, the bite is active if you're in the right areas. Tight lines and happy angling!
The walleye and sauger season remains open until April 14, with catch-and-release regulations on the Rainy River and Four Mile Bay. Reports from around the lake this week highlight excellent action in 22 to 28 feet of water, particularly near Pine Island and deeper mud areas in Big Traverse Bay. Jigging with a frozen emerald shiner is a recommended approach, as it consistently draws bites. Anglers using spinners tipped with minnows or crawlers have also found success, especially when covering ground along shoreline breaks or deeper flats.
Pike activity has ramped up significantly, with big fish pushing the 40-inch mark being caught in 9 to 15 feet of water. Dead bait setups with suckers, frozen alewives, or smelt positioned near the bottom are favored for targeting these aggressive spawners. Jumbo perch and crappie are also being caught in good numbers across the lake.
Hot spots include the south shore near Pine Island, which is seeing great walleye feeding activity, and the Northwest Angle, where evening bites remain particularly fruitful for a mixed bag of species including walleyes, jumbo perch, and pike.
For lures, gold, pink, and glow patterns are top performers right now. Flashing, rattling lures such as the Dirty Bomb or jigging spoons tipped with a minnow head are excellent for enticing fish in stained waters. Anglers targeting walleye on crankbaits should stick to natural or UV colors, with firetiger and chartreuse proving effective at covering deeper waters.
Be sure to keep an eye on water conditions and fish throughout the water column with electronics. Both jigging and deadsticking techniques are working well. Whether anchoring up or trolling slowly, the bite is active if you're in the right areas. Tight lines and happy angling!
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By Quiet. PleaseLake of the Woods anglers are in for a rewarding time on April 4, 2025, with the spring transition bringing fish closer to spawning grounds. The weather is mild with daytime highs near 50°F, calm winds, and clear skies, perfect for a day on the water. Sunrise was at 6:47 AM, with sunset at 7:44 PM, giving anglers plenty of daylight to work the lake.
The walleye and sauger season remains open until April 14, with catch-and-release regulations on the Rainy River and Four Mile Bay. Reports from around the lake this week highlight excellent action in 22 to 28 feet of water, particularly near Pine Island and deeper mud areas in Big Traverse Bay. Jigging with a frozen emerald shiner is a recommended approach, as it consistently draws bites. Anglers using spinners tipped with minnows or crawlers have also found success, especially when covering ground along shoreline breaks or deeper flats.
Pike activity has ramped up significantly, with big fish pushing the 40-inch mark being caught in 9 to 15 feet of water. Dead bait setups with suckers, frozen alewives, or smelt positioned near the bottom are favored for targeting these aggressive spawners. Jumbo perch and crappie are also being caught in good numbers across the lake.
Hot spots include the south shore near Pine Island, which is seeing great walleye feeding activity, and the Northwest Angle, where evening bites remain particularly fruitful for a mixed bag of species including walleyes, jumbo perch, and pike.
For lures, gold, pink, and glow patterns are top performers right now. Flashing, rattling lures such as the Dirty Bomb or jigging spoons tipped with a minnow head are excellent for enticing fish in stained waters. Anglers targeting walleye on crankbaits should stick to natural or UV colors, with firetiger and chartreuse proving effective at covering deeper waters.
Be sure to keep an eye on water conditions and fish throughout the water column with electronics. Both jigging and deadsticking techniques are working well. Whether anchoring up or trolling slowly, the bite is active if you're in the right areas. Tight lines and happy angling!
The walleye and sauger season remains open until April 14, with catch-and-release regulations on the Rainy River and Four Mile Bay. Reports from around the lake this week highlight excellent action in 22 to 28 feet of water, particularly near Pine Island and deeper mud areas in Big Traverse Bay. Jigging with a frozen emerald shiner is a recommended approach, as it consistently draws bites. Anglers using spinners tipped with minnows or crawlers have also found success, especially when covering ground along shoreline breaks or deeper flats.
Pike activity has ramped up significantly, with big fish pushing the 40-inch mark being caught in 9 to 15 feet of water. Dead bait setups with suckers, frozen alewives, or smelt positioned near the bottom are favored for targeting these aggressive spawners. Jumbo perch and crappie are also being caught in good numbers across the lake.
Hot spots include the south shore near Pine Island, which is seeing great walleye feeding activity, and the Northwest Angle, where evening bites remain particularly fruitful for a mixed bag of species including walleyes, jumbo perch, and pike.
For lures, gold, pink, and glow patterns are top performers right now. Flashing, rattling lures such as the Dirty Bomb or jigging spoons tipped with a minnow head are excellent for enticing fish in stained waters. Anglers targeting walleye on crankbaits should stick to natural or UV colors, with firetiger and chartreuse proving effective at covering deeper waters.
Be sure to keep an eye on water conditions and fish throughout the water column with electronics. Both jigging and deadsticking techniques are working well. Whether anchoring up or trolling slowly, the bite is active if you're in the right areas. Tight lines and happy angling!