• Fall Fishing Frenzy on Lake of the Woods: Reel in Walleye and Sauger Success

  • Nov 22 2024
  • Length: 2 mins
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Fall Fishing Frenzy on Lake of the Woods: Reel in Walleye and Sauger Success

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  • As of November 22, 2024, the fishing scene at Lake of the Woods in Minnesota is still thriving despite the colder weather. Here’s what you need to know for a successful day on the water.

    ### Weather and Sunrise/Sunset
    Today, expect partly cloudy skies with a high of around 40°F and a low of 25°F. Sunrise is at 7:24 AM, and sunset will be at 4:34 PM. The weather remains favorable for fall fishing.

    ### Water Conditions
    The water temperatures are in the low to mid-50s, which is ideal for active walleye and sauger bites. There are no significant tidal changes to worry about on Lake of the Woods.

    ### Fish Activity
    Walleye and sauger fishing remains excellent, especially on the south shore. Anglers are catching a good number of fish at various depths, but the sweet spot is consistently around 18 to 27 feet of water. The cooling waters have intensified the jigging action, and schools of walleyes and saugers are being found over deep muddy and sand to mud transition areas.

    ### Best Lures and Bait
    For the best results, use vertical jigging with frozen or live emerald shiners. Jig colors such as gold, gold/glow white, gold/chartreuse, gold/orange, and gold/pink are proving to be highly effective. Some anglers are also having success with trolling crankbaits, especially in the morning and evening hours.

    ### Hot Spots
    - The south shore of Lake of the Woods is a hotspot, particularly around structures and transition areas from rock to mud.
    - The Rainy River is also producing nice walleyes, especially in areas throughout Four Mile Bay.
    - Up at the NW Angle, traditional areas with structure like points, neck down areas with current, and shoreline breaks are good spots to try.

    ### Recent Catches
    Yesterday, anglers reported catching limits of walleyes and saugers, with a mix of smaller fish and some larger ones. The fish are active, and using the right lures and bait is key to a successful day.

    Get out there and enjoy the fall fishing on Lake of the Woods – it’s prime time
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