On the south end… The big basin, otherwise known as Big Traverse Bay, is ice free. Zippel Bay and Four Mile Bay are ice free as well. Everything is shaping up nicely for the MN Fishing Opener on May 11th. With the walleye / sauger season currently closed, most anglers are targeting sturgeon and pike. Some sturgeon anglers are fishing at the mouth of the Rainy River, but most sturgeon are… Source ..read more

On the south end… Lots of ice on the main basin, but it is definitely deteriorating. Some anglers have been fishing the open water at the mouth of the Rainy River in front of the Lighthouse Gap. The rest of the basin is still iced over. Pike enthusiasts caught some big pike earlier last week tip up fishing in pre-spawn areas adjacent to traditional spawning areas. 8 – 14′ of water using tip… Source ..read more

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On the south end… This is the time of year some are still ice fishing on the main basin of Lake of the Woods and others are open water fishing out of boats on the Rainy River. It’s nice to have options! Ice anglers targeting walleyes are being rewarded with good catches of walleyes, saugers, and some jumbo perch. Most action is in 18 – 25′. Pike enthusiasts are finding big pike tip up… Source ..read more

Whitewater Fishing pro ambassadors drill down into the details of what elevated them in the 2024 Bassmaster Classic Muskegon, MI (April 4, 2024) – Nicknamed the “Super Bowl of Bass Fishing,” there is no higher reward for bass anglers worldwide than to qualify for the BASSMASTER Classic. And to finish near the top with real-time changes in weather, fish behavior, and numerous other factors? Source ..read more

Josh Borovsky Fishing Mar 27, 2024 In this video Josh Borovsky continues the “What Happened” series and discusses what happened to Lake Minnetonka, The Hybrid/Lakes, The St. Louis River Estuary and the big picture of what happened to Minnesota Muskie fisheries in general. Josh also walks through the recent survey questions the MN DNR are asking on their survey about muskie management and… Source ..read more

On the south end… Thanks to some cold spring weather, ice fishing continues strong for those still ice fishing. The bite remains very good. Most resorts have pulled their fish houses off for the year, however, some still have fish houses out and others are allowing ATV and side by sides. Check social media or call ahead to your favorite resort for specifics. Reports this week for… Source ..read more

Columbia, SC – Celebrating 75 years of excellence, “the brand that taught America to fish” proudly marks this milestone with the launch of a special edition Zebco 33 spincast reel. Originating from the bomb industry, Zebco’s journey started as the Zero Hour Bomb Company, founded in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Collaborating with R.D. Hull, the innovative mind behind the iconic spincast reel… Source ..read more

On the south end… Ice fishing continues strong for those few resorts who are still ice fishing and the bite is good. Most resorts have pulled their fish houses off for the year. There is still ice fishing happening and available. Some resorts are allowing collapsible fish houses pulled with an ATV or side by side. Check social media or call ahead to your favorite resort for specifics. Source ..read more