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Lake of the Woods

WHERE EVERY RIPPLE

HAS A TALE

Nestled in the picturesque wilderness of northern Minnesota, the Lake of the Woods area boasts diverse outdoor adventures that beckons anglers, nature enthusiasts, and explorers alike.

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3 GREAT AREAS

Our Amazing

THREE AREAS OF

LAKE OF THE WOODS

The Rainy River, South Shore and Northwest Angle. Each are a go to destination and all three within Lake of the Woods County

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01. RAINY RIVER

02. SOUTH SHORE

03. NORTHWEST ANGLE

World Class Fishing

RAINY

RIVER

The Rainy River offers world class fishing. The spring and fall walleye run in the Rainy River creates some of the best fishing in the world. Each season brings a fresh round of activity to the Rainy.

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MUST SEE: FRANZ JEVNE STATE PARK

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World Class Fishing

SOUTH

SHORE

The South Shore overlooks Big Traverse Bay, the big open waters of the lake. This big basin is loaded with millions of walleyes and saugers, as well as trophy pike and small mouth bass.

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MUST SEE: ZIPPEL BAY STATE PARK

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A Remote & Scenic Destination

NORTHWEST

ANGLE

Known as the northernmost point of the contiguous United States, this unique area is accessible by land through Canada or by boat across Lake of the Woods. It’s a remote and scenic destination.

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MUST SEE: NORTHERN MOST POINT

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The season’s change, but we have fun

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STURGEON

STURGEON

Lake Sturgeon have rebounded in a big way on the Rainy River and in Lake of the Woods. There are good numbers of fish and a strong population of big fish.
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WALLEYE

WALLEYE

There are many different habits of the walleye on Lake of the Woods. This may be due to the diversity of the enormous lake.
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MUSKELLUNGE

MUSKELLUNGE

Similar to the northern pike, this fish more commonly has darker bars or markings on a lighter body and are silver, light green or light brown in color. Average length 32 inches; up to 50 inches and 50 Ibs.
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NORTHERN PIKE

NORTHERN PIKE

Northern Pike on Lake of the Woods can reach sizes larger than 40 inches and weigh more than 25 pounds. Having this trophy caliber fish creates a huge buzz to catch these monsters especially in the late winter and early spring months when they are staging for spawning.
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SMALL MOUTH BASS

SMALL MOUTH BASS

Smallmouth Bass can be found in the Rainy River and Four Mile Bay, also around some of the shallower rock structure near Zipple Bay and up in the Northwest Angle. Smallmouth bass season also never closes on LOW and the Rainy River.
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WALLEYE

WALLEYE

There are many different habits of the walleye on Lake of the Woods. This may be due to the diversity of the enormous lake.
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STURGEON

STURGEON

Lake Sturgeon have rebounded in a big way on the Rainy River and in Lake of the Woods. There are good numbers of fish and a strong population of big fish.
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NORTHERN PIKE

NORTHERN PIKE

Northern Pike on Lake of the Woods can reach sizes larger than 40 inches and weigh more than 25 pounds. Having this trophy caliber fish creates a huge buzz to catch these monsters especially in the late winter and early spring months when they are staging for spawning.
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EXTENDED ICE SEASON

EXTENDED ICE SEASON

Our ice fishing season extends through March 15th - later than most areas in Minnesota.
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WALLEYE

WALLEYE

There are many different habits of the walleye on Lake of the Woods. This may be due to the diversity of the enormous lake.
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NORTHERN PIKE

NORTHERN PIKE

Northern Pike on Lake of the Woods can reach sizes larger than 40 inches and weigh more than 25 pounds. Having this trophy caliber fish creates a huge buzz to catch these monsters especially in the late winter and early spring months when they are staging for spawning.
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GROUSE

THREE SPECIES OF GROUSE

Lake of the Woods offers thousands of acres of hunting land with three species of grouse; the ruffed, spruce, and sharp-tailed. Dirt roads, walking trails and ATV trails cross thousands of acres full of grouse. Beltrami Island State Forest, Lake of the Woods State Forest, and Pine Island State Forest are just a few spots to begin.
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DEER

DEER

Lake of the woods has thousands of acres of public land, making deer hunting opportunities abound. Both archery and rifle seasons are permitted in this part of Minnesota. Locals joke that there are probably more deer in Lake of the Woods County than people. Trophy bucks are shot each and every year in the area.
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BLACK BEARS

BLACK BEARS

Bears are abundant in these parts. The area has a number of very experienced bear guides who do all of the baiting and setting up of tree stands.
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WALLEYE

WALLEYE

There are many different habits of the walleye on Lake of the Woods. This may be due to the diversity of the enormous lake.
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STURGEON

STURGEON

Lake Sturgeon have rebounded in a big way on the Rainy River and in Lake of the Woods. There are good numbers of fish and a strong population of big fish.
LEARN MORE

NORTHERN PIKE

NORTHERN PIKE

Northern Pike on Lake of the Woods can reach sizes larger than 40 inches and weigh more than 25 pounds. Having this trophy caliber fish creates a huge buzz to catch these monsters especially in the late winter and early spring months when they are staging for spawning.
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LATEST

TALES

Catch up on the buzz around the lake with our latest blog posts. Stay informed about upcoming events, conservation efforts, and community stories that make Lake of the Woods a vibrant and dynamic destination. Our blog is your go-to source for staying connected with the pulse of this captivating region.

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