Beautiful Snow for Snowmobiling Lake of the Woods

Good News! We have snow at Lake of the Woods!! The winter season has finally come in in full force and with it has come a very important element. Ice is of utmost importance for anglers of all [...]

When getting ready to go ice fishing, try out this wholesome soup to warm the body. Ingredients 3 tablespoons olive oil 3 tablespoons butter 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 3 large [...]

On the south end…  Ice has covered Lake of the Woods and in some areas of the lake, ice fishing has begun!  Other parts of the lake need a bit more time but things are moving along nicely.  [...]

Swing by and say hello at the Lake of the Woods Tourism booth #403 during this years St. Paul Ice Fishing Show taking place December 3 – 5, 2021 in St. Paul.  This is the largest ice [...]

There is much to do when visiting Lake of the Woods! The obvious, fishing, hunting and snowmobiling. The less obvious but equally as enjoyable are cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. Whether [...]

Ingredients 1/3 cup chopped onion 1/4 cup butter, cubed 1/3 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper 1 can (10-1/2 ounces) condensed chicken broth, undiluted 3/4 cup 2% milk 2 [...]

On the south end…  Ice is forming across the lake, river and bays.  We are moving in a good direction, but need some more time before ice fishing begins.   The first spear houses are out on [...]

Removal of pre arrival testing from the NW Angle.  We are grateful land travel through the 4o miles of Canada up to Minnesota’s Northwest Angle is now possible.  We are also grateful new [...]

Good News! There’s adventure in the north, but Safety is the most important on First Ice.  There is a skim of ice on the bays shooting off Rainy River and Lake of the Woods. It’s an amazing [...]

Ingredients 6 tablespoons olive oil 1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro 1/4 cup orange juice 1/4 cup white or regular balsamic vinegar 2 tablespoons honey 1 garlic clove, minced 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 [...]