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Some call it the “dog days” of August.  When most walleye anglers talk about August, it can be a challenging time for most bodies of water.  There are a number of good reasons why [...]

The historic Rainy River is the original “Voyageur’s Highway,” which linked the entire Great Lakes area with the northern waterways of Canada. Lake of the Woods hosted early trading posts in the [...]

Whether you do this as a sideline to your fishing trip or make this one of the focuses of your Lake of the Woods adventure, picking wild berries around Lake of the Woods is fun, gets folks out [...]

For this MN guy, it’s a chance to meet people in the industry and have a chance to experience Florida bass fishing all at the same time.  The tournament isn’t a big deal.  Simply a [...]

Lake of the Woods County will be holding its 2017 Lake of the Woods County Fair starting July 12 and run through July 15. Much like in years past there will be rides for all ages, food carts, [...]

As a small out-state tourism destination, it is sure good to know we have friends in high places watching out and fighting for our best interests in a much bigger world.   One of our friends paid [...]

If there is a gamefish in Lake of the Woods that receives very little respect, it is the smallmouth bass.  These hard fighting fish that rip drag and burst out the water without notice are in big [...]

The Rainy River is loaded with sturgeon, so why not have a tournament for them right?!  The fishery is extremely strong right now and the average length of Lake Sturgeon continues to grow along [...]

Most visitors come to Lake of the Woods for the incredible outdoor activities.  Fishing is certainly at the top of the list but do not forget boating, relaxation, birding and wildlife viewing, [...]

Wildlife is abundant in Lake of the Woods, well part of our title is woods after-all. Black Bears are one of the many majestic creatures to be roaming our lands. An estimated 20,000 reside in [...]

The Depot is happy to announce that the 3rd annual Bluegrass Festival will be August 5, from 4:00 – 8:00. The music starts at 4:00 p.m and dinner is served from 5:00-8:00. You won’t want to miss [...]

 The summer sturgeon season is on the horizon. The “keep” season for these monsters runs from July 1st through September 30.  One per calendar year is allowed and the length must be [...]

ATV & Off Road enthusiasts will be happy to know there are over 1,400 miles of ATV trails and accessible roads within the greater Beltrami area and Carp Pit, a northern MN recreation area [...]

Lake of the Woods is about to get a much needed service for tourists and locals alike. With the absence of a local kennel, customers were forced to leave dogs at kennels at home or find other [...]

Any muskie hunter knows that Lake of the Woods is one of the best fisheries of muskie. Anglers come for miles around to fish our trophy waters. So make your plans as the 2017 muskie opener on [...]

Is there anything better than saving money and catching some fish? We like to believe there isn’t especially when its Lake of the Woods Walleyes. Many of our resorts offer lodging, [...]

To say this body of water is special is an understatement.  This past winter, Lake of the Woods experienced a record of angler hours on the ice of a bit over 2 million! This many angler hours is [...]

It’s the northernmost point of the continental U.S.  It is where the 14,552 islands begin.  It’s an area that people actually have to drive through Canada to get to unless they go via [...]

The Girls Gone Fishing fishing tournament took place this past Saturday at River Bend Resort. It was a beautiful day to be out on the water with a rod in your hand. 32 teams entered the [...]

Lake of the Woods and Baudette have a full day of celebration set for the 4th of July again this year.   The Baudette – Lake of the Woods Chamber of Commerce has been putting together a 4th of [...]

On a recent Lake of the Woods day of fishing I was out with my brother and sister looking for Lake of the Woods gold.   I was frustrated and actually thinking about the fishing report I had [...]

Did you know the Lake of the Woods area is absolutely full of a variety of wildflowers?   There are a number of scenic drives around this beautiful area and the Wildflower Route is certainly one [...]

I have to admit, I don’t run to the thought of a history lesson. With that being said, I had the greatest afternoon learning many very interesting stories and visiting with Marlys Hirst of [...]

It isn’t often when a major network like CBS features a small area like Minnesota’s Northwest Angle to the millions who watch their network.  One step further, when one of their [...]

Williams Gardner’s Wild Flower Route Celebration Saturday, June 17th, 2017, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Williams Senior Center, 250 Main Street, Williams, Minn. This is a self guided tour which will take [...]

Social media was buzzing Saturday with the official start of the MN Fishing Opener.  For most of the state of MN, the season for walleyes, pike and bass have been closed since February.  On Lake [...]

Visitors and residents alike are optimistic for the future as U.S. Customs and Border Protection communicated a new pilot project taking place on Lake of the Woods, geared primarily towards the [...]

The next time you’re up to Lake of the Woods don’t forget your golf clubs. There’s always time to squeeze in a quick round or maybe you only have time for 9 holes. If you’re staying in Baudette, [...]

Catch-able-sized Rainbow Trout were recently stocked into the Pitt Grade. The trout were stocked at the confluence of the Pitt Grade and Peppermint Creek, and for four miles upstream of this [...]

The Morel mushroom hunt is on! Foragers in the area and all over the northern part of Minnesota are finding morels. With lots of cold, rain and late snow it was a more typical spring up at Lake [...]

When it comes to putting on a fun and exciting pike tournament, Zippel Bay Resort has to be towards the top of the list.  Consider this… -Zippel Bay is prime spawning habitat for pike of [...]

Baudette, Lake of the Woods, and surrounding areas would like to welcome everyone to come enjoy an updated Willie Walleye Weekend. With the addition of lots of activities this could make this the [...]

Catch a lake sturgeon sporting a tag? Report it May 1, 2017 Reprinted with permission from Outdoor News. Minnesota DNR Reports The DNR has been collecting information from lake sturgeon in the [...]

Rainy River sturgeon fishing #Fishheads Nick Schmautz and Ben Graham make the trip down from Winnipeg several times each season to chase giant Rainy River sturgeon.         [...]

Anglers who have fished Lake of the Woods or the Rainy River for the MN Fishing Opener in past years understand how good it can be.  But why are anglers so positive about this year’s [...]

Every year anglers flood to Lake of the Woods to tip up fish for monster northern pike. In late February and Early March northern pike have the feed bags on prior to spawning. These pike will [...]

It is tradition for many anglers who fish Minnesota waters.  The annual MN fishing opener.  This year the date is Saturday, May 13th and like the past couple of years, it is shaping up to be a [...]

 The 11th Annual Sportsman’s Sturgeon Classic Tournament is set for May 5 & 6 this year. This year is the best year for prizes yet and 10 more boats have been added to the field this year for [...]

It didn’t take long for the ice to go out.  Once things started happening on the Rainy River, they happened fast. After the Birchdale access was cleared of ice, within days, Frontier and [...]

Up on Lake of the Woods our northern pike season is continuous. This means we can catch pike all year long. The slot for northerns on Lake of the Woods and the Rainy River is 30-40 inches meaning [...]

With media outlets throughout the Midwest reporting on early ice outs on lakes, it might seem strange to some that Lake of the Woods still has 36 inches of ice to ice fish.   That combined with [...]

What a great time of the year.  One one end of Lake of the Woods, people are catching walleyes, saugers, jumbo perch, world class pike and monster eelpout through the ice.  Arnesen’s Rocky [...]

A lot happening this weekend.  If you have a chance, it’s sportshow season and one of the larger shows in MN is happening this weekend.  It’s the Northwest Sportshow at the [...]

Pike season on Lake of the Woods never ends because we are border water with Canada so our pike season goes all year long.  This gives anglers a fantastic opportunity in April to take advantage [...]

Spring is a very special time of the year.  For anglers who enjoy spring fishing for walleyes and sturgeon, Lake of the Woods is a no brainer.  Known as The Walleye Capital of the World, the [...]

Lake of the Woods, Minnesota Once you catch on, you won’t want to be released. By Hope S. Philbrick Lush. Fresh. In any weather any season, these words best describe Lake of the Woods, Minnesota, [...]

This week a local youth hockey team skated the Rainy River from Sportsman’s Lodge near Wheeler’s Point to the VFW in Baudette Bay. The skate was 11.5 miles long and the team made the [...]

Early spring Rainy River fishing is not quite here yet but is fast approaching and it is considered some of the best fishing in the Midwest. Walleyes travel up river to spawn along with northern [...]

With only a few weeks left of our ice fishing season finding an available house to rent may be tough at times. We are at the point in the season where some resorts are starting to pull houses and [...]

If you are in the Sioux Falls region this weekend, it is that time of the year again. The 50th Annual Sioux Empire Sportsmen’s Show is taking place at the Sioux Falls Arena and Convention [...]

Last year was not a good year if you like ice fishing in March on Lake of the Woods.  After an unseasonably warm weekend with temps hitting the low 70’s (not a typo), ice went to heck very [...]

It’s sportshow season and this time of the year, anglers are excited to talk Lake of the Woods fishing.  Perfect timing as Joe Henry and Jace Luoma will be talking Lake of the Woods at this [...]

Nothing gets the heart racing more than a flag flying on a tip up. And it’s that time for Lake of the Woods, time to target those monster Northern Pike that is. Dust off your tip ups and get your [...]

 The spring Sturgeon keep season is on the horizon. The catch and release season for these monsters remains in effect until April 23rd. Starting April 24th and running through May 7 anglers may [...]

This is the time for sportshows in the Midwest and Lake of the Woods Tourism has participated in a bunch.  This weekend, Friday through Sunday, is the WI Fishing Expo in Madison, WI.  This is LOW [...]

After an unseasonable warm spell throughout MN, Lake of the Woods Tourism is getting a lot of inquiries as you can imagine.  The #1 question, “How is the ice?”  It has been sloppy on [...]

Being so far north and being a border water has its advantages. Some of those advantages are its colder, more snow, more ice, a longer ice fishing season, a longer walleye season, and a few [...]

It started out as an idea to “give back” to those who have given and still give so much.  The name we chose for the Lake of the Woods Area veteran’s event was “Pay It [...]

As we move into some unseasonably warm weather for the middle of February many snowmobilers who have planned a trip north to ride may be getting nervous. Since being in the metro area earlier [...]

Sonar units are big right now as a trend of suspended fish has started with walleyes 10-15 feet below the ice. A good bite in the main basin, combo walleyes / saugers. Working every fish is a [...]

Zippel bay State Park will be hosting a candlelight ski/snowshoe event this coming Saturday, February 11th from 5:00 to 9:00. If you do not own any equipment there will be a limited supply [...]

When most people think of Border Patrol these days, they think of our southern border with Mexico.  The topic of borders can be heard about daily throughout the media these days with talk of new [...]

If you happen to be in central MN this weekend, stop by the St. Cloud Sportsman’s Show at the River’s Edge Convention Center and say hello.  We will be handing out the Official [...]

From heated resort to heated fish house with the holes drilled and set up on top of the fish.  This is ice fishing Lake of the Woods style. People often wonder why ice fishing is so popular at [...]

There are times throughout the winter when walleyes get, well, let’s just say lethargic.  You can see them come through on your electronics, they might even look at your offering, but no [...]

The 16th annual Snow Rally will be held at Flag Island Resort on Flag Island on Saturday, March 4 at 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Activities include a snowmobile radar run, bonfire, goosebump jump, [...]

If you are close to the Chicago area, stop by Thursday – Sunday this weekend and say hello to Joe Henry of Lake of the Woods Tourism at the Chicagoland Fishing, Travel and Outdoor Expo.  In [...]

The NW Angle, the northernmost point of the continental United States and where the 14,552 islands of Lake of the Woods begin.  This area is packed with beauty, wildlife and of course, fish. [...]

The 7th Annual Justin Knebel Memorial Ice Fishing Tournament set for February 4, 2017 at Zippel Bay Resort near Williams, MN. Registration is at 9:00 am with lines in the water from 11:00 am [...]

Here at Lake of the Woods we love fishing. We also love seeing pictures of people enjoying our great resource. So send us over your big fish, little fish, funny, quirky, sunrise, sunrise, [...]

As we are right in the middle of another great Lake of the Woods winter, anglers, snowmobilers, and resorters alike are encouraged to use the Keep it Clean dumpsters placed at local landings and [...]

If you like fishing Lake of the Woods or simply want to learn more about it, mark your calendars for Thursday night.  Joe Henry will be presenting at the FM Walleyes Unlimited meeting in Fargo. [...]

This weekend marks the 47th Annual Sportsmen’s Show at the St. Paul RiverCentre.  The show begins at 2pm on Thursday, January 12th and continues through Sunday, January 15th at 5pm.   [...]

Ice fishing is in full swing up at Lake of the Woods.  Some of our visitors who visit our NW Angle resort will take day trips, some guided and some self guided, into the Ontario side of Lake of [...]

Winter is a happy and busy time up at Lake of the Woods.  The area is buzzing with activity.  Most are ice anglers and snowmobilers looking to celebrate, escape the house, and have some fun [...]

With a great start to the ice fishing season and the walleyes / saugers cooperating nicely, your favorite resort or sleeper fish house outfitter may or may not have openings when you want them. [...]

When you chat with anglers who fish the MTT (MN Tournament Trail), there have been a lot of memories throughout the year.  But in many cases, the tournament has been on the radar screens of most [...]

As the first of the year has passed and more snow has fallen upon our great Northland anglers and outdoor enthusiasts are entering the woods and onto the frozen lakes. Up at Lake of the Woods we [...]

The ice is building and roads are being plowed. Fishing has been excellent so far this year. As far as traveling on the lake here is the most recent update we have. For ice roads Adrian’s [...]

In these parts, we get a lot of attention for the world class fishing.  What we don’t receive a lot of attention for is our incredible snowmobile trails. If you like to snowmobile, just [...]

Article written by Brad Dokken of the Grand Forks Herald. Records Show Five Of The Last Seven Minnesota State Record Eelpout Since 1980 Have Come From Lake Of The Woods Posted on December 21, [...]

Article written by Brad Dokken of the Grand Forks Herald By Brad Dokken on Dec 9, 2016 at 4:21 p.m. 184 Tom Heinrich (right) and Dennis Topp of the Department of Natural Resources’ area [...]

The most simple and oldest form of fishing, the “Deadstick” can have many different alterations. It is nothing fancy but a method that could put more fish in the bucket. Sometimes a [...]

Here is an article by Brad Dokken of the Grand Forks Herald on the record setting fish!   DNR Employee Just Happened To Be In The Grocery Store To Witness Likely New Minnesota State Record [...]

As ice anglers, we are fortunate to have so many good tackle options available to us.  There are many good companies around, and much like farms, often times many of the small ones get purchased [...]

For all of the ice anglers and resort owners who have praying for cold weather and ice, your prayers have been answered!  An expected cold snap has gripped Lake of the Woods and the ice is [...]

Checkpoint MN is a statewide, winter scavenger hunt sponsored by Explore Minnesota that runs from Dec 15, 2016 – Feb 12, 2017. The premise is simple. There are 10 checkpoint signs at iconic [...]

A big “thank you” to everyone who stopped by this past weekend in St. Paul to say hello at the big St. Paul Ice Fishing Show.  The show did not disappoint.  Just about everyone in the [...]

Things are starting to happen on Lake of the Woods.  This is the time of year many are watching the weather forecasts very closely hoping for cold temps.  These ice fishing fanatics may have had [...]

Before we can hit the ice, anglers have to go through equipment and make sure it will last the season. Winters can be rough on equipment so making sure everything is in tip top shape at the [...]

You might remember this from a past winter.  Lake of the Woods is a gathering spot for friends, families, college buddies, company incentive trips, etc.  One one ice fishing trip this past [...]

Stop by to enter a drawing to win an ice fishing trip!  Do you have questions about the lake or resorts?  Have you seen our new Visitor Guide?  We are happy to assist! If you are interested in [...]

Is there anything better than saving money and catching some fish? We like to believe there isn’t especially when its Lake of the Woods Walleyes. Many of our resorts offer the full [...]

I don’t know about you, but for me, as I get older, there are fewer and fewer coincidences.  Allen Oakes feels the same way.  In August, he was selected as one of 60 veterans to be invited [...]

I guess having a choice is a good thing.  Take ice fishing on Lake of the Woods for example.  There are many choices one needs to consider. What part of the lake should I fish?  There are three [...]

It’s not called The Walleye Capital of the World for nothing!  The walleye fishing this fall continues to be excellent, both on the lake and in the Rainy River.  There has been a robust [...]

As we surpasses the 100k mark for our Facebook page, a huge “Thank You” to many of you who choose to follow the Lake of the Woods Tourism Facebook page.  As a popular destination, [...]

Have you made any winter trips yet? If your an avid snowmobiler Lake of the Woods is right for you. Did you know Lake of the Woods has over 300 miles of beautifully groomed trails for riders? [...]

The Baudette-Lake of the Woods Chamber of Commerce is putting on Frost Fest again this year.  Frost Fest is a celebration of the holiday season and runs from November 17 – December 17. [...]

The tackle industry is competitive.  In today’s world, having a small tackle manufacturing company certainly is not the norm.  With that being said, there is a company just north of [...]

It started out as an idea to “give back” to those who have given and still give so much.  The name we chose for the Lake of the Woods Area veteran’s event was “Pay It [...]

As another ice fishing season begins, anglers, snowmobilers, and resorters alike are encouraged to use the Keep it Clean dumpsters placed at local landings and convenient locations. This will be [...]

If you haven’t been through Baudette this summer this will be news to you. This summer Highway 11 through town got a major face lift. All potholes are gone, new sidewalks were installed, [...]

If you have ice fished Lake of the Woods, maybe this isn’t so much of a surprise.  Lake of the Woods has been ranked the #1 U.S. Ice Fishing destination (and #2 in North America only behind [...]

When it comes to hunter safety, learn it, preach it, and – most of all – practice it yourself, because it’s easy to get overconfident and become careless. Always remain conscious of safety [...]

While the talk in these parts still focuses on the fall run of walleyes on the Rainy River, the sheer numbers of fish on the main basin, and the crazy stupid bite up at the NW Angle, deer hunting [...]

This fall is shaping up to be one of the best in years regarding the numbers of walleyes in the Rainy River.  The number of walleyes that decide to move into the river from Lake of the Woods is [...]

Lake sturgeon fishing is hot right now on the Rainy River.  The fish are plentiful in the Rainy River, they eat a lot and are can be caught with consistency and the fish can grow in excess of 100 [...]

There are a lot of things that compete for an outdoorsperson’s time this time of year.  Great hunting opportunities, football games, excellent fishing.  With that being said, life is short [...]

It often gets overlooked.  After all, this is The Walleye Capital of the World and the fish are biting excellent both on the lake and in the river.  There are also hundreds of thousands of acres [...]

It is that time of the year when outdoor minded folks are enjoying a wonderful fall.  Full of cooler weather, amazing colors, migrations, hunting, etc, etc.  Along with this transition is the [...]

A new floating dock system was installed this fall on Baudette Bay in Willie Walleye Park. With fall fishing ramping up it’s the perfect time to have a dock system like this installed and [...]

When planning a family vacation or a getaway with the guys or girls there are a few things planners keep in mind. For instance, where would I like to go, what would I like to do, how many people [...]

Lake of the Woods is known for its superb walleye fishery, however, many other sports take place in our northernmost area. Snowmobiling has become a great sport for many people and Lake of the [...]

If you are an outdoorsy person, fall in MN is an incredible season.  “Sweatshirt weather” as some call it features the changing colors of the leaves, the migration of birds coming [...]

Sometimes an open weekend will open up just like that. Ice fishing up on Lake of the Woods is a busy time of year and not having a reservation may be tough to find openings. Look no further with [...]

It’s that time of the year many call their favorite.  “Sweatshirt weather” as some call it also is the time when the forests, bogs, fields and shorelines come to life with the [...]

It doesn’t always work out this way.  Fall fishing on Lake of the Woods however has potential for these kind of outings.  When filming an episode of Midwest Outdoors, we normally try and [...]

Minnesota Waterfowl Fall 2016 opened  this past weekend. Lake of the Woods is heavily visited and hunted as it is a prime destination. Hunters used the multiple  bays and fields  in the area as [...]

MN DNR September 19, 2016 Duck hunting is expected to be good when Minnesota’s regular waterfowl season opens a half-hour before sunrise on Saturday, Sept. 24.  “The abundance of breeding ducks [...]

The 7th Annual Chili Bowl Fishing Contest is set for October 15th at Border View Lodge. The contest is now open for entries and some spots are still available.  Stop by Border View Lodge for an [...]

It doesn’t always receive the exposure it deserves, but this time, some well traveled hunters had the chance to experience a cast and blast trip on and around Lake of the Woods and were so [...]

Grouse season starts back up this weekend on Saturday September 17th! Lake of the Woods is known for its walleyes but the grouse numbers are phenomenal in the area. With hundreds of thousands of [...]

There is a tradition many anglers in the north country look forward to.  Each fall, there is a run of emerald shiners up the Rainy River that flows into Lake of the Woods.  The shiners are headed [...]

When you chat with anglers who fish the MTT (MN Tournament Trail), there have been a lot of memories throughout the year.  But in many cases, the tournament has been on the radar screens of most [...]

Fall is a very special time of the year.  For anglers who enjoy fall fishing, Lake of the Woods is a no brainer.  Known as The Walleye Capital of the World, the walleyes in this lake absolutely [...]

Ingredients 2 tablespoons butter 1 clove garlic, minced 1 small yellow onion, sliced 1 goose breast 1 1/2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 2 cups chicken broth Directions Melt butter in a large [...]

Ice fishing is coming and resorts are taking reservations so don’t miss out on the dates of your choosing and book today. Ice fishing on Lake of the Woods is as laid back as it comes when [...]

It is so great to see a plan come together, as did this past weekend at the third annual Pay It Forward event for veterans up at Lake of the Woods.  60 veterans were treated to a 3 night, 2 day [...]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  Aug. 31st, 2016 Contact: Denny Fox, 920-505-0122 Anglers Insight Marketing LLC (AIM™)    Go big or go home: big lures lure big fish for Pfeifer and Pfeifer, AWWS Minnesota [...]

One of the great fall activities up at Lake of the Woods is grouse hunting.  Die hard grouse enthusiasts search far and wide for good grouse habitat. Here at Lake of the Woods we have a lot of it [...]

The 2016 Bushcraft Bike Ultra is set for Saturday September 3rd with a start time 7am.  Call 218 242 0315 for registration or more information. If biking through some of the hardest elements in [...]

It’s starting to become a tradition.  For the third straight year, the 60 veterans, gold sponsors and guests who are part of the Pay It Forward event at Lake of the Woods will travel into [...]

The AIM (Anglers Inside Marketing) Weekend Walleye Series Championship for MN will be held on Lake of the Woods August 26th and 27th.  Teams will be after the largest walleyes in the system as [...]

This coming Saturday, Warrior Boat owners across the land will converge on The Walleye Capital of the World to compete for bragging rights for this years David A. Andersen Warrior Walleye [...]

For Immediate Release Lake of the Woods “Pay It Forward” Fishing Extravaganza Seeks Healing for Veterans Baudette, MN  (August 18, 2016)  Lake of the Woods Tourism announces the third annual “Pay [...]

Check out our latest video which recaps the great summer we have had. The end will get hunters excited as the fall hunting season inches closer and closer.

This year marks the third annual “Pay It Forward” veterans event up at Lake of the Woods.  The big event happens August 25-28, 2016.  As in past years, Lake of the Woods hosted about [...]

Lake of the Woods will be featured this weekend on Midwest Outdoors TV with a special look into charter fishing.  Greg Jones, host of Midwest Outdoors and Joe Henry with Lake of the Woods Tourism [...]

The next time you’re up to Lake of the Woods don’t forget your golf clubs. There’s always time to squeeze in a quick round or maybe you only have time for 9 holes. If you’re staying near Baudette [...]

This year marks the third annual “Pay It Forward” veterans event up at Lake of the Woods.  The big event happens August 25-28, 2016.  As in past years, Lake of the Woods hosted about [...]

When Lance Peterson started organizing an event to take veterans fishing up at Arnesen’s Rocky Point on Lake of the Woods, he never imagined it could end up so great.  Peterson’s good [...]

Lake of the Woods is home to numerous muskie hot beds. The 14,552 islands make for great habitat for growing monster muskies. With plenty of 50+ inch fish caught and released already this year, [...]

It’s the time of the year they call “The Dog Days”.  For most walleye anglers, this can be a challenging time as weeds are at their peak which makes fishing tough and provides a [...]

Maybe you have heard, the Rainy River is loaded with sturgeon.  The fishery is extremely strong right now and the average length of Lake Sturgeon continues to grow.  It is only fitting that the [...]

The Depot is happy to announce that the Halvorson Family Band from Mankato, MN will be appearing on stage at this years 2nd annual Bluegrass, Beef & Corn Festival August 6, 4:00 – 9:00. [...]

It has been said one way to age gracefully is to continue to enjoy activities that make your heart sing.  With this trio of ladies, catching walleyes, enjoying shore lunch with a beer and sharing [...]

If you haven’t been there, it is one of the most beautiful areas on earth.  If you have been there, there is a good chance you continue to return.  The NW Angle and Islands area is the [...]

Every once in a while, things come together.  When Perry Peterson hooked into the muskie he had seen many times before, things were coming together.  Below, see the article written by Tim [...]

James Holst and Mike Anselmo get out on the water and Lake of the Woods is the destination. Walleye the target species! While walleye was the target the guys got a nice little surprise while [...]

The Walleye Capital of the World is blessed with literally millions of walleyes and other great species of fish.  This incredible natural resource with it’s fish, wildlife and sheer beauty set up [...]

1. Parks Willie Walleye Park – Home to Willie Walleye, located on international drive overlooking Baudette Bay. The walleye capital of the world mascot is stationed in a picturesque scene. Timber [...]

Lake sturgeon received much of the spotlight throughout much of this past spring fishing season.  With their sheer size, reaching in excess of 100 lbs and with how plentiful they are, odds for [...]

The next time you are up at Lake of the Woods, maybe it wouldn’t be a bad idea to throw in the clubs.  In addition to the very nice 18 hole Oak Harbor Golf Course located just north of [...]

Approximate harvest times for local berries: blueberries, mid-to end of July; chokecherries, mid-August; June berries, mid-July; high bush cranberries, September; huckleberries, mid-to end of [...]

Most visitors come to Lake of the Woods for the incredible outdoor activities.  Fishing is certainly at the top of the list but do not forget boating, relaxation, birding and wildlife viewing, [...]

This year marks the third year of the Pay It Forward veteran’s event up at Lake of the Woods.  Pay It Forward is a 3 night, 2 day fishing extravaganza that honors, celebrates and recognizes [...]

Sturgeon Fishing keep season resumes Friday, July 1. Anglers who were not lucky enough to keep a sturgeon in the first keep season of the year will have there final chance from July 1 – [...]

There is one big celebration this area is famous for, the 4th of July.  The Baudette – Lake of the Woods Chamber of Commerce has been putting together a 4th of July with a host of [...]

Wildlife is abundant in Lake of the Woods, well part of our title is woods after-all. Black Beat are one of the many majestic creatures to be roaming our lands. An estimated 20,000 reside in [...]

There’s no better way than to spend Father’s Day weekend catching fish with loved ones. We had an awesome weekend with many fish caught and memories made. Enjoy this short video that [...]

Restored Fort St. Charles occupies the exact site of the original log fort and fur-trading post erected in 1732 by a valiant band of French voyageurs commanded by Pierre La Verendrye. It is [...]

If there is a gamefish in Lake of the Woods that receives very little respect, it is the smallmouth bass.  These hard fighting fish that rip drag and burst out the water without notice are in big [...]

Have you ever read a fishing report and didn’t really know where an island or reef being referred to was?  Did you ever wonder what type of structure around Knight and Bridges Islands made [...]

The Girls Gone Fishing fishing tournament took place this past Saturday at River Bend Resort. It was a beautiful day to be out on the water with a rod in your hand. 33 teams entered the [...]

Any muskie hunter knows that Lake of the Woods is one of the best fisheries of muskie. Anglers come for miles around to fish our trophy waters. So make your plans as the 2016 Muskie opener on [...]

Join over 50 vendors this year at the Fresh Start Farmers Market EVERY SATURDAY June through September, 9 am to 1 pm in the Hometown Hardware parking lot. All items are home made, home grown, or [...]

It’s that time of the year many of us dream about.  The warm breezes on the water and the great fishing tell us summer has arrived on Lake of the Woods.  The fish are definitely [...]

Did you know the Lake of the Woods area is absolutely full of a variety of wildflowers and butterflies?  It’s true, in fact, there is actually a club who celebrates them.  There are a [...]

ATV Lake of the Woods – Lake of the Woods Winter is not the only time to ride! Although Lake of the Woods has many snowmobiling trails, visitors come to experience the vast wilderness trails via [...]

On Lake of the Woods or any other body of water holding walleyes, there is one presentation that has become a staple for putting walleyes into the boat.  Growing up, I really didn’t pull [...]

Calling all ladies!! This year’s annual Girls Gone Fishing Ladies Only Fishing Tournament is set for June 4th!! And there is still time to get in on this action!! Teams of 2 ladies, with a [...]

Baudette will be getting a face-lift this summer in the form of a resurfacing project on Hwy 11 from Baudette to Pitt. Although only 8 miles long, it’s a complex project that will take the [...]

It was cold and windy, a typical MN Fishing Opener for those who go back many years taking part in this annual tradition.  Despite the weather, anglers hit the water on Lake of the Woods on many [...]

Most visitors come to Lake of the Woods for the incredible outdoor activities.  Fishing is certainly at the top of the list but do not forget boating, relaxation, birding and wildlife viewing, [...]

Border water limits and seasons are sometimes different than the inland waters. If you are lucky enough to be filled out on one fish it’s good to know alternative options to complete your day on [...]

It was a good couple days of sturgeon fishing on the Rainy River for the annual sturgeon tournament.  Little fish, big fish and monster fish were all boated.  One of the highlights of the [...]

The MN Fishing Opener, for many, is like a holiday that anglers have been looking forward to for months.  Across MN, anglers will hit the water starting at 12:01 am on Saturday.  The main target [...]

The Morel mushroom hunt is on! Foragers in the area and all over the northern part of Minnesota are finding morels. With lots of rain and dry spells it was an untypical spring up at Lake of the [...]

It isn’t often when a major network like CBS features a small area like Minnesota’s Northwest Angle to the millions who watch their network.  One step further, when one of their [...]

It was a great weekend for the 20th annual Zippel Bay Pike Tournament this past Saturday and Sunday at Zippel Bay Resort.  69 teams took to the cold waters of Zippel Bay to test their luck.  And [...]

To enter a Minnesota State Park guests must have a permit. Guests can either purchase a $5 day pass or a year pass for $25. The penalties for not having a pass are around $175 per offense. A [...]

Lake sturgeon have stolen the spotlight throughout much of this spring fishing season.  With their sheer size, reaching in excess of 100 lbs and with how plentiful they are, odds for success [...]

As fishing opener inches closer day by day many anglers are curious as to when we expect the ice to go out up on Lake of the Woods. Although there are many factors when trying to predict when ice [...]

I have to admit, I don’t run to the thought of a history lesson. With that being said, I had the greatest afternoon learning many very interesting stories and visiting with Marlys Hirst of [...]

When the creeks and rivers thaw at the end of winter and then rise with the spring rain, many anglers feel the irresistible urge to get out on the water. There is a species of fish often [...]

With the closing of walleye season April 14 anglers are left with a void of fishing until May 14(fishing opener). Well that’s not entirely true, we still have pike fishing up on Lake of the [...]

It is tradition for many anglers who fish Minnesota waters.  The annual Minnesota fishing opener.  This year the date is Saturday, May 14th and like the past couple of years, it is shaping up to [...]

  Lake of the Woods will be featured this weekend on Midwest Outdoors TV with a special look into charter fishing.  Greg Jones, host of Midwest Outdoors and Joe Henry with Lake of the Woods [...]

This year marks the third annual “Pay It Forward” veterans event up at Lake of the Woods.  The big event happens August 25-28, 2016.  As in past years, Lake of the Woods hosted about [...]

While fishing anglers will sometime be met with some great adversity. Whether it’s engine, troubles, broken or nonfunctioning equipment, or just weather. Another problem anglers may have that [...]

The Walleye Capital of the World is blessed with literally millions of walleyes and other great species of fish.  This incredible natural resource with it’s fish, wildlife and sheer beauty [...]

Want to plan a trip to Lake of the Woods but you don’t know the lake, are a novice fisherman, or want something family friendly?A charter launch trip is a great solution to all your [...]

Gaining a lot of awareness recently is mushroom hunting. More specifically Morel Mushrooms. Morel mushrooms are coned in shape and look like a Christmas tree. Mushroom hunters say that morel [...]

Winter is a happy time up at Lake of the Woods.  The area is buzzing with activity.  Most are ice anglers and snowmobilers looking to celebrate and have some fun during a season some would rather [...]

From heated resort to heated fish house with the holes drilled and set up on top of the fish.  This is ice fishing Lake of the Woods style. People often wonder why ice fishing is so popular at [...]

The Lake of the Woods offers anglers a chance to catch some trophy fish whether it’s a Walleye, muskie, northern Pike, or sturgeon to name a few. Lake of the Woods also gives anglers a chance to [...]

When it comes to hunter safety, learn it, preach it, and – most of all – practice it yourself, because it’s easy to get overconfident and become careless. Always remain conscious of safety [...]

Fall is a confusing time for an outdoors person.  With walleye fishing in full swing and so many hunting opportunities, it is tough.  If you lean toward some wing shooting for waterfowl, the time [...]

This year’s weather has certainly had it share of ups and downs, wind and calm, cold and hot.  I am not sure if the walleyes know when to start heading up the Rainy River.  So far, the [...]