Ice Fishing Anyone Can Enjoy

For some, ice fishing is an activity far outside of their comfort zone.  In many cases, they have never done it, never grew up with it, didn’t have an interest or maybe they grew up in [...]

Now Hiring!  Did you know most people regret not taking enough chances in life and simply settling?  Are you someone who has visited Lake of the Woods and thought, “I could live [...]

Yes, I’m baiting the hook hoping to lure you to Lake of the Woods. Ice is on most of the bays and forming on the big lake. You want to be prepared when you come to the area to fish and shop. This [...]

Ingredients 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened 3 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 unbaked pastry shell (9 inches) FILLING: 1-2/3 cups heavy whipping [...]

On the south end…  As we approach Thanksgiving, thin ice covers back bays and a portion of the big lake, otherwise known as Big Traverse Bay.   Roughly half of the lake is covered in ice [...]

As area resorts and hotels prepare for ice fishing, it is good to reflect.  It has been a year like no other.  The pandemic kicking in this past March raised havoc on Americans who have never [...]

There are many ways to stay connected to Lake of the Woods.  Social media, LakeoftheWoodsMN.com, resort fishing reports, etc.  Another great way that sometimes gets forgotten about are webcams [...]

Winter has come to the northland. Temperatures have stayed consistently at freezing temps and it is evidenced by ice forming on Baudette Bay at Baudette, MN and the Rainy River. Parks are the [...]

Ingredients 3/4 pound venison, cubed 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 cup diced onion 1 package (16 ounces) frozen mixed vegetables 2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained 2 cups cubed [...]

On the south end…  As we roll into mid November, thin ice conditions on back bays as well as the Rainy River have put an end to the open water fishing season.  Big Traverse Bay is still [...]