Lake of the Woods MN Fishing Report… January 20, 2026
Ice fishing on Lake of the Woods continues with solid conditions across the South Shore, Rainy River, and
MTT. Minnesota Tournament Trail
NWT. National Walleye Tour
AIM. Angler’s Insight Marketing
Chili Bowl, Border View Lodge
Arnesen’s, Summer Tournament
River Bend Resort, Ladies tournament
Zippel Bay Resort, Northern Pike Tournament
AND MORE!
On the south end…  A great week of fishing with walleyes and saugers caught in good numbers.
The go-to presentation, again, was a jig and frozen emerald shiner. Emerald shiners are a staple in LOW and walleyes love them. Other minnows worked also, but emerald shiners are a favorite of anglers for good reason.
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