Lake of The Woods fishing report March 23, 2023. Ice Out Trophy Fishing Is Near! Warming temperatures bring the thaw of spring, fading memories of ice season past. This is the time of year that a young man’s attention turns to open water…
Things are beginning to wind down for the 2022-23 ice season, however hard water fishing is still hot on up here on Lake of The Woods. Houses are allowed on the lake until March 31, which bodes well for the diehard ice anglers that want to hang on to the final days of walking on water. Reports are that some anglers experienced a pretty good week and others reported a fair catch. Either way, fish are being caught and hard water fun is still being had.
The jigging set up and dead-stick combo continues to bring fish to the sunny side of the ice. Walleye and sauger season extends through April 14, 2023, and the northern pike season never closes. Don’t forget about the eelpout, tullibees, crappie and jumbo perch. All finding their way to the top side of the ice.
Huge pike continue to be very active. If you are targeting trophy pike, head out and set up in 5 to 15 feet of water. This is the area most anglers are finding them.
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