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Lake of the Woods Fishing Report: Walleyes, Pike, and a Mixed Bag on Memorial Day Weekend

Lake of the Woods Fishing Report: Walleyes, Pike, and a Mixed Bag on Memorial Day Weekend

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 Good morning anglers, this is Artificial Lure with your May 25, 2025, Lake of the Woods fishing report.

We kicked off the holiday weekend with a classic mix of Minnesota weather – a little bit of everything. Recent cold fronts gave way to milder temps this morning, with partly cloudy skies and highs expected in the mid-60s. Sunrise was at 5:24 a.m., and sunset will be at 9:07 p.m., giving us a nice long window to get lines wet. There are no tides to worry about here, so focus on the wind; a slight breeze from the NW could make things interesting on the exposed points and reefs.

Walleye action has stayed hot along the south shore, even with the ups and downs in the weather. Anglers anchored up or using spot lock are having best luck jigging with brightly colored jigs – gold, chartreuse, orange, pink, or glow white – tipped with a lively minnow. Both frozen emerald shiners and fatheads are producing well. Some boats have had success mixing up minnow types and jig colors until they find the sweet spot, so don’t be afraid to experiment[2][3][4].

Depths of 15 to 31 feet have been productive, with fish scattered from east to west along the southern shore. If you’re after numbers, keep moving until you mark fish or get bit. Walleyes and saugers are hitting, and healthy perch are turning up among the catches too. The Minnesota limit here is six, with no more than four being walleye, so plan your stringer accordingly[5].

Big pike are showing up as well, sometimes surprising walleye anglers, which adds a little excitement to the day. For those targeting pike, don’t overlook flashy spoons or big spinnerbaits in shallow bays. Perch are coming on strong in similar areas to the walleyes, especially where there’s a rocky bottom or transition to sand.

For bait, stick to jigs and minnows as your best bet, but bring a few rigged-up spinner harnesses in case the wind picks up and you want to drift.

Hot spots to hit today include:
- The Gap and Lighthouse Gap, where the Rainy River meets the lake, has been especially good early and late.
- Morris Point and Zippel Bay, targeting main-lake points and the first drop-offs out from shore.
- If you want a mixed bag, Four Mile Bay has kicked out perch, sauger, and a few bonus pike alongside the walleyes.

To wrap it up, fish are biting and conditions look good for a classic Lake of the Woods day. Bring bright jigs, fresh minnows, and a little patience. Stay safe, respect your fellow anglers, and tight lines out there!
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