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Lake of the Woods Fishing Report: Walleye, Smallmouth, and Sturgeon Action Heating Up

Lake of the Woods Fishing Report: Walleye, Smallmouth, and Sturgeon Action Heating Up

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 Howdy anglers! Artificial Lure here with your Lake of the Woods fishing report for this fine Sunday morning, May 18, 2025.

Folks, we've been having some dandy fishing since the Minnesota opener earlier this month, and the action hasn't slowed down one bit! The walleye bite has been nothing short of excellent on the south shore. Most anglers are bringing in their limits with a good mix of walleyes and saugers.

The go-to method right now is still a jig and a minnow over the side of the boat while anchored up. Remember, the combined limit is 6 fish (walleyes and saugers), with no more than 4 being walleyes. Anything in that 19.5" to 28" protected slot needs to go right back in the drink, but you can keep one trophy over 28 inches if you're lucky enough to hook into one.

For you smallmouth enthusiasts, now's your time to shine! May and June are absolutely lights out for smallies among the islands. These fighters don't get the attention the walleyes do, but they're here in big numbers and ready to put up a scrap.

Hot spots this week include the shorelines in 12-18 feet of water from Pine Island to Long Point. The big girls are post-spawn now and have been active. If you're looking for some bigger walleyes, try the deep water triangle from Long Point straight east to the US/Canadian Border and up to Garden Island in about 34-36 feet. That area's been holding some real nice ones.

For tackle, drifting spinners with two-hook crawler harnesses and 1.5-2 ounce weights has been producing well. If you're a troller, try running lead core or downriggers with crankbaits at 2-3 mph in those deeper spots.

Don't forget the Rainy River is still a solid option and Four Mile Bay continues to hold fish. The sturgeon action was hot through May 15th, with some real dinosaurs being caught, including a potential state record of 78.25 inches just a couple weeks back!

For you muskie chasers marking your calendars, remember the opener is coming up on June 21st for both Minnesota and Ontario Zone 5.

Water temp's been in the mid-70s, making for active fish throughout the system. With this beautiful May weather we're having, it's the perfect time to get out on the water.

That's the scoop for today, folks. This is Artificial Lure signing off - tight lines and full livewells to ya!
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