• Lake of the Woods Fishing Report Sept 1

    As summer draws to a close, we've got plenty of great fishing left. Walleye fishing has picked up and our guides are catching good numbers of nice keepers.  [...]

  • Lake of the Woods Fishing Report July 10

    The bite has been great with good limits and big fish. Our guides have been targeting fish on the north end of the lake, catching the most fish [...]

  • Sportsman’s Lodge Awards Big Cash and Prizes at 17th Annual Sturgeon Tournament

    Baudette, MN (May 7, 2023)-  Sportsman’s Lodge hosted their 17th Annual Sturgeon Tournament May 5th & 6th, 2023. This annual tradition on the Rainy River was the biggest [...]

  • Open Water Fishing for Sturgeon and Walleye is a Bucket List Item!

    The advantage of fishing with small boats on the Rainy River Open-water fishing in the Spring is a favorite time of year for many anglers. The ice is [...]

  • Lake of the Woods Fishing Report March

    The bite is HOT right now! And we still have some openings available. We're catching a lot of walleye and sauger as well as jumbo perch and giant pike.

  • Lake of the Woods Fishing Report February 23rd

    As March is just around the corner, the ice conditions are looking good. With the forecast showing cold temps in the next week, we’re expecting the ice will [...]

  • Lake of the Woods Fishing Report February 16th

    Fish are holding close to the bottom and having your lure 3-6 inches off the bottom has been the best tactic. Dead stick with a live minnow is [...]

  • Lake of the Woods Fishing Report February 9th

    Ice conditions are good at around 28"-32" thick. We constantly monitor the conditions for safety. We're catching fish in around 28-30 feet of water. We're getting a good [...]

  • Lake of the Woods Fishing Report February 1

    The temperatures have dropped but the bite is on fire at Sportsmans Lodge. If you have been thinking about fishing Lake of the Woods, NOW would be a [...]

  • Lake of the Woods Fishing Report January 26

    We’re still in about 30 feet of water and putting good numbers in the buckets. We’re also picking up some fat perch. Switching to insect-imitation plastics are a [...]

  • Lake of the Woods Fishing Report 1/18

    The bite is not super hot, but we're still pulling fish through the holes! Fishing around the 30-foot mark has been producing the best bite. Fat head minnows [...]

  • Lake of the Woods Fishing Report 1/11

    The bite has been tough, but you can still catch fish by mixing up tactics. We're fishing 30 ft, live fat heads, stay close to the bottom and [...]

  • Lake of the Woods Fishing Report 1/4

    Lake of the Woods Fishing Report from Sportsmans Lodge January 4

  • Lake of the Woods Fishing Report 12/28

    The bombers are out in full force! We're catching fish at Sportsman's Lodge on Lake of the Woods. 27-30 feet of water has been producing with the best [...]

  • Lake of the Woods Fishing Report 12/22

    The bite is a little softer this week due to changing weather systems. Dead sticking has proven to be the best this week using a plain hooks with [...]

  • Winter Sports Shows are an Experience not to be Missed!

    There’s something special about an outdoor sports show. A certain energy exists at an event that offers so many things under one roof — resorts and destinations, new [...]

  • Sportsman’s Lodge – New Ownership, Same Values

    We are excited to announce the new owners of The Sportsman’s Lodge, Villas, and Campground – an awardwinning collection of Lake of the Woods properties are Minnesota native [...]