• Lake of the Woods Ice Fishing Report February 2025

  • Feb 8 2025
  • Durée: 3 min
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Lake of the Woods Ice Fishing Report February 2025

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  • Hello there, fellow anglers, this is Artificial Lure here to give you the latest fishing report for Lake of the Woods in Minnesota, as of February 8, 2025.

    First off, let's talk about the weather. It's a chilly day out there, with temperatures ranging from -1 to -16 degrees Celsius, which is perfect for ice fishing. We have light snow and overcast conditions, along with a moderate wind of about 14 km/h, so make sure to bundle up and secure your gear.

    Sunrise today is at 7:47 AM, and sunset will be at 5:19 PM, giving you a good window to get out on the ice. Since Lake of the Woods is a large, inland lake, we don't have to worry about tidal reports, but the stable ice conditions are ideal for our winter fishing adventures.

    The ice fishing on Lake of the Woods has been fantastic lately. Anglers have been reporting good success, particularly in areas 3.5 to 4 miles north of Pine Island. The fishing depth has been ranging from 26 to 29 feet, which is ideal for catching a variety of species like walleye, sauger, and yellow perch.

    For lures, flashing and rattling lures have been particularly effective. Colors like gold, pink, white, blue, and wonderbread patterns are getting a lot of attention from the fish. A combination of jigging rods paired with deadstick setups has been the most productive method, maximizing your chances of attracting fish.

    Recently, the harvest numbers have shown that walleye and sauger catches have been below the six-year average, but there's still plenty of fish to go around. Last winter saw approximately 75,000 pounds of walleye and 100,000 pounds of sauger harvested, along with 12,000 pounds of yellow perch.

    If you're looking for some hot spots, the area from Pine Island to Long Point has been teeming with active fish, especially in the 12-18 foot depth range. For deeper waters, the triangle from Long Point straight east to the US/Canadian Border, and up to Garden Island, is holding a significant number of big walleyes and sauger. Another hotspot is Monument Bay in the southwest section, which is great for crappies, especially in the deep basins 25 to 35 feet deep and fairly close to shore.

    In terms of bait, while artificial lures are doing well, live bait presentations can also be very effective. Jigs, minnowbaits, crankbaits, and even suspending jerkbaits are all good options to consider.

    So, grab your gear, dress warmly, and head out to Lake of the Woods. With the right lures and a bit of patience, you're bound to have a successful and enjoyable day on the ice. Happy angling
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