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Fishing Report (February 2, 2012)
Lake of the Woods Ice Fishing Report Video 2-2-12
In this addition of the Wigwam Fishing Report video, the Wigwam Fisherman and Troy Huntley explore Adrian's Road in the 34 foot range about 9.5 - 10 miles out from Pine Island. The fish that we're catching are not in great numbers, but bigger fish! Throughout this day (7 hours of fishing) we caught and released over 50 fish, 4 in the slot (big Walleye was 26-1/2")...not to shabby, not to shabby at all. The Pink Charmer (Tom's Tackle), the (Pink/Gold) Hot Tamale and the (White/Gold) Fish Call (JR's Tackle) have been very productive this season, and should be a must have in every tackle box coming to Lake of the Woods. Thanks again for watching...Happy Fishing and God Bless!
Fishing Report (January 27, 2012)
Lake of the Woods Ice Fishing Report Video 1-27-12
In this addition of the Wigwam Fishing Report Video, the Wigwam Fisherman, Wiggles and a couple of Wiggles' buddies get 4 hours of fishing on this overcast, windy and cold January day. We were fishing in 33 feet of water in one of the Wigwam Ice Houses in the big bowl about 8 miles past Pine Island. Not to many Walleyes on this quick excursion, but plenty of Saugers and one jumbo Perch! Fishing was a little slow for most of the afternoon, but like we say in the video, it only takes 30 minutes to make a great day of fishing, and we got it! Thank you all for paying attention and we hope you get some great information from the video, to ensure you have the right equipment for your next amazing adventure on Lake of the Woods, the World's Best Hard Water Fishery! Happy Fishing and God Bless!
Fishing Report (January 20, 2012)
Lake of the Woods Ice Fishing Report Video 1-20-12
In this addition of the Wigwam Fishing Report, Wiggles and the Wigwam Fisherman journey across the big body of water for a day of fishing with our buddy Joe Cooper from the Red Fox Ice Fishing Company out of Minnesota's Northwest Angle. The fishing was fantastic and we caught and released well over 100 fish in 7 hours of fishing. The Wigwam has just moved the house a bit deeper in that ever lasting chase to keep up with the fish, and Wiggles has said that the current depths that we're fishing are holding just as many or even more Walleye than up north. We are currently fishing in 32 - 34' of water. Enjoy and let the games begin! Happy Fishing and God Bless!
Special Ice Conditions "from the sky" (January 15, 2012)
Lake of the Woods Ice Conditions "from the sky..." 1-15-12
Tyler "The Crop Duster" Ness gives the Wigwam Fisherman a ride over the lake for a, from the sky look of the lake ice conditions across Lake of the Woods. This one's for everyone wanting to come to visit our tremendous fishery for the rest of the winter...the houses are out, people are catching fish, and also, having a heck of great time participating in the fabulous fishing all across the lake. Happy Fishing and God Bless!
Daily Fishing Report (January 12, 2012)
Lake of the Woods Ice Fishing Report Video 1-12-12
In this addition of the Wigwam Fishing Report Video, the Wigwam Fisherman gets the pleasure of testing out of few new lures from JR's Tackle with the boys from JR's (Joel, Lance & Ed). Even with the huge change in temperature (40 degrees to 6 degrees) in 12 hours. The fish were still active and biting with authority. We fished in 29 & 32 feet of water west of the Big Pine on Pine Island, which is about 3 miles out from Pine. The hot lure on the day was the "Hot Tamale" (Pink/Glitter Glow Gold) with a live or frozen Shiner, either worked with similar success. I just wanted to thank everyone once again for paying attention to this report, and hopefully it will give you the success you're looking for while fishing on the World's Best Hard Water Fishery, Lake of the Woods. Happy Fishing and God Bless!
P.S. - If you'd like to submit a name for JR's "New Lure", please send all your submissions to the Wigwam Resort, Attention JR's New Lure, at wigwam@wiktel.com.
Daily Fishing Report (January 6, 2012)
Lake of the Woods Ice Fishing Report Video 1-6-12
In this addition of the Wigwam Fishing Report, the Wigwam Fisherman gets the day to experience both 30' afternoon fishing and 17' evening fishing, both pass the test! The pinks and golds have been the best producers out on the big body of water this early ice fishing season. Some days it's the dead stick, some days it's all about the jig...let's let you decide for yourself. Come join in on all the fun we're having this winter on the World's Best Hard Water Fishery, Lake of the Woods! Happy New Year, Happy Fishing and God Bless!
Daily Fishing Report (December 30, 2011)
Lake of the Woods Ice Fishing Report Video 12-30-11
In this addition of the Wigwam Fishing Report, the Wigwam Fisherman gest the opportunity for a 4 hour mid morning and early afternoon fishing trip out to one of the Wigwam's freshly drilled houses and tests the mid day bite. There is most definitely a lull in the action during these hours on Lake of the Woods, but we still managed to pick up a few Saugers for dinner. The bite has been fantastic for the past few weeks and we only anticipate that to continue into the new year. Pink and Gold are always great lures, but I have heard great success is being obtained by the plain red hook with a live chubb. For me when jigging on this day the frozen Shiners were the ticket! Happy Fishing and God Bless!
Daily Fishing Report (December 25, 2011)
Lake of the Woods Ice Fishing Report Video 12-25-11
The Wigwam Fisherman and the Wigwam crew get one final day on the hard water before the Christmas holiday consumed us. We fished deeper than we had before this season in 29 feet of water and the fish are everywhere! Not only are we getting some bigger Walleyes out deep, but I also heard that in 14 feet of water out of Lighthouse Gap in the evenings it has been on FIRE!!!! The pink Charmer from Tom's Tackle is cleaning up, not only with us, but also with most of our guests...it simply works. Merry Christmas from myself and the rest of the crew at the Wigwam Resort...Happy Fishing and God Bless!
Daily Fishing Report (December 19, 2011)
Lake of the Woods Ice Fishing Report Video 12-19-11
The Wigwam Fisherman takes you on another Lake of the Woods adventure on the World's Best Hard Water Fishery in this addition of the Wigwam Fishing Repot. The Sauger bite is indescribable and out of this world at this particular moment in our history, and just plain old fun! The fish are still crusing in 18 - 23 feet of water from Morris to Lighthouse Gaps. Our buddies with a few other resorts in the area have started to move out just a tad bit deeper in 25 -27 feet and finding some more Walleyes, but not in the concentration that we're finding the Saugers currently. Also the people that are moving out deeper are fighting some bad spots in the ice and you must only proceed with caution when traveling to far off Pine Island. Happy Fishing and be safe...God Bless.
Daily Fishing Report (December 15, 2011)
Lake of the Woods Ice Fishing Report Video 12-15-11
The Wigwam Fisherman gets a day off and gives you the first hand report on the World's Best Hard Water Fishery, Lake of the Woods. The fish are holding steady all the way from Morris Gap to Lighthouse Gap all along the lake side of Pine Island in 23 - 18 feet of water. The morning and evening bites have most definitely been the best, and in my personal opinion the evening bite is untouchable! Happy Fishing to all, and to all a good day!
Daily Fishing Report (December 11, 2011)
Lake of the Woods Ice Fishing Report Video 12-11-11
Welcome Back to Lake of the Woods and right now the Worlds Best Hard Water Fishery! The Wigwam Fisherman will be your host and introduce you to the beginning of the 2011-2012 Ice Fishing Season on the Walleye Capital of the World. The fish are snapping right now in 18 - 21 feet of water off of Pine Island. There is still some iffy spots out on the big lake, with respects to the ice, so we don't recommend going any further than 21 feet of water for the next few days. Also in this video I get the opportunity to go to Tom's Tackle and show you an assortment of ice fishing lures that they will be caring this season. We look forward to seeing each of you up here this season, it should be unbelievable! Happy Fishing and be safe...God Bless!
Daily Fishing Report (December 5, 2011)
There is 6 inches of ice in the bay and about 3 inches on the big body of water just off of Pine Island. There have been many people spear fishing the Northern Pike in the bay right off Morris Point entering Bostic Creek and having tremendous success. We are going to start staging our houses in 2 days on the 7th (Wed.) and we plan to start fishing our guests in the Wigwam Ice Houses on Friday the 9th. We are looking forward to another fantastic winter of ice fishing on the Worlds Best Hard Water Fishery, Lake of the Woods. As soon as we can get out there, you'll be seeing what bait to use and the hot lures in on our Video Fishing Reports, so be sure to check them out. Don't be the one hearing about it second hand, get up here and let the Wigwam show you why fishing on our frozen wonderland is second to none! Happy Fishing to all, and to all a good day.
Daily Fishing Report (November 19, 2011)
I'm sorry, but no video today, but we've been getting phone call after phone call and they want the report, so here it is. Tom was just out on the lake yesterday and the surface water temp is down to 31.5 Degrees...Ice is right around the corner! The Walleyes are still being caught in great numbers out from Lighthouse and Morris Gaps, if you'd like to fish the lake. The Rainy River is starting to produce some awesome looking Walleyes...the word on the street is that right across from Sportsmans and Ballards right along the weedbed bordering the US/Canadian Line in the river the Walleyes are snapping right now. The depth of the Walleyes will change with the day, but just make sure to have your sonar on and scan the area to find the arcs...then drop the hook and jig away! Happy Fishing and see you all on the hard water!
Daily Fishing Report (October 31, 2011)
Lake of the Woods and Rainy River Fishing Report Video 10-31-11
In this video you'll get the opportunity to be "in the boat" with the Harry Holmberg Group and Tom and Barb Miller as they set the hook, and boat over 300 fish in 2 days on the Walleye Capital of the World! Sorry for its length, but it was just that good I couldn't leave it out...Enjoy. There must also go a "BIG WIGWAM THANK YOU" to all the participants...this one's for you. Lake of the Woods baby, Lake of the Woods...Jumbo Perch, Saugers and Walleye! The Rainy River bite doesn't seem to be there but in the evenings between 5 PM - 7 PM...Lake of the Woods is ON FIRE!
Daily Fishing Report (October 24, 2011)
Lake of the Woods and Rainy River Fishing Report Video 10-24-11
The Wigwam Fisherman and the Will Dekkers Group had fantastic day of Walleye Fishing on the Walleye Capital of the World this fine October day. The Rainy River is just starting to produce some nice looking Walleyes, but on this Saturday there were over 500 boats fishing those fabulous waters, so we decided to head up north and fish North Bridges Reef. With calm winds the 22 mile run was a breeze. The Walleye, Perch and Sauger fishing in 29' of water was on FIRE, and the jigs of the day were the Northland Tackle Buckshots (Gold and Silver), that's right, ICE FISHING LURES!
Right now, if you wanted to fish the river you'd be happy with your results. Right now if you wanted to fish the Gaps you'd be happy with your results, and if you wanted to fish the rocks you'd be really happy with your results, just as we were. Our tremendous fishery is in prime form and ready for more anglers...Happy Fishing!
Daily Fishing Report (October 17, 2011)
Lake of the Woods and Rainy River Fishing Report Video 10-17-11
The Walleyes still aren't in the river the way we'd like to see them, but it's still a bit warm. With this cold weather rolling through our area right now, this should start the last of the Shiners to run, which will bring those Walleyes that are packing up just outside the Gaps (Morris & Lighthouse). There are still some Walleyes to be had in the Rainy though...Wheelers Point, Wabanica (The Church), Winter Road River and the Baudette Airport, or at least that's where the Wigwam Fisherman and Jody nabbed a few this past weekend while fishing the Chili Bowl Fishing Contest at Borderview. It's only a matter of time till the river bite is on in full force, we'll keep you updated.
Happy Fishing to all, and to all a good day!
Daily Fishing Report (October 14, 2011)
I'm sorry, but no video today, but we've been getting phone call after phone call and they want the report, so here it is. Once again, the Shiners have made their initial run into the river and plenty of the local bait shops are stocking up on Shiners. When you get up here look at Log Cabin, Border Bait and Adrian's for the frozen Shiners, each has plenty. The Walleyes still haven't entered the Rainy River in the fabulous quantity like we'd like to see, but that could all change here in the next few days with the cold weather that's moving through our majestic playground. Some of the locals have found some Walleyes just yesterday up by the airport, which is about 11 miles up the Rainy River from Wheelers Point. If they're up by the airport, there's a great chance they're in Four Mile Bay and also the mouth of the Rainy River at Wheelers Point. Kevin "Tall Tale" Olmstead is heading into the Rainy River today to see if he can find a few fabulous tasting Walleyes for our guests. The wind has blown the past few days heavy from the North/Northwest, which has forced many just to fish the Rainy and not the big body of water (Lake of the Woods). The few that have been able to get out just out from Lighthouse and Morris Gaps have still been having the success that was shown in the last report (10-5-11). The water surface temp is just under 52 Degrees (it's dropping), but we would still like to see that come down just a tad...maybe 48 Degrees please! Have fun, dress warm and as always, Happy Fishing!
Daily Fishing Report (October 5, 2011)
YouTube - Lake of the Woods Fishing Report Video 10-5-11
The Wigwam Fisherman and a few lucky souls experienced some unbelievable fishing on Lake of the Woods this early October Walleye fishing season. Gold and frozen Shiners were the "Golden Ticket" on these 3 days of fishing. Special thank you to the all that participated...it was few days to remember. Oh yeah, the Perch were fantastic too!
Daily Fishing Report (September 28, 2011)
I'm sorry, but no video today, I should be getting out there this Satuday and Sunday and hope to have a new video up shortly after that. Kevin "Tall Tale" Olmstead has been out there the past few days and has found many fish in the 20 - 28 foot range (depending on which way the wind is blowing), just up the U.S./Canadian Line. The Walleyes are pounding the blue/white jigs with frozen Shiners...we love to see that! The Shiners have made their initial run into the river and plenty of the local bait shops are licking their lips this fall at the chance to stock up on those fantastic Shiners. Log Cabin, Border Bait and Adrian's all have the frozen Shiners that you're looking for. The Walleyes still haven't entered the Rainy River in the fabulous quantity we'd like to see, but I believe that will change here within the next few weeks. The water surface temp is just under 60 Degrees and we need that to come down just a tad to get the Shiners really moving...then here come the Walleyes and the fishermen! Bring it on!!!!
Daily Fishing Report (September 9, 2011)
YouTube - Lake of the Woods Fishing Report Video 9-9-11
The Wigwam Fisherman and his crew from Illinois and Wisconsin get Jiggy on Lake of the Woods in this addition of the Wigwam Fishing Report Video. The west side of the rocks all up and down the US/Canadian line is holding plenty of fish in 32 - 33 feet of water. Blue/White and Pink/Gold jigs with frozen Shiners and Crawlers were the most effective colors and combo that we threw at them.
Daily Fishing Report (September 4, 2011)
YouTube - Lake of the Woods Fishing Report Video 9-4-11
In this addition of the Wigwam Fishing Report Video the Wigwam Fisherman is out pulling plugs and dropping the anchor with the Reeds from the Twin Cities area. The Walleyes are still being caught with great success with the down riggers, but the jig bite is right around the corner!
Daily Fishing Report (August 16, 2011)
YouTube - Lake of the Woods Fishing Report Video 8-16-11
In this addition of the Wigwam Fishing Report Video, the Wigwam Fisherman gets the opportunity of fishing with two different crews on two different days on Lake of the Woods. The spinners and downrigging have been very effective on the big body of water, but downrigging has been king. On Monday Tom "Bawana" Briggs put the Fretiger group from Minneapolis and the Virginia Minnesota areas respectively on a great jig bite, which I believe might be here for the rest of the summer and into the fall. I love it...the jig is back on Lake of the Woods! Happy fishing to all, and to all a good day!
Daily Fishing Report (July 30, 2011)
YouTube - Lake of the Woods Fishing Report Video 7-30-11
The Wigwam Fisherman headed over to the west side of Lake of the Woods and took a few friends out from Rocky Point and fished Archie's Reef in this addition of the Wigwam Fishing Report. Spinners and crawlers are still the hot ticket if you're interested in bait fishing, otherwise the down-riggers are being used effectively right now out in the Big Bowl and around the edges of the reef structures. We're still slamming the Walleyes up north at Little Oak Island and the Garden Island area. Happy fishing to all, and to all a good day!
Daily Fishing Report (July 18, 2011)
YouTube - Lake of the Woods Fishing Report Video 7-18-11
Once again the spinners were out in action and gold was the magic color as it usually is on Lake of the Woods. The Wigwam Fisherman, Wiggles and the Pachke's from South Dakota got to experience the best of spinner fishing first hand in this addition of the Wigwam Fishing Report Video. Wiggles found the Walleyes in the sand and just off the edge of the rocks all around Little Oak Island this fine northern Minnesota day. This wasn't the only location the Walleyes were being found though. We heard great reports from around Garden Island and Bridges Reefs also. We anticipate for this to continue into the upcoming week...Happy Fishing!
Daily Fishing Report (July 11, 2011)
YouTube - Lake of the Woods Fishing Report Video 7-11-11
Spinners were the ticket again in this addition of the Wigwam Fishing Report Video. The Wigwam Fisherman and Jody went out and drifted in 27 feet of water out of Morris Gap west of the Big Pine and whacked the Walleyes. White glow spinners and gold spinners with Crawlers was Jody's magic receipt for the Walleyes and she was right on. Our guides and guests are also picking up some good eating Walleyes drifting spinners in 5 to 15 feet of water out of Lighthouse Gap...Happy Fishing!
Daily Fishing Report (July 1, 2011)
YouTube - Lake of the Woods Fishing Report Video 7-1-11
With the high winds out of the South to Southeast pulling spinners with frozen Shiners and crawlers was the ticket this fine day on Lake of the Woods. Wiggles guides the way in great fashion as this addition of the Wigwam Fishing Report will show. For everyone looking forward to this weekend we should have fabulous weather for the 4th of July that many are looking for...Happy Fishing!
Daily Fishing Report (June 27, 2011)
YouTube - Lake of the Woods Fishing Report Video 6-27-11
We had another fantastic weekend of Walleye fishing on Lake of the Woods. We caught them big and small, but caught them none the less. The common theme was Pink and Gold with a leech as bait. Anchored while jigging yeilded the most fish. Special thanks to Karen, Johnny and Captain Pete Hoogs for sharing thier days fishing with the Wigwam Fisherman. Fun was had by all, even through the slow periods of the day, which weren't to many. Thanks to everyone that makes it all possible...Happy Fishing!
Daily Fishing Report (June 19, 2011)
YouTube - Lake of the Woods Fishing Report Video 6-19-11
Happy Fathers Day Weekend to all! We had some fantastic fishing this weekend and Monster Walleyes were found in great abundance (16 Walleyes over 24 inches), and that's what we love to see. The Wigwam Fisherman and the Robertson's found the Monster Walleyes in 31' of water out from Zipple Bay on the south shore of Lake of the Woods. Our tremendous body of water proved to us once again why it's called the Walleye Capital of the World! We are so lucky and truly blessed to have Lake of the Woods in our backyard. Happy Fishing!
Daily Fishing Report (June 8, 2011)
YouTube - Lake of the Woods Fishing Report Video 6-8-11
With the muddy water conditions in the "Big Bowl" we've had to head north to find clean water. Despite the having to burn some extra fuel the fishing has been worth the drive. Just north of Garden Island in 22 - 16 feet of water on the sandy bottoms the Walleyes have been piling up in massive numbers, which has made for some easy pickings. We found that the white glow spinners and plain orange spinners were having the most success with crawlers and live chubs, I personally lean towards the crawlers though. For the next few days I think that anyone in a smaller boat might be confined to Morris Point Gap and Lighthouse Gap only fishing in clean water. We wish everyone the best of luck...Happy Fishing!
Daily Fishing Report (May 31, 2011)
YouTube - Lake of the Woods Fishing Report Video 5-31-11
Welcome to another addition of the Wigwam Fishing Report, complements of the Wigwam Fisherman, Tyler "The Crop Duster" Ness and Tyler's father, Mr. Steve Ness. The Walleyes are snapping on Lake of the Woods and our tremendous fishery is living up to it's name as the Walleye Capital of the World. Jigging with frozen shiners, and drifting or trolling with spinners and crawlers have been very effective over the Memorial Day Weekend.
Daily Fishing Report (May 24, 2011)
YouTube - Lake of the Woods Fishing Report Video 5-24-11
Spinners and crawlers have been used just as effectivly as the jig and shiner in this early Lake of the Woods Walleye season. Be ready to change techniqes at the drop of the hat, if one isn't working, be prepared to throw the other at them. The wind has blown from the North the past few days so keep the lake side of Pine Island, the Zipple Bay area, and Long Point on your radar...Happy Fishing!
Daily Fishing Report (May 16, 2011)
YouTube - Lake of the Woods Fishing Report Video 5-16-11
Walleyes are back on the menu! The start to the 2011 Walleye fishing season on Lake of the Woods has been fantastic and we all should be wearing shades, because the summer looks bright at the Walleye Capital of the World! The Walleyes are being caught in the Rainy River, Four Mile Bay and Lake of the Woods (Lighthouse and Morris Gaps). Don't miss out!
Daily Fishing Report (April 1, 2011)
YouTube - Fishing Report Video for Lake of the Woods - Rainy River 4-1-11
The Wigwam Fisherman shows the Rainy River conditions and also gets to do some ice fishing on Lake of the Woods in this addition of the Wigwam Fishing Report. The Rainy River is almost open to Clementson and the fishing is most definitely better on the river in the boat than it is right now on the ice. Walleyes are being caught with more consistency in the Rainy at this time.
Daily Fishing Report (March 26, 2011)
YouTube - Lake of the Woods - Rainy River Fishing Report Video 3-26-11
The Wigwam Ice Fishing season is done, but we have plenty of ice for ice fishing for the next few weeks. We're looking towards the Rainy River spring Walleye and Sturgeon Fishing...it's right around the corner and we're absolutly pumped!
Daily Fishing Report (March 22, 2011)
YouTube - Lake of the Woods - Rainy River Fishing Video Report 3-22-11
The Ice Fishing season will continue for at least a few more weeks and the Rainy River will be open in Birchdale within the next week or so...bring it on!
Daily Fishing Report (March 15, 2011)
YouTube - Lake of the Woods Ice Fishing Report Video 3-15-11
The bite up north is still better than the mud, but the Gaps are picking up some nice Walleye in 14-18 feet of water from 3 -7 PM nightly.
Daily Fishing Report (March 9, 2011)
YouTube - Lake of the Woods Ice Fishing Report Video 3-9-11
The bugs are hatching in the mud, which is causing a little bit slower bite than usual.
Daily Fishing Report (March 4, 2011)
YouTube - Lake of the Woods Ice Fishing Video 3-4-11
It's all about the kids...
Daily Fishing Report (February 27, 2011)
YouTube - Lake of the Woods Ice Fishing Report Video 2-27-11
Fishing was a little slower than we wanted, but there still catching fish in the rubble, and everyday is a new day!
Daily Fishing Report (February 22, 2011) |
