Ice Fishing Lake of the Woods

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Lake of the Woods is a paradise for ice anglers and one of America's top walleye waters!

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But that's not all you can hook up to on LOTW! The lake also holds plenty of northern pike, crappie, perch, lake trout, whitefish, and sauger.

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Some of the lake's best fishing areas include the big Southern bays, the Northwest angle, the Eastern islands, and the Rainy River.

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The ice fishing season on LOTW typically starts in early December and ends in late March or early April.

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Two of the best local tackle and bait shops near LOTW are Outdoors Again in Baudette and The Woods Outdoor/Sporting Goods in Warroad. 

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Ice fishing licenses can be bought online for both the Minnesota, Manitoba, and Ontario parts of the lake.

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On average, the ice thickness on LOTW is about 15 to 25 inches. ALWAYS check the latest ice and fishing reports for the lake before heading out!

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Get even more helpful tips and facts about ice fishing on Lake of the Woods via the link below!

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