Our Guides are sharing time on the lake in both Big and Little Traverse Bays Our Guides are sharing time on the lake in both …

We are seeing more schools of Shiner minnows around the Lighthouse Gap and in the river As the anchor and jig bite gets going, we …

We are excited to see some shiner activity the last couple of weeks We are excited to see some shiner activity the last couple of …

We continue with the majority of our time using spinners We continue with the majority of our time using spinners.  Bright colors are still best.  …

Spinner fishing has been going strong all summer Spinner fishing has been going strong all summer.  We have been able to fish while drifting or …

Our Walleye Master Guides continue to work both Big and Little Traverse while mostly drifting with spinners and crawlers Our Walleye Master Guides continue to …

The bait fishing remains strong, mostly drifting with spinners We have been in a consistent pattern for the last couple weeks.  The bait fishing remains …

The bug hatches seem to be over with Our Walleye Master Guides continue to work all areas of the lake.  The bug hatches seem to …

Orange and Yellow still seem to be the preferred colors BORDER VIEW LODGE LAKE OF THE WOODS ORIGINAL WEEKLY FISHING REPORT July 25, 2021 This …

We continue to work Big Traverse Bay with crawler harnesses drifting mostly in the 30-31 foot of water range.  We have mixed it up some, …

Great week of fishing leading up to Independence Day Great week of fishing leading up to Independence Day. We had a few scorching hot days …

Warmer temps and light wind have warmed up the water column quickly So much going on.  Warmer temps and light wind have warmed up the …

If you like wind, there has been plenty of it If you like wind, there has been plenty of it. Our boats have moved mainly …

Lake of the Woods, Frenemy=wind Lake of the Woods, Frenemy=wind.  Some days the wind is all that matters, we have had wind in different forms …

We’ve been working Little Traverse Bay all week with good results We’ve been working Little Traverse Bay all week with good results. Floating with jigs …

We continue to work different areas across the lake.  We have anchored and jigged on the South Shore and East Border of Big Traverse Bay.  …

Anchored and jigging with a minnow is the best approach right now Anchored and jigging with a minnow is the best approach right now.  Some …

Great Times Ahead! Opening weekend is always fantastic. Great Times Ahead!  Opening weekend is always fantastic.  We are super excited to get the season going.  We …

Sturgeon fishing has been going good and steady with a bunch of big ones being caught up and down the Rainy River. Sturgeon fishing has …

The Rainy River ice has melted and the Wheeler’s Point access is open!  It seems like it’s too early yet, but here it is!  We’ve …

The Rainy River has opened up past Baudette and should be opening up in front of us today or tomorrow The Rainy River has opened …

We’ve got all of our houses off the ice and put away until winter comes again Well, we’ve got all of our houses off the …

The weather is the big topic of discussion, which it normally always is for Anglers The weather is the big topic of discussion, which it …

The deep cold weather from the previous weeks made the water column temperature drop significantly from the top of the lake all the way to …

We continue to be across the lake beyond the 20-mile mark We continue to be across the lake beyond the 20-mile mark.  35 feet of …

We are within sight of Garden Island as we continue northward We are within sight of Garden Island as we continue northward. This last week …

We continue to head north and are currently at approximately the 15-mile mark past Pine Island on to Big Traverse Bay in 32-35 feet of …

We are out past the 15-mile mark from Pine Island on to Big Traverse Bay We are out past the 15-mile mark from Pine Island …

We are out past the 12-mile mark from Pine Island on to Big Traverse Bay. We are out past the 12-mile mark from Pine Island …

We are out past the 10-mile mark from Pine Island on to Big Traverse Bay We are out past the 10-mile mark from Pine Island …

It has been an excellent week of fishing It has been an excellent week of fishing.  We are currently 7 miles past Pine Island in …

It is 2021 and we are off to an awesome start! LAKE OF THE WOODS ORIGINAL WEEKLY FISHING REPORT January 3, 2021   It is …

Nothing like an 88 year old catching a monster Walleye! BORDER VIEW LODGE LAKE OF THE WOODS ORIGINAL WEEKLY FISHING REPORT December 28, 2020   …

We are off to a great start! BORDER VIEW LODGE LAKE OF THE WOODS ORIGINAL WEEKLY FISHING REPORT December 20, 2020   We are off …

We will be providing daily updates on Facebook until we get on the ice. BORDER VIEW LODGE LAKE OF THE WOODS ORIGINAL WEEKLY FISHING REPORT …

Getting Ready For Winter BORDER VIEW LODGE LAKE OF THE WOODS ORIGINAL WEEKLY FISHING REPORT November 30, 2020   Progress on the ice is moving …

November 1 and we continue on with projects for this winter! LAKE OF THE WOODS ORIGINAL WEEKLY FISHING REPORT November 1, 2020   November 1 …

The best bite is still just outside the Lighthouse Gap BORDER VIEW LODGE LAKE OF THE WOODS ORIGINAL WEEKLY FISHING REPORT October 25, 2020   …

The river conditions keep improving The river conditions keep improving.  Colder temperatures certainly make a difference.  There is still a strong bite outside the Lighthouse …

The river is improving every day BORDER VIEW LODGE LAKE OF THE WOODS ORIGINAL WEEKLY FISHING REPORT October 11, 2020   Wholly cow, time is …

Our catches keep coming! LAKE OF THE WOODS ORIGINAL WEEKLY FISHING REPORT September 27, 2020   Our catches keep coming!  Fall is here, we have …

The Minnesota Tournament Trail wrapped up another great year! The Minnesota Tournament Trail wrapped up another great year!  It was extremely competitive this year with …

Big lake, Big Walleye, Great Days! LAKE OF THE WOODS ORIGINAL WEEKLY FISHING REPORT September 13, 2020   Big lake, Big Walleye, Great Days!  The …

Fishing continues to be successful LAKE OF THE WOODS ORIGINAL WEEKLY FISHING REPORT September 6, 2020   Fall is near, we are seeing the migrating …

Our Walleye Master Guides have mostly been drifting spinners More great fishing!  The majority of the work this past week was in Little Traverse Bay.  …

More great fishing! More great fishing!  We continue to be working both Big and Little Traverse Bays.  Each day creates a decision made based on …

Good Fishing, but too much wind this past week! BORDER VIEW LODGE LAKE OF THE WOODS ORIGINAL WEEKLY FISHING REPORT August 16, 2020   Good …

Another week of drifting with spinners and another week of great catches! BORDER VIEW LODGE LAKE OF THE WOODS ORIGINAL WEEKLY FISHING REPORT August 9, …

Crayfish matter! BORDER VIEW LODGE LAKE OF THE WOODS ORIGINAL WEEKLY FISHING REPORT August 2, 2020   Crayfish matter!  We are still having a great …

So many big Walleye! So many big Walleye!  The action continues to be great, and nothing beats a fresh Walleye dinner with a 2nd day …

Angling continues on the North side of the lake! We have had more great action this past week.  Angling continues on the North side of …

The Minnesota Tournament Trail just finished up 2, one day photo and release contests with great results. BORDER VIEW LODGE LAKE OF THE WOODS ORIGINAL …

It is amazing to say, sliced ham and Miller Lite are hard to get, say it isn’t so Bob Uecker! BORDER VIEW LODGE LAKE OF …

Here comes the 4th of July! BORDER VIEW LODGE LAKE OF THE WOODS ORIGINAL WEEKLY FISHING REPORT June 28, 2020   Here comes the 4th …

Another great week of memories! BORDER VIEW LODGE LAKE OF THE WOODS ORIGINAL WEEKLY FISHING REPORT June 22, 2020   Another great week of memories!  …

Minnows, leeches, night crawlers oh my! BORDER VIEW LODGE LAKE OF THE WOODS ORIGINAL WEEKLY FISHING REPORT June 14, 2020 Minnows, leeches, night crawlers oh …

Our Walleye Master Guides have been going at it hard this past week Great action continues!  Our Walleye Master Guides have been going at it …

Fishing action remains hot! LAKE OF THE WOODS ORIGINAL WEEKLY FISHING REPORT May 24, 2020 Fishing action remains hot!  Many Anglers are working different locations …

There has been some great fishing success and great weather this past week! LAKE OF THE WOODS ORIGINAL WEEKLY FISHING REPORT May 17, 2020   …

Great Opening Weekend! LAKE OF THE WOODS ORIGINAL WEEKLY FISHING REPORT May 10, 2020 It will be known as the Great Opening Weekend that almost …

We have been open for cabin rental for over a week now May 3 2020 We have been open for cabin rental for over a …

Great News Great news, we are getting back towards normal, we have a long way to go, but a start is a start.  Of course, …

April 18th 2020 It is good to see things may be loosening up some!  Currently we are mostly affected by the Shelter in Place order …

The river is opening up We continue to thaw from winter.  The river is opening up, although all the accesses are closed.  It appears the …

We are continuing with a business as usual approach Not much for actual fishing information to report on this week.  It is out of the …

We continue to trek after the Walleye! We continue to trek after the Walleye.  The forecast is looking like we should be good to go …

BORDER VIEW LODGE LAKE OF THE WOODS ORIGINAL WEEKLY FISHING REPORT March 8, 2020 The quality fishing continues, the forecast looks like we should have …

March is a great time to come up and fish. BORDER VIEW LODGE LAKE OF THE WOODS ORIGINAL WEEKLY FISHING REPORT March 2, 2020 Ice …

We’ve got a good bite going on!   LAKE OF THE WOODS ORIGINAL WEEKLY FISHING REPORT February 23, 2020 We have ended the week with …

HEADING NORTH AND CATCHING FISH This past week we had some high winds accompanied by frigid temperatures.  It will remain colder in the beginning of …

ICE CONDITIONS ARE GOOD This past week’s temps were colder than we expected, dipping in to 20 below for most of the week.  We are …

WE HAVE HAD GUESTS CATCH AND RELEASE SOME BIGGER WALLEYE THIS PAST WEEK This past week’s temps were colder than we expected, dipping in to …

LAKE OF THE WOODS ORIGINAL WEEKLY FISHING REPORT! We have had guests catch and release some bigger Walleye this past week We have had guests …

WE’VE BEEN ON THE MOVE NORTH The temperatures have leveled off this week, resulting in a better bite! We’ve seen increased activity in the bigger …

MIXED BAGS HAVE BEEN THE COMMON THEME Mixed bags have been the common theme. The bite has been somewhat in spurts, those aggressively working the …