Lake of the Woods Fishing Report: Walleye, Sauger, and More in Late Fall Action

Good morning, folks. It’s Artificial Lure here with your Lake of the Woods fishing report for today, November 14, 2025. The sun’s coming up around 7:30 this morning, and it’ll set just after 5:00, so you’ve got a solid day ahead if you’re hitting the water. The weather’s been a bit of a rollercoaster—last weekend brought cold temps and snow, but we warmed up a touch this week, with highs in the upper 30s and a mix of sun and clouds. The water temperature is holding steady around 42 degrees, and there’s skim ice forming in some of the shallower bays, but the main lake is still open and fishable. Lake of the Woods is still seeing some great action, especially for walleye and sauger. The best bite is happening in 15 to 25 feet of water, particularly along the south shore and around traditional fall spots like Pine Island, Morris Point Gap, Zippel Bay, Long Point, and Twin Islands. Anglers are catching walleye and sauger consistently, with some reports of perch, northern pike, and even eelpout. The walleye are active, and there’s been a strong late-fall bite, with some anglers pulling in some real keepers. The guides have been busy getting ice shacks ready, and if you’re ice fishing, you’ll find the holes prepped and the furnaces cranked up for a cozy day on the ice. For lures, you’ll want to stick with what’s proven: jigging spoons, minnows, and soft plastics are working well. If you’re targeting walleye, try a jig tipped with a frozen emerald shiner or a soft plastic minnow. For perch, small jigs and wax worms are the go-to. If you’re after northern pike, a big spinnerbait or a flashy jig will get their attention. The guides are also recommending a 1/2-ounce Picasso Old School Dock Rocket or a 7-inch No Live Bait Needed K-Tail for those trophy walleye. If you’re looking for a couple of hot spots, focus on the south shore near Pine Island and the area around Zippel Bay. These spots have been producing some of the best action lately. And don’t forget to check out the Rainy River, where anglers have been catching some massive late-fall walleye. Thanks for tuning in, and don’t forget to subscribe for more updates. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai. Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1Pn This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.