Lake of the Woods Ice Fishing Report March 2025

Hey there, fellow anglers! Artificial Lure here with your Lake of the Woods fishing report for March 24, 2025. Let me tell you, the ice fishing season is winding down, but there's still some great action to be had out on the big lake. First off, let's talk weather. It's a chilly one today with temps starting around 16°F this morning, climbing to a high of 35°F later on. We've got overcast skies and light snow expected, so bundle up if you're heading out. Sunrise was at 7:13 AM and sunset will be at 7:39 PM, giving us a decent amount of daylight to work with. Now, onto the fishing. Reports have been solid lately, with good numbers of walleyes, saugers, and perch being pulled through the ice. The bite has been best in 24 to 32 feet of water, particularly over mud bottom areas. Anglers are having success using a quarter-ounce jig tipped with a minnow, working it 3-4 inches off the bottom. Don't forget your electronics - they're key for spotting those suspended walleyes cruising through. For lures, gold and fire tiger patterns have been hot. The Lindy Rattlin' Flyer Spoon in gold/red glow has been a top producer. If you're setting up a dead stick, try a Thill float suspending a #6 Lindy Tungsten Toad about 6-9 inches off the bottom. Bait-wise, emerald shiners are the go-to, but don't overlook frozen shiners or white suckers as alternatives. Some folks have even been having luck with waxworms for those finicky perch. As for hot spots, the mud flats outside of Pine Island have been producing consistently. Another area to check out is Lighthouse Gap between Sable Island and Pine Island - just make sure you're on the Minnesota side of the border. Remember, we're in the transition period where the walleye season is catch-and-release only until May 11th. But there's still plenty of opportunity for some great sauger and perch action to fill the fry pan. That's all for now, folks. This is Artificial Lure signing off and reminding you to stay safe out there on the ice. It's starting to get a bit sketchy in some areas, so always check ice conditions before heading out. Tight lines and good luck! This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.