Late Fall Walleye Blitz at Lake of the Woods - Artificial Lure's Fishing Report

Artificial Lure here, coming at you from Lake of the Woods on this crisp Monday morning, November 10th, 2025. Weather started clear and chilly overnight, with daytime highs expected around the mid-30s. There’s a light breeze from the northwest. No tide report for these inland waters, but sunrise hit at 7:11 a.m. and sunset is lined up for 4:43 p.m. Bit of a shorter window, so it’s best to make the most of these productive daylight hours. Water temps are cooling, settling into the upper 30s, and that’s got the big fall bite poppin’. According to Outdoor News, walleye action is holding strong in 15 to 25 feet of water. Pine Island to Morris Point Gap remains classic, and anglers working Zippel Bay, Long Point, and out to the Twin Islands are seeing consistent success. Fish are sliding deeper now. Vertical jigging is money—try gold or orange/chartreuse jigs, or the ever-reliable gold with pink or glow white. Pair these with frozen or live emerald shiners for best results. Some folks are still having luck slow-trolling crankbaits, especially the perch-pattern and firetiger colorways if you’re targeting aggressive late-season feeders. This past week, walleye have been rolling in solid numbers. Most are keepers in the 15-20 inch range, but there’s been some real slabs edging up past 25. Northern pike are biting too, especially along weedlines and outflow areas. Reports hint at some bonus jumbo perch—great for a fall fish fry. Smallmouth bass action has tapered with cooler temps, but you might find a few hanging tight to rocky drop-offs if you put in the time. Top baits right now: - **Frozen emerald shiners** for jigging walleye. - **Large golden shiner minnows** for pike. - **Crankbaits—perch or firetiger patterns** for aggressive fall walleye and occasional pike. - **Chartreuse or orange jigs**, 1/8 to 3/8 oz, depending on depth and wind. Hot spots: - **Pine Island to Morris Point Gap**: Still a staple for the late-season walleye run. - **Zippel Bay and Long Point**: Good numbers of keeper walleyes, with a shot at bigger girls moving deep. - Bonus mention: **Twin Islands**, especially for mixed bags and when winds kick up from the northwest. Angler pressure’s down but the bite’s been worth braving the cold. Dress warm, fish slow, and remember—with cooling water, finicky fish want that jig right in their face. Thanks for tuning in to Artificial Lure’s fishing report. Subscribe so you never miss all the tips, tricks, and local updates for Minnesota’s lakes. 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.