​We're still OPEN & fishing up at the NW Angle!Fishing on the Minnesota side continues to be best early morning and from sundown to dusk. Work deeper edges of the break line in the morning and afternoon, moving up to the flats and points for an evening flurry. With low pressure coming for the weekend expect fishing to be excellent.

On the Ontario side, Crappie action was really good this past weekend in 30+ feet of water. Lots of fish over 14."
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Lake conditions have drastically improved as water making slush has receded below the ice or has frozen over in most areas. Caution should be used in areas of high current or between islands. 

Hard water fishing ends April 15th!

Sunset Lodge

Hello from the NW Angle!

Areas of slush on trails in Minnesota are refreezing overnight and are still in good condition if well-traveled.  Walleye action is getting better every day, with mornings and late evening being best.  Rippin’ raps and buckshots are enticing violent strikes; 18-22 ft of water is key. Big northern pike are hitting jiggin’ spoons and tip ups with large baits.

Anglers venturing into Canada continue to find schooled Crappies and big walleye deeper into 30+ feet. A slow presentation is most effective for catching crappies. 

Until next week,
​Sunset Lodge

Hello from the NW Angle!

Fishing is really starting to pick up, which usually means Spring is on the way!

Fishing on the Minnesota side has been best at first and last light, which can make for long days on the ice this time of year.  The Sauger bite has really picked up with a lot good sized eaters coming out of 21-25 ft. The most effective colors for both Walleye and Sauger have been Chartreuse, White, any Glow/lighted/UV (specifically red) and hammered gold. When fishing at depths less than 20 feet, keep an active presentation. Northerns tend to be most active in the early afternoon which is a good time to take a break from jigging and put out a tip-up.
 
Fishing on the Canadian side has been good since the last snow storm and continues to produce Crappie and Walleye. A light setup for crappies with plastics or larvae has been productive. 

Slush is still frozen in well-traveled areas but it plentiful off trail. 

Fishing will continue to improve as the weather does, there is still a lot of time to fit in a last minute ice fishing trip!!

Sunset Lodge

Hello from the NW Angle!
Walleye and Sauger fishing on the Minnesota side has been a much more active bite than the previous few weeks.  We are fishing anywhere from 21 to 28 ft. on Jiggin’ raps, Rippin’ raps and Buckshot with glow green and glow red being the most productive colors.  Make sure to have an active presentation to get them off of the bottom.  Dead stick method is still producing during mid-day however, it is helpful to have a jigging line in as well to lure them into the immediate vicinity.
Crappie fishing is holding steady east of Oak Island on the Canadian side. Deeper holes (30+ feet) are the target area. Using a small set up with a basic minnow head or plastic will bring them in. The bite is incredibly light so some patience and trial and error is key.
We are beginning to see a large amount of slush in our area, keep to staked trails and travel in groups.  After the recent snow storm we are getting snow moved and trails back into favorable condition. Join us Saturday March 2nd for the 18th annual Edge Riders Snow Rally. Support the snowmobile club that keeps our trails in amazing condition and enter to win a brand new Polaris Titan. 11am-4pm at Sunset Lodge!
Until next week,
Sunset Lodge

Hello from the NW Angle!

Minnesota walleye are being caught at a variety of depths with 24-27’ being the most consistent. Glow red with gold has been a hot combo this week. Rattle baits continue to draw active fish to our houses. Sauger activity has been very strong, providing Anglers the opportunity for full limits before new regulations take effect on March 1st. New limit regulations give a combination of six walleye/sauger with no more than 4 walleye. The slot of 19.5”-28 must be immediately release with one walleye over 28’ to be allowed in possession.

Canadian crappies are still filling buckets and freezers, they can be found near the bottom in 32-35ft. Super light tackle and willingness to keep trying different jig combinations is producing the most fish.  Many tulibee are being seen this week, which make for a tasty treat out of the smoker.  Walleye fishing continues to be very good in traditional areas, depth at 23-28ft. 

Snow depth in our areas is between 2 and 2.5 ft. Trails are in great condition after last weeks snow and wind conditions. 

Until next week, 
​Sunset Lodge

​Hello from the NW Angle!

This week we saw some really nice slot Walleye caught with multiple over 27”. Water shallower than 25’ has been best for larger fish while using the dead stick. Houses on 25-29 ft have been better for numbers producing a mixed bag of Walleye, Sauger andPerch. Eel pout catch rates have been on the rise within the last few weeks. It is important to keep your Dead stick consistent and not start jigging when fish are present on the Vexilar.

Canadian Walleye and Crappie action remains strong with Anglers averaging 8 crappies per person. Even when the Crappie bite is tough, good numbers of fish can be coaxed on to the hook by varying presentations often and using different arrays of bait including larvae, minnow heads or plastics. They are still being found in 30 ft holesabout 6 inches to 2 ft off of the bottom. Points and reefs between 22-27 ft continue to produce walleye with a jig and minnow set up. Pink and glow white are still the hot colors. 

Until next week,
​Sunset Lodge