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3.26.19 Sunset Lodge Fishing Report

3/26/2019

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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
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3.19.19 Sunset Lodge Fishing Report

3/19/2019

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Hello from the NW Angle!

Minnesota snowmobile trail conditions are in good shape. The Baudette trail is great north of Knight Island. Walleye action heats up in periods of stable weather. The best catching is happening in 21-25ft, with the most productive method being a dead-stick beside an actively jigged rattle bait such as a buckshot or rippin’ rap. Glow white/pink is out producing other colors. The late ice bite can be phenomenal on Lake of the Woods, ice permitting we will have houses out through the end of the month!
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Canadian fishing is recommended via snowmobile as they are light enough not to drop into the slush as easy as other track vehicles. Crappies are still filling buckets and walleye are actively feeding on reef break lines and points. Walleye season is open through April 14th. 

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3.12.19 Sunset Lodge Fishing Report

3/12/2019

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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!!

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3.4.19 Sunset Lodge Fishing Report

3/4/2019

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Hello from the NW Angle!

Minnesota Walleye can be found in 19-23ft early and late in the day.  Rattle baits will call these actively feeding fish to the hole.  Midday action is best adjacent to the break line at 25-29ft.  These fish are preferring a more subtle presentation such as a minnow and plain hook or a spoon with a whole minnow on a dead-stick.  It remains important to constantly re-charge glow baits to keep them productive in the deeper water. 

In Canada, walleye and crappie fishing is good in typical spots. Travel can become difficult in slushy areas, solo travel is not advised. Try to run on previous tracks laid as areas of slush will have frozen over night where machines have packed the trail.  We are no longer running day houses on the Canadian side, however now is your chance to bring snowmobiles, hire a local guide and limit out on the hot March bite! 

We are still offering 50% off mid-week lodging through March! (Sun-Wed nights)

Until next week,
​Sunset Lodge

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3179 Oak Island
Oak Island, MN 56741
PO Box 42
Oak Island, MN 56741

bar/restaurant Hours

Monday - Sunday

Winter Hours:
6:30am: Lodge Opens, Kitchen Opens. 9pm: Kitchen Closes. 1am: *Bar Closes

Summer Hours: 
7:00am: Lodge Opens, Kitchen Opens. 10pm: Kitchen Closes. 1am: *Bar Closes
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*If no one is in the bar at 10pm, the bar will close early. Pizza is available in the bar until close.
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**American Plan meal times: Breakfast is served anytime after kitchen opening hours until 10:30am. Dinner at 6:30-9pm.
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Check in: 2:00pm and check out: 10:00am. ​




  • WELCOME!
  • BOOK NOW!
  • PAY MY DEPOSIT
  • BLOG
  • BAR & RESTAURANT
    • CONFERENCE ROOM
    • EVENTS
  • SUNSET LODGE STORE
  • CABINS & CONDOS
    • WHAT TO BRING
    • PROPERTY MAP
  • WINTER
    • WINTER RATES
    • WINTER TRANSPORTATION
    • SNOWMOBILING
  • SUMMER
    • SUMMER RATES
    • GUEST RENTALS
    • GUIDED FISHING
    • SUMMER TRANSPORTATION
    • DUCK HUNTING & FISHING
    • KENORA DAY TRIPS
  • DIRECTIONS
  • CROSSING THROUGH CANADA
  • LIMITS & LICENSES
  • THINGS TO DO
  • TESTIMONIALS
  • VIDEOS & ALBUMS
  • CONTACT US
  • EMPLOYMENT
    • EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION