Here’s your latest fishing report from Captain Tim “Wingnut” Hill on Lake of the Woods.

Ice conditions are excellent on Lake of the Woods. We are fishing on 26 inches of ice in most areas. We have houses on 12 different reefs and around Gull Rock. We are spread out for ten miles so we don’t put too much pressure on the fish, which helps keep us catching and not burning out an area. With the stable weather, the bite is getting better. Jigging glow lures is the best way to get them excited. On your second line, the dead stick/bobber with plain colored hook seems to be working well. Some bigger walleye are showing up, too. In last few days we’ve seen several 26 to 29 inch hawg walleyes caught and released. Some of these walleyes were suspended up to 12 feet off bottom, so a flasher is key to see these fish. We’re fishing 27 to 33 feet in most of our houses. Best of luck!

About Rocky Point

Perfectly situated on the south shore of Lake of the Woods, Rocky Point offers ice fishing, charter boats, and small boat fishing. Accommodations come in a variety of options, ranging in size from one to five bedrooms. Updated rental units have complete kitchens with all the conveniences, flat screen TV’s, satellite television and air conditioning. Guests enjoy quality dining at Rock Harbor Lodge. Whether you’re looking for a fishing paradise or a relaxing vacation, Rocky Point has it all!

During ice fishing season, customers are comfortably transported to our heated fish houses with track vehicles that are equipped with positive floatation and global positioning systems.  Our experienced guides use the LakeMaster MCC GPS chip to position the fish houses on exactly the right spot. Arnesen’s Rocky Point is located next to a wide variety of bottom structure and the winter guides move the fish houses constantly to keep our customers on fish. Fish houses are heated with safe and convenient gas wall units with two holes available per person. With the fish houses, all the bait is included. You are responsible for your own tackle and poles. We also have sleeper fish houses for those that don’t want to leave the ice!