Lake of the Woods, Minnesota Fishing Report Today

Artificial Lure here, bringing you your Sunday morning Lake of the Woods fishing report for November 9, 2025.

We kicked off the day with sunrise at 7:12 AM, and anglers can expect sunset to land right around 4:50 PM. No tides up here—just that good ol’ freshwater wind and weather to watch. This week’s been classic November: cold fronts rolling through, water temps cooling rapidly, and a heavy sky hanging over the lake with scattered clouds. Winds have eased compared to last week’s blow, so more boats are venturing out, especially since deer hunters are mostly off the water.

Artificial Lure here with your Lake of the Woods, Minnesota fishing report for Saturday, November 8, 2025.

First light hit the water at 7:12 AM, with sunset coming at 4:41 PM tonight. Air temps started crisp in the upper 30s at dawn, climbing toward a high near 56°F this afternoon. Skies are patchy clouds, with a gentle south breeze expected and no precipitation in the forecast—classic mid-fall conditions up here on the border.

No tidal swings, of course, so it's all about sun, wind, and that dropping water temp. The colder water’s got fish moving deeper, but the bite’...

Artificial Lure here with your Lake of the Woods, Minnesota fishing report for Friday, November 7, 2025.

We’re looking at classic late fall conditions on the big water this morning. After close to two inches of rain last week, lake levels are a bit below normal but very fishable. Bullrushes are standing dense in the bays, and the water clarity remains good, though expect some areas with thick weeds—outboards might struggle in tangled patches along the south side. Getting out early will pay off, as sunrise is around 7:01 a.m., with sunset coming at 4:45 p.m.

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Artificial Lure here with your Lake of the Woods, Minnesota fishing report for Thursday, November 6th, 2025.

Folks waking up in and around Baudette found sunrise at 7:12 AM, and you’re in for early dark with sunset at about 4:51 PM. Weather today feels like late fall – a chilly start with temps near 25°F at dawn, crawling toward a high of 44°F this afternoon. Clouds will roll in by noon, with light south winds ticking up to around 10 mph. Yesterday’s clear skies cooled the water quick, so expect fish to be hugging structure and mud flats a little tighter than las...

Good morning anglers, Artificial Lure here with your fishing roundup for Lake of the Woods, Minnesota, on this brisk Wednesday, November 5th, 2025. Sunrise hit us at 7:18 AM this morning, and you can expect sunset around 4:54 PM this afternoon. The weather's leaning on the classic side for November—temps are hanging in the high 30s early, rising to the mid-40s, with a touch of that Northwest wind pushing 15-20 mph and gusts close to 30. Make sure to bundle up out there.

No tides to worry about on our big freshwater lake, but the real action is in the wa...

Artificial Lure here with your Lake of the Woods fishing report for November 4, 2025. With late fall settling in, anglers still have plenty of reasons to get out on the water, thanks to favorable weather and some hot bites.

Let’s start with the **weather**. It’s clear and crisp this week, with temperatures ranging from the mid-30s up to the low 50s today. It’ll warm a bit as the day goes on, peaking near 12°C by mid-afternoon, and winds will be modest from the west at 8 to 13 knots according to the PredictWind forecast. You’ll want a good ja...

Artificial Lure here, coming to you with today’s November 3rd fishing report for Lake of the Woods, Minnesota.

**Weather and Lake Conditions:**
Lake of the Woods woke up to a classic late fall morning—mostly sunny skies, daytime highs near 54, breezy southwest winds reaching 20 to 30 mph, gusting to a blustery 40 at times according to the National Weather Service. Lows tonight dip to the mid-30s, so layer up out there. Water temps have cooled to about 53 degrees—right where we want them for some fired up fall fishing. Sunrise today hit around 7:59 AM, with sunset at 5:51 PM, ma...

Artificial Lure here with your Sunday, November 2nd fishing update for Lake of the Woods, Minnesota. The first thing you’ll notice this morning is a classic northern fall chill in the air—temps starting around 43°F and only rising into the low 50s for your high, so bundle up and expect that midday sun to make things a touch more pleasant. Sunrise is at 8:01 AM, and sunset will set the stage at 5:48 PM. With a waxing crescent moon, you can expect some decent fish activity, especially around the major bite windows: 12:02 to 2:02 PM and early morning 5:48 to 6:48 AM, prime times...

Artificial Lure with your Lake of the Woods fishing report for Saturday, November 1, 2025. The fall bite continues to fire, with classic northwest chill setting the scene. At sunrise—around 8:06 AM—you’ll find air temps near freezing, warming up to a high around 6°C by mid-afternoon. Sunset tonight wraps up early, just past 5:54 PM. Winds on Zippel Bay and across Big Traverse are light and variable, mostly 4–11 knots, making for pleasant conditions for boaters. No tides here, just the slow drop in water temps—surface readings are hovering about 55 degrees, a perfect setup for walleye action according to the Lake of the Wood...

This is Artificial Lure bringing you the latest from Lake of the Woods, Minnesota, on this crisp Halloween morning, October 31, 2025. With fall in full swing and water temperatures tapering off to the low 50s—down to about 53 degrees according to Lake of the Woods Tourism—the walleye bite is classic fall style: consistent, shallow, and mixed with a few surprises in the net.

It’s a late autumn sunrise at 7:56 AM, with sunset rolling in around 6:01 PM. No tidal updates for this big freshwater border lake, but weather is ruling the bite. Recent brisk north winds and cooling nights...

Hey there, folks It's Artificial Lure here, bringing you the latest from Lake of the Woods, Minnesota. Today, October 30, 2025, we're expecting a crisp morning with a sunrise around 7:35 AM and sunset at about 5:30 PM. The weather is cooling down, which is perfect for our fall walleye bite.

Recently, anglers have been catching good numbers of walleyes, saugers, jumbo perch, and the occasional crappie or northern pike. The best action is in 17 to 25 feet of water, with vertical jigging using frozen or live emerald shiners being the go-to method. Hot jig colors include orange/chartreuse, gold/orange, and glow...

This is Artificial Lure, coming to you with today’s October 29, 2025, angler’s report for beautiful Lake of the Woods, Minnesota.

We’re hitting the tail end of October and that fall chill is finally tightening its grip—lows around the lake flirted with the upper 30s this morning, and we’re looking at a crisp high of about 56°F as the day unfolds, with moderate northwest breezes making for brisk but very fishable conditions. Sunrise is right around 7:54 AM and sunset will sneak up on us at 6:04 PM, so there’s a good window for both morning and afternoon...

Artificial Lure reporting from Lake of the Woods, Minnesota, on this crisp October 28th morning, where the kitchen thermometer hovered near 33 degrees when I launched and a heavy mist rolled over the water as the first hints of sunrise cut through the clouds. Sunrise came at about 7:54 AM and sunset is set for 6:05 PM—plenty of daylight for another fine fall bite, even if we’re a week out from the witching hour of turnover.

No tides to speak of up here, but these cooling temps have the fish in overdrive. Surface temps dropped to about 53 degrees this week...

This is Artificial Lure with your October 27th Lake of the Woods fishing report, right here on the U.S. side—where fall’s crisp bite meets golden sunrise on sprawling northern water.

Let’s start with the weather. This morning dawned crisp, with air temps starting in the low 40s. Highs today should inch up to around 54°, so it’s solid jacket weather out there. According to Solunar Forecast, sunrise was at 7:44 AM and sunset is coming up at 6:13 PM. Fishing activity is rated *good* for today, with major bite windows running from 1:05 to 3:05 this morning and then agai...

Artificial Lure here with the Lake of the Woods, Minnesota fishing report for Sunday, October 26th, 2025. Sunrise today came at 7:43 AM, with sunset expected at 6:15 PM, giving anglers a solid window of daylight to work with. We’re sitting in the heart of fall weather, starting cool in the low 40s this morning, warming up near 69 degrees by mid-afternoon—classic conditions for a hot late-season bite according to Solunar Forecast.

The past week saw some strong winds, limiting time on open water, but those who got out found the **walleye bite holding strong**, especially in that 17 to 25 foot rang...

Good morning anglers, this is Artificial Lure with your Lake of the Woods fishing report for Saturday, October 25th, 2025.

The fall walleye bite is holding strong up here despite some challenging conditions we've had this past week. Those strong winds that rolled through limited opportunities for many anglers, but things are settling down now and the fishing remains solid.

Right now, the best action is coming from depths of 17 to 25 feet. Vertical jigging with frozen or live emerald shiners is absolutely the go-to presentation this time of year. The shiners are plentiful in the system and...

This is Artificial Lure with your Lake of the Woods, Minnesota fishing report for October 24th, 2025.

The fall bite is holding strong despite a stretch of gusty winds limiting some boat action this past week. We’ve had highs in the low-to-mid 50s, and lows near freezing, with water temps dropping—prime conditions for targeting those classic Lake of the Woods walleyes. According to Outdoor News, the best bite right now is coming from 17 to 25 feet of water. Vertical jigging with frozen or live emerald shiners is your best play, but those trolling crankbaits continue to see good acti...

Here’s your Lake of the Woods, Minnesota fishing report for October 23, 2025, brought to you by Artificial Lure, your trusted angling expert in these northern waters.

We’re waking up today under a soft fall sky, with sunrise clocking in right around 7:46 AM and sunset expected just after 6:14 PM. Temps will swing from the upper 30s at dawn to the mid-50s by afternoon—crisp, classic October weather. Winds are light out of the west, promising manageable drift for those jigging. No tide to track on this freshwater giant, so focus squarely on weather and water temp: surface temps...

This is Artificial Lure checking in with your local Lake of the Woods fishing report for Wednesday, October 22, 2025.

First light broke at 7:38 AM today, with sunrise edging just above the lingering fog on the water. Expect sunset tonight around 6:21 PM—that gives us a solid window, and with the solunar forecast showing peak feeding from about 12:02 PM to 2:02 PM, midday is absolutely prime time to be out there.

Weather’s cooperating—temperatures started brisk near 40°F this morning but are pushing up to around 69°F by afternoon. No major wind or rain in the forecast, just the clas...

Artificial Lure checking in from Lake of the Woods bright and early on Tuesday, October 21st, 2025. First light cracked the horizon around 7:40 AM, with sunset expected at 6:20 PM, giving us plenty of daylight for chasing finned trophies. True to late October form, a cold front rolled through last night and it’s feeling crisp. Expect highs in the upper 40s, maybe scraping 50 if we're lucky. Winds are lively—gusts could push up to 35 or even 40 mph today—so dress for the chop and plan your boat route accordingly. A few scattered showers are in the cards, especially heading toward midday, but no...

Good morning anglers, this is Artificial Lure coming to you straight from the chilly, fresh waters around Lake of the Woods, Minnesota, with your fishing update for October 20th, 2025.

First things first—weather’s a biggie today. After a mild, foggy dawn, we’re seeing temperatures start out near 43°F, rising only slightly as the sky clears out by midday. There’s a light breeze out of the north-northeast at around 8 mph, which means decent chop on the big water but nothing too wild for the v-hulls and aluminum skiffs. Humidity is running brisk at about 80%, giving things that clas...

Good morning folks, Artificial Lure here with your Lake of the Woods fishing report for Sunday, October 19th, 2025.

We woke up to brisk, classic fall weather—temps hanging in the upper 30s this morning, rising just past 50 as the sun makes its slow climb. Sunrise hit at 7:42 AM, with sunset expected at 6:21 PM, giving us a hearty slab of daylight to wet those lines. Winds are calm out of the northwest early, forecast to pick up a touch by midday, but nothing that’ll keep a stubborn angler off the lake. No tidal swings here, being a freshwater bord...

Artificial Lure here with your October 18, 2025 Lake of the Woods fishing report—let’s jump right in with what anglers are seeing on the water today.

Weather’s just about textbook October up here: chilly mornings around 36°F, warming up to about 56°F as we get into the afternoon, mostly clear with light winds, which has led to a stellar bite as the water begins to cool. The solunar tables call today a “Good++” fishing day, with a minor feeding window right as the sun comes up. Sunrise rolled in at 7:32 AM, and we’ll have daylight until 6:27 PM—plenty of t...

Good morning from the edge of Lake of the Woods—Artificial Lure here with your local fishing report for October 17, 2025. Fall has painted these shores with color, and the bite is following suit.

First off, anglers are waking up to a mild October chill, with water temperatures holding in the mid-50s. Early morning’s calm is giving way to light winds expected throughout the day. According to FishingReminder, sunrise is at 7:31 AM and sunset at 6:29 PM. There’s no tidal swing to worry about in these parts, just the dependable rhythm of the basin and the crank of you...

Artificial Lure here, bringing you your Lake of the Woods fishing report for Wednesday, October 15, 2025.

We woke up to brisk winds kicking up this morning, with gusts pushing 40 mph after an unseasonably warm stretch. Surface temps have finally dropped to around 55 degrees across much of the lake. The air this morning hovered near 39 degrees, so gloves are no longer optional if you’re heading out early. Sunrise hit at 7:32 AM, and sunset is at 6:24 PM—plenty of daylight, but you’ll want to be anchored in a protected bay before nightfall.

There’s no tide in these fr...

Good morning anglers, this is Artificial Lure with your Lake of the Woods fishing report for Sunday, October 12th, 2025.

Well folks, we're looking at some interesting conditions out there today. The weather's been unseasonably warm this past week, but we're finally getting that fall cooldown everyone's been waiting for. Sunrise hit around 7:30 this morning, and we've got until about 6:45 tonight before the sun goes down. Now, Lake of the Woods being a freshwater lake, we don't worry about tides here, but water levels have been holding steady.

The big news is that walleye fishing is about...

Good morning anglers, this is Artificial Lure with your Lake of the Woods fishing report for Saturday, October 11th, 2025.

We're seeing some excellent fall fishing conditions out here on the big water. Sunrise came through at 7:17 this morning, giving us plenty of daylight to work with as we chase those fall fish. The first shot of cool air has finally arrived, and it's really kicked the walleye bite into gear like we've been waiting for.

The best action this week is happening in 17 to 27 feet of water. Vertical jigging with a frozen emerald shiner is absolutely...

Alright folks, this is Artificial Lure, coming at you live from the legendary Lake of the Woods, where fall is painting the shoreline gold and the walleyes are ready to rumble. Let’s get right into it—here’s your real-deal, boots-in-the-boat fishing report for Friday, October 10, 2025.

First, let’s talk weather. You’re looking at crisp, clear Northwoods skies today—perfect for a long day on the water or hunkering down over a thermos of hot coffee. Sunrise was at 5:07 AM and sunset will roll in at 7:31 PM, giving you plenty of daylight to work those honey holes. Nauti...

Good morning anglers, this is Artificial Lure coming at you on this beautiful Tuesday, October 8th, here in the Lake of the Woods region.

Water temps are hanging tough in the low 60s despite the calendar saying fall - but don't let that fool you. The shorter days are triggering classic fall patterns and the walleye bite is absolutely on fire right now.

Jeff Sundin's recent reports show walleyes stacking up along the entire south shore from Pine Island to Zippel Bay, holding in that sweet 22 to 30 foot range. OutdoorsFIRST confirms schools are positioned at traditional...

Artificial Lure here, bringing you your Sunday Lake of the Woods fishing report for October 5, 2025. It’s the heart of autumn up north, and while the cold hasn’t locked us down yet, the bite is shifting along with the season.

Sunrise this morning hit right at 5:07 am, with sunset coming at 7:31 pm. Daylight’s still hanging tough for solid early starts and evening wraps. The waxing gibbous moon offers plenty of night overhead, with major fish activity predicted for 7:51 to 9:51 this morning and another peak from 8:20 to 10:20 tonight, according to Fishing Reminder’s solunar tables. If you’re looking...

This is Artificial Lure with your Lake of the Woods angler’s report for Saturday, October 4th, 2025. Air started out crisp this morning with temps near 48°F and a touch of humidity hanging from the calm lake surface. Today’s barometer drifted steady at 30.06 inches with a mild south wind barely topping 2 knots, and the water temperature holding strong around 76°F at sunrise—right in the transition zone and still a touch warm for the classic fall bite. The forecast from WeatherWorld says skies will stay partly cloudy with highs pushing into the low 70s by late afternoon. Sunrise at 7:19 a.m., su...

Artificial Lure here with your Lake of the Woods fishing report for Friday, October 3, 2025. Today’s bringing us that classic early October mix: chilly dawn hours giving way to a cool and sunlit day. Sunrise hit at 7:14 AM, with sunset coming up at 6:53 PM. Weather’s looking stable—expect highs nudging the upper 60s, maybe touching 70°F by midday, lows overnight closer to 40°F. Winds are calm, lake water temp is holding around 67°F—still a bit warmer than usual for this time, keeping fish in late-summer patterns, according to Glen Schmitt from Outdoor News.

If you’re planning when...

Artificial Lure here, bringing you your Lake of the Woods fishing report for Wednesday, October 1st, 2025.

The weather this morning starts off mild and patchy, with a high reaching 78°F and the chance for a rain shower later in the day—keep your rain gear handy, especially as humidity sits high and winds are light from the southeast. Sunrise was at 7:18 AM, and sunset will be just before 7:00 PM, making for a condensed bite window around dusk and dawn, classic prime time on the big basin.

Water temps on the south end are still holding in the...

Artificial Lure here with your Lake of the Woods fishing report for Sunday, September 28, 2025. We’re rolling into early fall, but conditions are still feeling downright summery with water temps holding warmer than usual for this time of year, and fish patterns reflecting that. Let’s dig in.

Today’s weather is setting up nicely: expect daytime highs around 73°F, with overnight lows dipping to about 52°F. Sunrise came at 7:11 a.m., and you’ll see sunset at 7:02 p.m. We’ve got clear to partly cloudy skies and a gentle breeze—just enough chop for a walleye chop, but noth...

It’s Artificial Lure here with your Lake of the Woods, Minnesota fishing report for Saturday, September 27th, 2025.

Sunrise was at 7:08 this morning and you’ll see sunset at 7:02 tonight—plenty of daylight to get on some fish before the sun tucks down behind those golden northern woods. Temps are starting out in the upper 40s, climbing to the mid-60s by afternoon, with a light westerly wind about 7-12 mph—classic fall conditions on the big lake. The sky’s breaking up with a mix of clouds and sun, and there’s that crisp snap to the air. Water t...

Sun came up over Lake of the Woods at 7:09 a.m. today, painting the sky purple and gold, and we’re looking for sunset at 7:11 p.m.—prime time for the fall bite. Weather’s cooperating: this morning started brisk at 39°, but we’ll see highs near 57° and light winds around 6 mph—comfortable for early autumn, with that classic “good for fishing” cloud cover rolling in after noon. No tides here, just water levels holding steady and conditions right for shoreline and island casting.

Locals working the lake this week have found **walleye biting best in the late afternoon and ne...

Artificial Lure here with your Wednesday morning Lake of the Woods fishing report, local time just after 2:35 a.m. We’re stepping into early fall up here, and let me tell ya—the bite is hot.

First, let’s touch weather. Sunrise hit the water about 7:05 a.m., sunset will be right around 7:12 p.m. It’s classic fall in northern Minnesota: breezy, crisp, and sitting in the mid-60s today with a light northwest wind. No tides, of course, on this inland gem, but water clarity is good with cooler overnight temps pushing fish shallow.

Walleye...

Lake of the Woods is waking up to a brisk bite as fall edges in. Sunrise hit at 7:04 a.m., with sunset coming up at 7:19 p.m. Weather this morning started clear, low 50s at dawn with a light northwest wind—perfect for walleye chop by late morning. Water temps sit in the low 60s and are dropping, fueling an uptick in fish activity all across the south shore and out to the basin.

Walleye action is center stage now. Limits of both walleyes and saugers are hitting the coolers, especially in 22-27 feet from Pine Island out to...

Good morning from Lake of the Woods—Artificial Lure here, bringing you a boots-on-the-dock fishing report for Friday, September 19th, 2025. After a string of warm days, the weather’s shaping up perfect for some classic fall fishing. Today we’re expecting highs around 73°F and a crisp early morning low near 52, with a light south breeze settling in and a good day rating for fish activity. Sunrise came at 6:58 am and you’ve got until just after 7:20 pm before sunset closes the book on the day.

Solunar tables put today’s best bite in the early morning minor window righ...

Artificial Lure reporting in with your mid-September fishing rundown from Lake of the Woods, Minnesota.

Weather today is classic early fall up here—west winds blowing at 10 to 20 mph, with wave heights from 1 to 2 feet this morning, subsiding as the day goes on. Expect highs between 65 and 75, and partly sunny skies with a touch of morning smoke. For the night, winds tick down to 10 to 15 mph, temps dipping into the lower 60s, and mostly clear conditions. Monday brings a chance of showers, but today promises pleasant fishing weather and good visibility. Sunrise rolled in at 6:57 a.m., and su...