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First time to Lake of the Woods

firfyter

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I plan on going to Lake of the Woods this winter for the first time. I am looking for recommendations for where to go (resort ideas, sleeper house?, or fish during the day and stay at a lodge at night?) Any help would be great.

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I've done a sleeper at Fred's Beds and stayed at Arnesen's Resort in the past. I'm not sure myself which I like better. It's nice to take a shower and use a toilet every night or maybe catch a wild game on the satalite but there is something about staying out on the ice. For me it's more about the group. If you are with a bunch of guys that don't mind each other's stink and get along well a sleeper is cheaper, and you know you'll be on the ice at first light when they start biting because you don’t have to wait for a ride. Sleeping out on the ice can be a pain if you are on the top bunk because it gets about 90 degrees up there, and about 45 degrees on the bottom. I’m not going to LOW this year but I would go the sleeper route. You will have a blast either way.

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The only, and I mean only, problem is when the eel pout start biting at night reel up cause that is all you will catch. I've heard of people catching walleyes at night but I've never gotten any. Other than that I love it up there. When i go I usually go to Red at night. I've tried 5 or 6 places, they are mostly the same. If you like to have a few beers and talk to other fisherman, I would hit a resort with a bar. Good Luck and have fun. Kidwalleye

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I like to stay in Warroad when I go up there. We jump on the river with our sleds and we can be at most of the hot spots in just minutes. I would recommend checking out the night life at Springsteel- you can pay them their fee and drive out on the ice from their resort. Then on the way back have a good meal and some cold beer at the lounge. Good times, just beware of the pressure ridges!

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