Lake of the Woods Vs. Lake Vermilion

[Mike Stark]

im planning a ice fishing trip with my dad in the middle of feb. and am wondering which lake you think would be better for walleye, pike, and perch. is there a certain resort that is a must stay? we are just looking to do some great fishing..nothing fancy. thanks.

[cliffy]

Well, I dont think you could go wrong with either lake. I spend a lot of time on LOTW in the hard water season and you will not be disappointed. Great lake for walleyes and very nice Jumbo perch. I have never really targeted it for pike but I have seen plenty of others pulling nice snot rockets out of it. There are plenty of nice resorts to pick from...some that I have stayed at in the past are Ballards, Sportsmens and Zipple Bay. All great places that have treated me like family in the past....but there are plenty more to pick from....just google search and you will see what I mean.

I have never fished Vermilion in the winter...but I spend a couple of weeks each summer chasing Muskies, Walleyes and Smallmouths around that lake. I cant give you much info on ice fishing....but in my mind, it would have to be just as good in the winter as in the summer. Also, and this is just my two cents, I think Vermilion is about as close to god's country as you can get...much more to look at then up on the big pond in the middle of the winter.

Good luck.

Cliffy.

[King Canada]

Go the Vermilian Forum and start a dialog with Cliff Wagenbach

[Mike Stark]

thanks for the info

[blue_healer_guy]

Not even close, I'm a V die hard but in the winter LOW without a doubt.

[tearin' lips]

Though Vermillion is a great fishery, you can't go wrong with LOW. I think LOW would suit you better.

[lookin4fish]

vermillion is great if you want to be by yourself. plan on using portables, becasue there really isnt a good network of ice roads. this is a plus to me becasue it keeps the traffic down. it is a great place to get away. so if your lookinf for fishing out of portables, that is the place. if your looking to drive out, LOW for sure

[Mike Stark]

what side would you all say is more productive in the US.

[captainstevo]

I may be Biase after a great weekend that ended late last night but I would say head to lake of the woods and look up Lyon Sleepers, My Family has been going through them for over 20 years and always had great trips. The owner and guides bent over backwards for us this weekend and the trip is supprisingly affoardable.

I dont know if it was the 60" sturgeon that will bring me back or the buckets of walleye and saugers but I will be back soon and often. I hope your trip is as positive as mine was.