Lake of the Woods is one of the most popular fishing destinations for people that live in the midwest. This lake is located on the border of Minnesota and Ontario, Canada. The lake is very big as it covers over 65,000 miles of shoreline. You will also see plenty of wildlife and pristine wilderness around the lake.

The portion of this lake that is located within Minnesota is known more for its walleye and northern pike fishing, although you can also catch plenty of perch to go along with an occasional smallmouth bass. The Rainy River is also nearby and the fishing can be incredible during the spring for spawning walleye. The Rainy River connects Lake of the Woods to Rainy Lake. If you can plan a trip to Lake of the Woods in the spring, spend a couple of days in the river and you will have some excellent fishing opportunities. You can find plenty of resorts and lodges on the American side and if you need a fishing guide, they are also available up here.

On the Canadian side, many anglers think the fishing is better. You can catch walleye, northern pike, muskie, smallmouth bass and perch on up past the border. The lake is known for producing some trophy northern pike and muskie in Canada to go along with plenty of walleye that you can keep for your shore lunch. There are numerous resorts and lodges up here and you can find them in the towns of Kenora, Morson, Nestor Falls and Sioux Narrows.

To find more information on this lake, take a look at our Lake of the Woods visitor guide page.
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