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Lake of the Woods

Fishing spots, fishing reports, and regulations in

Michigan, United States

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Top fish species at Lake of the Woods

Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
Sauger
Sauger
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Lake of the Woods fishing reports

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Largemouth bass

20 in · 5 lb 3 oz

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Largemouth bass

4 in · 1 lb

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Sauger

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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General info

Lake of the Woods is a lake located in Newaygo County, Michigan, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass and Sauger.

Location

43°43′28.3″N 85°53′49.2″W
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Fishing regulations at Lake of the Woods, MI

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in Michigan can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

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Reviews of Lake of the Woods

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FAQ about Lake of the Woods fishing

Lake of the Woods is a lake located in Newaygo County, Michigan, United States. Its coordinates are:
43°43′28.3″N 85°53′49.2″W
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Find the best fishing spots on Lake of the Woods by looking at where other anglers have caught fish. This can easily be done in the where it is also possible to see big fish potential and how good fishing is right now along with Garmin® depth maps.
The most common species in Lake of the Woods are:
  • Largemouth bass - 2 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Sauger - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
The latest Lake of the Woods fishing reports are:
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