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Fishing spots, fishing reports, and regulations in

Lake of the Woods (MN)

Minnesota, United States

4.7Β·2589 catches

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Lake of the Woods (MN) fishing reports

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Lake sturgeon

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Lake sturgeon

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16 days ago

Burbot

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19 days ago

Walleye

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1 month ago

Lake sturgeon

58 in Β· 50 lb

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26 days ago

Northern pike

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General info

Lake of the Woods (MN) is a lake located in Lake of the Woods County, Minnesota, United States. It is also intersecting with Roseau County, Minnesota. It is most popular for fishing Walleye, Sauger, and Northern pike.

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49Β°06β€²34.8β€³N 94Β°57β€²26.1β€³W
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Fishing regulations at Lake of the Woods (MN), MN

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 Minnesota 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.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching species as of May 13, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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FAQ about Lake of the Woods (MN) fishing

Lake of the Woods (MN) is a lake located in Lake of the Woods County, Minnesota, United States. It is also intersecting with Roseau County, Minnesota. Its coordinates are:
49Β°06β€²34.8β€³N 94Β°57β€²26.1β€³W
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The most common species in Lake of the Woods (MN) are:
  • Walleye - 729 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Sauger - 132 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Northern pike - 184 members reported to have caught this fish
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