Lake of the Woods
Lake of the Woods is a lake in Ontario. Anglers here fish mainly for Lake Sturgeon, Smallmouth Bass and Muskellunge.
Best day to fish
The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.
Conditions right now
Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.
Best times today
Local time at the spot, from the most likely species' daily rhythm.
Feeding times today
Solunar times are a traditional guide based on the moon's position, separate from the live ranking above. Local time at the spot.
Next hours
Likely catch now (8 species)
About the fishing here
Popular catches here include Lake Sturgeon, Smallmouth Bass, Muskellunge, Lake Whitefish, Northern Pike and Brook Trout.
Lake Sturgeon fishing is usually best around Jun-Sep. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.
A national or regional fishing permit is generally required here. Check the local rules. Napp ranks the species above from the live weather, water temperature, season and time of day, so the order changes through the day.
Guides for this water
Tips right now
Fishing permit
You need a fishing permit (fiskekort) to fish here. Buy it online:
About this water
Lake of the Woods is a lake occupying parts of the Canadian provinces of Ontario and Manitoba and the U.S. state of Minnesota. Lake of the Woods is over 70 miles (110 km) long and wide, containing more than 14,552 islands and 65,000 miles (105,000 km) of shoreline. It is fed by the Rainy River, Shoal Lake, Kakagi Lake and other smaller rivers. The lake drains into the Winnipeg River and then into Lake Winnipeg. Ultimately, its outflow goes north through the Nelson River to Hudson Bay.
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Common questions
What fish can you catch at Lake of the Woods?
Popular catches here include Lake Sturgeon, Smallmouth Bass, Muskellunge, Lake Whitefish, Northern Pike, Brook Trout, Lake Trout and Walleye.
Do you need a fishing license at Lake of the Woods?
Usually yes. Most countries require a national or regional fishing permit. Check the local rules via the link on this page.
When is the best time to fish Lake of the Woods?
Lake Sturgeon fishing is usually best around Jun-Sep. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.
What is biting at Lake of the Woods right now?
Right now Lake Sturgeon is the most likely catch, at about 47%.