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Lake of the Woods

Lake fishing  Ontario · 05:13 - 21:28

Lake of the Woods is a lake in Ontario. The fish here are ranked by weather, water temperature and season, see the likely catch below.

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Conditions right now

Weather
Clear sky
Water temp (est.)
17°C
Air temp
11°C
Wind
4 m/s
Pressure
1014 hPa ↑ rising
Clouds
2.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 04:28–06:28 Dusk 20:13–22:13

Local time at the spot, from the most likely species' daily rhythm.

Next hours

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Likely catch now (8 species)

Brook Trout
Brook Trout
Salvelinus fontinalis
19%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 17 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Smallmouth Bass
Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
18%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 17 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Muskellunge
Muskellunge
Esox masquinongy
17%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 17 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Lake Sturgeon
Lake Sturgeon
Acipenser fulvescens
13%
Water near its preferred 17 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Lake Whitefish
Lake Whitefish
Coregonus clupeaformis
11%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 17 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Northern Pike
Northern Pike
Esox lucius
10%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 17 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Walleye
Walleye
Sander vitreus
6%
Water near its preferred 17 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Lake Trout
Lake Trout
Salvelinus namaycush
6%
Bright sky slows things.
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About the fishing here

Lake of the Woods is a lake in Ontario.

Popular catches here include Brook Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Muskellunge, Lake Sturgeon, Lake Whitefish and Northern Pike.

Brook Trout fishing is usually best around May-Jun, Sep-Oct. 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.

Tips right now

Technique Start with a fly for brook trout, the most likely catch right now.
Timing This is a prime window for brook trout at dawn. Fish hard now.
Colour Low light: try red, orange and bright tags for brook trout.
Lure Fly for brook trout: Small dry fly in the creek.
Depth The water temperature suits the fish. Fish actively at normal depths and edges.

Fishing permit

You need a fishing permit (fiskekort) to fish here. Buy it online:

Fishing licence (overview)

About this water

Lake of the Woods

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 Brook Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Muskellunge, Lake Sturgeon, Lake Whitefish, Northern Pike, Walleye and Lake Trout.

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?

Brook Trout fishing is usually best around May-Jun, Sep-Oct. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.

What is biting at Lake of the Woods right now?

Right now Brook Trout is the most likely catch, at about 19%.