Ballards - Lake of the Woods, Minnesota

December/January

During the winter months of December and January, the hottest action in the Midwest is guided winter angling. Stay in cozy cabins, ride out to select fishing spots in toasty track vehicles, and fish in heated angling houses. Catches include walleye, sauger, and perch.

• First-ice walleyes start shallow near the shorelines and eventually move deeper as the season progresses.
• Early morning, mid-day, and late afternoon are most productive.
• Walleyes and perch are located near channel areas and deeper mud flats. As for saugers, expect higher numbers and more consistent action through the day.
• Opportunity for northern pike angling in nearby shallow bays.
• Snowmobilers will find miles of groomed trails, including those leading from northeast and central Minnesota and the new Can-Am Trail to Manitoba, Canada.

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