As of November 29, 2024, the fishing scene at Lake of the Woods in Minnesota is thriving despite the approaching winter. Here’s what you need to know for a successful day on the water.

### Weather and Conditions
The weather has been unseasonably warm, but colder temperatures are forecasted for the upcoming days. Water temperatures are dropping, which has made the fish more active. Sunrise today is at 7:30 AM, and sunset is at 4:30 PM.

### Fish Activity
The walleye and sauger bite remains excellent, particularly on the south end of the lake. Anglers are finding success in depths of 22-28 feet of water. The cooling water temperatures have intensified the jigging action, with many reporting limits of walleyes and saugers.

### Best Lures and Bait
Vertical jigging with frozen emerald shiners is the most effective method right now. Jig colors such as gold, glow white, glow red, chartreuse, orange, and pink are producing solid results. A gold jig paired with any of these colors is a winning combination.

### Hot Spots
- **South Shore:** Focus on areas in 22-28 feet of water. Structures like points, neck-down areas with current, shoreline breaks, and transition zones from rock to mud are all productive.
- **NW Angle:** This area is offering a mixed bag of walleyes, pike, jumbo perch, and crappies. Points, neck-down areas, and transition zones are key spots. Muskie fishing is also excellent here, with both casting and trolling being effective.

### Additional Notes
On the Rainy River, good numbers of shiners are present, which is attracting walleyes. Sturgeon fishing has been strong, with catch-and-release sturgeon fishing open until the "keep season" starts on April 24th.

If you're planning to hit the water today, bundle up as the temperatures are expected to drop, and take advantage of the excellent fall fishing before the ice forms.