LAKE OF THE WOODS: Yellow perch, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, brown bullhead catfish, crappie, kokanee, brown trout, hatchery rainbow trout, brook trout, tui chub

Lake of the Woods was stocked with Trophy and legal rainbow Trout this week for spring break. For recent fishing updates call the Lake of the Woods resort at 1-866-201-4194 (option 4). Surprisingly, a few carry over rainbow trout are being caught from shore and boat. Fishing should improve with hot weather this week.

The lake is dominated by stunted yellow perch. Very small bait and hooks will catch these fish. Fishing will be slow for yellow perch. They will be schooling.

Largemouth and smallmouth bass fishing is slow. Best fishing for largemouth is along the lily pads on the northeast side of the lake. The crappie fishery has really taken off here.

You can also visit Lake of the Wood's website to observe current conditions at the lake. Click on the front of this link. Once on the website scroll down and click on the right-side video link for a live video of current conditions on the lake at the Lodge.