Lotw or devils?

  • esoxrox
    Posts: 75
    November 29, 2011 at 10:15 pm #1274728

    My buddies and I are planning a ice fishing trip bent between devils lake or lotw. Which one would be better walleye fishing and any suggestions on where to stay?

    mark-bruzek
    Two Harbors, MN
    Posts: 3867
    November 29, 2011 at 11:33 pm #1013090

    Do you have a time frame chosen?

    koldfront kraig
    Coon Rapids mn
    Posts: 1816
    November 30, 2011 at 5:34 pm #1013315

    For shear numbers and a good chance at a big pike or walleye I’d say LOW.

    Do you have your own gear and plan on going out alone or are you looking to rent fish houses?

    cougareye
    Hudson, WI
    Posts: 4145
    December 1, 2011 at 9:23 pm #1013721

    Need more info esox! Are you guys serious fisherman or wanting a guys weekend? Are you needing a guide or will you free lance.

    How much gear do you have vs. need.

    I would go either early or late ice. Reports I hear from LOW in dead of winter are hit or miss, maybe 1 good day on a three day trip.

    LOW has much more sophisticated transportation system to get guys to hot fishing spots. DL is a fantastic fishery and has great walleye fishing, but is known for its perch. DL also has a great big pike population.

    If you are free lancing either place, be sure to have the gear to do so (sleds, portable towables, etc).

    I think it would be a toss up to me and I would end up going where you think you are getting the best deal, accomodations, etc.

    ET

    buck-slayer
    Posts: 1499
    December 1, 2011 at 11:09 pm #1013755

    I’d go LOW, rent a sleeper shack you will have fun. Eat ,drink, and laugh and if you catch fish it’ll be a bonus.

    slipbobber84
    ND
    Posts: 27
    December 2, 2011 at 1:51 am #1013814

    I sent you a pm esox. We have some great packages!

    James Holst
    Keymaster
    SE Minnesota
    Posts: 18926
    December 2, 2011 at 2:19 am #1013826

    Quote:

    I sent you a pm esox. We have some great packages!

    Slipbobber

    How’s the ice coming together out there?

    slipbobber84
    ND
    Posts: 27
    December 2, 2011 at 4:35 pm #1013929

    6-7″ and building! Catching eyes morning and evenings on some close walkable spots.

    James Holst
    Keymaster
    SE Minnesota
    Posts: 18926
    December 2, 2011 at 4:55 pm #1013938

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    6-7″ and building! Catching eyes morning and evenings on some close walkable spots.

    Very cool. Thanks for the follow up. If you have time… drop back in and keep us updated. I know I’d love to see someone providing some Devils Lake info this winter.

    If you have any questions, shoot me an email at [email protected]

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