Need Help….Lake of the woods resorts

  • 18fisher
    Hastings,MN
    Posts: 412
    #1252491

    Ok guys, I am trying to find a resort on lake of the woods that has cabins. After searching through the resorts it was not real clear on what exactly you were paying for.
    Here’s what I would like:
    Housekeeping cabin where we cook all our own meals, clean our own fish, Can have a spot to dock our own boat, and have some sort of on-site bait that can be bought.
    Doa ny of the resorts up there have this set-up as it seems that a lot of them are pushing their charters pretty heavily. I’m also looking to spend a whole week up there.

    Any help on this is greatly appreciated and if anybody has any recommendations on a place to go that would be great.

    Thanks again

    Brian Klawitter
    Keymaster
    Minnesota/Wisconsin Mississippi River
    Posts: 59992
    #509408

    Fisher…I would like to introduce you to Cat (Cathy) Fish, the manager of Wigwam Resort.

    Wigwam has everything you just asked for, plus a restaurant that will cook your fish..IF you want a break.

    Good people up there..and they do have charters..but don’t need to used them.

    She might be on line tonight yet…I’ll point her in your direction.

    BUT what ever you do…don’t mention that you know me…she’ll charge you extra!!

    18fisher
    Hastings,MN
    Posts: 412
    #509489

    Thanks Brian! i checked the site and it loooks like its exactly what we were looking for. now i just have to put it in front of the board if you know what i mean

    Thanks again

    KirtH
    Lakeville
    Posts: 4063
    #509490

    Quote:


    Thanks Brian! i checked the site and it loooks like its exactly what we were looking for. now i just have to put it in front of the board if you know what i mean

    OH OH dont like the sounds of that “Put it front of the board” Something at work we should know about

    Dont want to start any rumors

    Thanks again


    Brian Klawitter
    Keymaster
    Minnesota/Wisconsin Mississippi River
    Posts: 59992
    #509495

    Well if it helps, I had my Favorite Wife up there this last summer. She gave the whole experiance her vote of approval!

    We used their charter boat, because I didn’t want to take mine up, not knowing the lake that well.

    In fact, we came back from the charter…told them at the dock how many fish we wanted for dinner…went to our cabin…….for a little “nap”, then went to dinner at the restuarant (ok..we ate in the bar). The FW and I aren’t use to that! Normally I’m cleaning and she’s frying…it was kind of a treat.

    But it’s certainly not a requirement!

    Here the full story.

    A few days at Wigwam.<<<

    18fisher
    Hastings,MN
    Posts: 412
    #509508

    Moreyes, “the board” does not involve any females! Its just hard for people to commit to the annual canada trip anymore because of them!

    Jack Naylor
    Apple Valley, MN
    Posts: 5668
    #509512

    I’ve liked Meade’s Spruce Island Resort.
    it’s in CAN water, about a 30 miles boat ride from the boat ramp, which is about 20 north of Baudette.
    It’s also pretty remote, but some good fishing..
    Jack..

    col._klink
    St Paul
    Posts: 2542
    #509561

    My favorite place is Walleye Retreat! A good old boys place and it is CHEAP. Clean and warm. The owners are the nicest people that you would ever want to meet! What more can you ask for?

    http://www.walleyeretreat.com

    gary_wellman
    South Metro
    Posts: 6057
    #509565

    When do you plan on going? Also, what species are you going to be targeting?

    KirtH
    Lakeville
    Posts: 4063
    #509571

    Still sounds like grounds for rumors to start

    Brian Klawitter
    Keymaster
    Minnesota/Wisconsin Mississippi River
    Posts: 59992
    #509577

    Quote:


    Still sounds like grounds for rumors to start


    Moreyes…you’ll have to ask Cat about the 200 mile rule at Wigwam.

    It’s nice that everyone can post their favorite LOTW’s resort! In some cases family’s have been going to a certain resort for decades and loyalty is good.

    I encourage anyone that has a repeatedly dissappointing visit to that area to book a stay with Cat and Tom at Wigwam. Not only are they IDA sponsors…but they are good people that will ensure you have a great stay!

    chris-tuckner
    Hastings/Isle MN
    Posts: 12318
    #509629

    My first trip to Wigwam was this SPring for the Sturgeon Excursion. I am “Hooked!” We sure had fun!

    18fisher
    Hastings,MN
    Posts: 412
    #509832

    Plan on going sometime after the walleye opener or sometime in july (I usually take two trips to canada to the same place but one of the guys I go with just got engaged and according to his better half, Fiance’s are not allowed across the border twice in one year…Long story) but whatever and another guy that wants to go with us has a DWI and doesnt want to deal with the boreder crossing.
    Before we get into how you can cross the border…I know I know you can get a pass to go in after you pay the money and sign the piece of paper that says you were a bad guy but he doesn’t want to deal with all that.

    We will be targeting walleye and northerns which we have done in canda. just looking for someplace a little different.

    Thanks for all the replies and keep ’em comin’

    gary_wellman
    South Metro
    Posts: 6057
    #510138

    If you want walleyes, it is pretty tough to beat Wigwam come August or even late July. At that time, running bottom bouncers with spinner rigs/crawlers is HOT for BIG walleyes on the Reefs! You need a “solid, sea worthy” rig for this type of fishing, because you are going to travel 10 to 20 miles across open water to get to the big, productive reefs on the Minnesota side. I have never focused on pike fishing on the southern section of LOTW, so I cannot tell you what kind of pike fishing there is. (but I must mention that I caught a 24lb pike while trolling cranks in the fall). I also know there is A LOT of ice fishing for pike in the Gap too. I know people pike fish down there in open water, but when and where is something someone else is going to have to chime in on.

    Another option is to look at Flag Island and Oak Island resorts, also look into the “Angle” for different resorts there. There is great walleye fishing there and you don’t have to travel very far. Also, there is “decent” pike fishing in that area too.

    If you are “stuck” to only Minnesota waters, these are your two options, basically.

    One other option to look into is this:
    When staying at Flag or Oak Island, you can go to “Burnt Is” I believe and request a daily pass to fish canadian waters. I know they either ask for DL or Social Security number, if I recall correctly to allow you to cross the border for the day. You phone in at the remote Island. I do not know if a prior DUI will prevent the daily crossing or not.

    All of the general locations I stated are in Minnesota and have very good daily rates and offer all the amenities you wish for.

    I haven’t lodged at Wigwam yet, but eaten their GREAT food many times and have visited their bar in both spring and fall. I’ve stayed at Borderview previously due to relations of my fishing buddy. I’ve heard nothing but good things about the Wigwam and will lodge there next time up.

    I’ve been at both Oak Island “Bonnie Brae Resort”, which is now an attachement of “Sportsman’s Lodge”. Great, clean place with great service.

    Also, Staying at Angle Inlet Lodge, at the “Angle” is another great place to stay that is cheap on the pocket book as well.

    The Sportsman’s show is coming in a couple of months. It would be of good advice to sit with your crew prior too, and find out what you “can” and “cannot” do. Then hit the show and find what you are looking for, if the above mentioned doesn’t help.

    Rich4Walleyes
    Posts: 86
    #510162

    Another great place is Cyrus Resort. They offer everything you need and are more than will to help you out. Our group of 12 goes up there every year for a summer trip and have a great time. They have everything you need right there. Check them out!!!

    Bob Carlson
    Mille Lacs Lake (eastside), Mn.
    Posts: 2936
    #510404

    I’ll give the Wigwam a also!! This past September I was up staying at Adrian’s Resort for the MTT Championship. When we compared what we had and what we could have had! at the Wigwam……nicer cabins, a ton of area to park our boat! I do believe we will be looking at staying at the Wigwam if we make it to the Championship next year…can only hope!! or for our next trip up to LOW.

    Check out the Wigwam…you won’t be sorry!!! Nice place, and nice follks!

    Dave Koonce
    Moderator
    Prairie du Chien Wi.
    Posts: 6946
    #510459

    A buddy and I went up to see Cat at Wigwam Resort. I have nothing but great things to say about the place. Very well managed. very clean, it has everything you want. If you want to do it all yourself, you can, if you want to havethem wait on you hand and foot…they are very good at that too…

    I know for a fact you will not be disapointed with a stay at the Wigwam.

    Their DJ Rocks !!! there isn’t anything he won’t play

    wigwam
    Lake of the Woods, MN
    Posts: 504
    #510985

    Hi guys! I am here just a little detained…And no not arrested.

    Anyway…We have everything you need right here on site and if there is something you need we don’t have we will do what we can to help you out….

    Give me a call for a rate if you plan on spending a week and I will see what I can do for you.

    Look forward to hearing from you.

    Cat

    Steve Plantz
    SE MN
    Posts: 12240
    #510999

    I have stayed at more than one resort at LOTW this last Nov I stayed at Wigwam for some deer hunting, Wigwam is by far the best place I have stayed at. Tom and Cat were very helpfull in putting me on spots to hunt
    I will definatly be back to Wigwam in fact I am planning on a IDA Deer Hunting GTG next year at Wigwam!

    Brian Klawitter
    Keymaster
    Minnesota/Wisconsin Mississippi River
    Posts: 59992
    #511236

    Steve…would I have to hunt if I came?

    wigwam
    Lake of the Woods, MN
    Posts: 504
    #511408

    do they let you have firearms

    Brian Klawitter
    Keymaster
    Minnesota/Wisconsin Mississippi River
    Posts: 59992
    #511548

    Ho! Ho!

    Free comedy act when you stay at Wigam too! Where else in the LOTW’s area can you find this?

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