Where to take the GF for a 4-5 day Fishing Trip?

  • icenutz
    Aniwa, WI
    Posts: 2540
    December 17, 2012 at 6:13 pm #1304409

    The GF and I are looking at taking a road trip the end of January for 4-5 days of relaxation and icefishing. We do not need fancy but something comfortable with decent fishing and access to good food and drinks nearby would be perfect.

    We have a couple of ideas but always appreciate suggestions. We do have a snowmobile for transportation if needed and all the other gear, 2 man flip over, auger, etc.

    We have these so far.

    1. Duluth and fish the River or ??????

    2. Pool 8 and fish the Stoddard Islands area.

    3. Northern MN. ????????

    4. South Dakota Waubay Area.

    Sportland Bait
    Posts: 65
    December 17, 2012 at 6:19 pm #1121246

    Rainy Lake, Lake of the Woods, Devils Lake, or South Dakota. I don’t think you could go wrong with any of them. I think I would go Rainy Lake multi species and very beautiful up there.

    Jason Erlandson

    jon_jordan
    St. Paul, Mn
    Posts: 10908
    December 17, 2012 at 6:19 pm #1121247

    I’d add Devis Lake to that list.

    -J.

    scottie56005
    Posts: 236
    December 17, 2012 at 6:22 pm #1121250

    Thunderbird on Rainy. All of the above and then some.

    mike_leclaire
    Grand Rapids, MN
    Posts: 412
    December 17, 2012 at 6:23 pm #1121251

    Depends if you want variety or just want to fish Walleyes…

    If it is walleyes you seek it doesn’t get much better than Lake of the Woods, several resorts offer comfortable cabins/rooms or get a sleeper house for your trip.

    If you are looking at variety or fish, I would consider Rainy Lake, Leech Lake, Lake Winnie.

    Leech and Winnie area also offer numerous lakes in the area you could venture too and try your luck and multiple species of fish as well.

    Either way any of those choices in Northern MN will make for a great fishing trip.

    Grouse_Dog
    The Shores of Lake Harriet
    Posts: 2043
    December 17, 2012 at 6:32 pm #1121255

    Key West.

    Jesse Krook
    Y.M.H.
    Posts: 6403
    December 17, 2012 at 6:47 pm #1121260

    I always enjoy fishing the Gulf of Mexico out of Florida. In fact I’m in the planning stages of my next trip down

    icenutz
    Aniwa, WI
    Posts: 2540
    December 17, 2012 at 6:54 pm #1121261

    Although Florida would be nice this is an icefishing trip!! We would like to target panfish as well as the possible Walleye. I will check into Thunderbird as a possibility.

    Keep them coming!!

    Jesse Krook
    Y.M.H.
    Posts: 6403
    December 17, 2012 at 7:51 pm #1121285

    Lake of the Woods or Devils Lake in ND

    Art Green
    Brookfield,WI
    Posts: 733
    December 17, 2012 at 8:05 pm #1121290

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    Key West.

    x2 I prefer my ice in a glass! And the FW scantily clad!

    trapsht
    Rockford, Il
    Posts: 311
    December 17, 2012 at 8:11 pm #1121293

    Thunderbird is very nice…good food and drinks with a cozy atmosphere in the bar area. Stay away from that Granrud guy though…nothing but trouble.

    erod61
    Posts: 45
    December 17, 2012 at 11:50 pm #1121353

    Would definitely recommend the Waubay trip. I was there at the end of September and the fishing was fantastic. Would love to go back and spend a week hammering the walleyes and jumbo perch. We spent the majority of our trip on Bitter though.

    arklite881south
    Posts: 5660
    December 18, 2012 at 12:17 am #1121364

    Quote:

    Thunderbird is very nice…good food and drinks with a cozy atmosphere in the bar area. Stay away from that Granrud guy though…nothing but trouble.

    icenutz
    Aniwa, WI
    Posts: 2540
    December 18, 2012 at 2:48 am #1121436

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    Thunderbird is very nice…good food and drinks with a cozy atmosphere in the bar area. Stay away from that Granrud guy though…nothing but trouble.

    I’ve heard the stories about him, what do you think the chances of running into that unsavory character would be? Don’t want to take any unnecessary chances!!!!

    icenutz
    Aniwa, WI
    Posts: 2540
    December 18, 2012 at 2:49 am #1121437

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    Key West.

    x2 I prefer my ice in a glass! And the FW scantily clad! [/quote

    That’s for after the fishing is done!!!!]

    icenutz
    Aniwa, WI
    Posts: 2540
    December 18, 2012 at 2:52 am #1121439

    Quote:

    Would definitely recommend the Waubay trip. I was there at the end of September and the fishing was fantastic. Would love to go back and spend a week hammering the walleyes and jumbo perch. We spent the majority of our trip on Bitter though.

    We must of been there at the same time, we were there the end of September and fished Bitter, the Perch bite sure was on!!!! We stayed at Circle Pines in the house he has behind the Motel.

    Really considering going back there, have never ice fished it but it cannot be too difficult to find the Perch and eyes.

    arklite881south
    Posts: 5660
    December 18, 2012 at 12:10 pm #1121487

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    Thunderbird is very nice…good food and drinks with a cozy atmosphere in the bar area. Stay away from that Granrud guy though…nothing but trouble.

    I’ve heard the stories about him, what do you think the chances of running into that unsavory character would be? Don’t want to take any unnecessary chances!!!!

    If you do run into me…….You’ll probably be lost and I’ll be your best friend then. LOL!!

    mbenson
    Minocqua, Wisconsin
    Posts: 3842
    December 18, 2012 at 7:29 pm #1121642

    Trip Ideas

    The below is a quote I have in the above post (links active above) part way down:

    Give Rob Manthei a call at St. Germain Resort in St. Germain. Lots of little lakes in pretty good shape right now for a good first ice bite. Place to stay, great restaurant, yours truly might be bartending, lots of great places to fish in scenic Vilas County!!!

    Rob Manthei
    St. Germain Lodge and Fibber’s Restaurant
    Mark Benson’s Reports Northern WI

    erod61
    Posts: 45
    December 19, 2012 at 2:52 am #1121787

    Wow, we were at Circle Pines also. Got yelled at for being loud during the packer game. Great fishing though. Going back next summer, maybe a little earlier in September.

    icenutz
    Aniwa, WI
    Posts: 2540
    December 19, 2012 at 3:04 am #1121792

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    Wow, we were at Circle Pines also. Got yelled at for being loud during the packer game. Great fishing though. Going back next summer, maybe a little earlier in September.

    Glad we were in the back house because we got very loud, a little Crown Royal and beers helps that happen!!! LAst year we went in October and the Walleye bite was better, not sure I would go earlier or not. I think fishing there is good most of the time.

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