Lake of the woods sleeper

  • brad-o
    Mankato
    Posts: 410
    July 10, 2020 at 5:48 pm #1956386

    Looking for recommendation of sleepers? This would be my first time doing a sleeper trip so any info on what to bring also appreciated.

    rjohnson8404
    Posts: 199
    July 10, 2020 at 10:50 pm #1956428

    My vote is stay off the lake and do day houses or stay at any of the places up there and run portables. Seldom is there action past dark. Bankers hours lake.

    bigpike
    Posts: 6259
    July 11, 2020 at 5:24 am #1956438

    Sportsmans is a great choice. They have great service. They check in on you every day. Bring you bait and if you need something they will get it for you. It’s a great adventure and you get to ride out to your sleeper in one of these….

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    bigpike
    Posts: 6259
    July 11, 2020 at 6:57 am #1956444

    Sportsmans will have info on what to bring. Basically your sleeping bag / pillow. Food stuff. Fishing gear. Beverage of choice. Mid week is the best time to go. Better prices, less pressure, better service.

    Reef W
    Posts: 2830
    July 11, 2020 at 8:29 am #1956450

    If cost is a factor Wheeler’s has two (I think) sleeper shacks in their RV area you can stay in and then drive out to the day shacks for fishing. It’s cheaper than the nice cabins but let’s you come in and use the shower house, restaurant, etc. For two people the cost was a lot more reasonable than their other lodging.

    matthewkolden
    Posts: 348
    July 11, 2020 at 4:47 pm #1956520

    I haven’t rented from the, but I’ve never heard anything bad about Freds Beds, either. Known lots of people who have rented from them and they’ve all had positive feedback.

    munchy
    NULL
    Posts: 4947
    July 11, 2020 at 9:10 pm #1956559

    Stay. Away. From. Arnesons Rocky Point! Have stayed there a few times (last 2 times were not my decision) and always leave saying I never want to go there again. Couldn’t be run any less organized.

    al-wichman
    SE Wisconsin
    Posts: 450
    July 11, 2020 at 9:37 pm #1956564

    Never had any issues with Arnesens. We still use them if we have a big group trip. I have used Nels at Fred’s Beds as well and would recommend them also.

    bigstorm
    Southern WI
    Posts: 1468
    July 12, 2020 at 3:09 pm #1956643

    My wife and I went out of Zipple Bay a few years ago, we enjoyed it. We did the shallow water sleeper (15ft of water) for the early morning and evening bite and we also had a deep water house for daytime use (32ft)

    Eric Hammerud
    Posts: 45
    July 19, 2020 at 12:38 pm #1958427

    Im a fan of boarderview lodge. I usually go there 2 times every winter. The best thing I like about sleeper houses is that I’m not anyone”s schedule. I can sleep in if I want, make food when I want and do it on my time…my.02

    Welder guy
    Posts: 41
    July 24, 2020 at 5:22 pm #1960058

    Used Fred’s beds last time up, total professional, Nels and crew are top notch, I’ve heard great things about Jeff’s iceominiuma or however its called.

    Sylvanboat
    Posts: 1008
    July 25, 2020 at 9:43 am #1960270

    900 lb gorilla (to me) is bathroom. I have seen numerous YouTube videos of guys in wheelhouses with no bathrooms, and out there for days. Where are they relieving themselves? What does the area around the wheelhouse look like?

    Coletrain27
    Posts: 4789
    July 25, 2020 at 12:00 pm #1960296
    Sylvanboat wrote:

    900 lb gorilla (to me) is bathroom. I have seen numerous YouTube videos of guys in wheelhouses with no bathrooms, and out there for days. Where are they relieving themselves? What does the area around the wheelhouse look like?

    Bucket and garbage bags or dry flush toilet is what most people use

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