A sad day for anglers looking forward to spring fishing for walleyes on the Rainy River.
This morning, the Lake of the Woods County Board of Commissioners met via teleconference with the Koochiching County Commissioners. The Koochiching County Board voted unanimously to close the Kooch County owned Rainy River accesses which include the Upper Sioux landing, Frontier landing, Nelson Park landing and Vidas landing with concerns about large number of anglers coming into the area in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. This decision will be reviewed April 14th at their next board meeting.
In addition, the Lake of the Woods County Board voted to close all county controlled right away landing that provide access to the Rainy River until further notice. This will be reviewed weekly.
Last night, the Baudette City Council voted to close the two river accesses in Baudette, Peace Park and Timber Mill Park, until further notice.
This is a challenging time for many. Please keep the many small businesses and everyone who works at them, the resort community, guides, restaurants, bars, gas stations, hardware stores, bait shops, anglers, and others affected in your thoughts and prayers.
We encourage people to pull together during these tough times and look forward to open water fishing very soon and all of the enjoyment it will bring.
The Lake of the Woods area so appreciates everyone who visits and fishes the area. Looking forward to better times.
Thank you!
*ATTENTION*
Based on recent circumstances, we, Flag Island Resort, will be closing our lodge, bar and cabins based on the Governor’s decision to shut down bars and restaurants and the uncertainty of the borders closing for the season. We are taking this serious and hope everyone is taking the precautions recommended to help this pandemic. We apologize for this inconvenience, but we are looking out for everyone’s safety. We also want to take the time to thank everyone for an incredible winter season and we look forward to the open water! We hope everyone stays safe. If you are concerned about the border, you can follow @CanBorder on twitter for updates.
A great way to end a week long fishing trip for this group! #lakeofthewoods #low #northwestangle #northern #walleye #musky #muskie #crappie #perch #icefishing #winterfishing #ontario #canada #fishing #optoutside #exploremn #mnmade
Off-Season Hours:
Lodge: 9 A.M. to bartender’s discretion.
Kitchen: 9 A.M. to 8 P.M.
This will be implemented March 15th, 2020.
We love when the fish are biting! #lakeofthewoods #low #mn #minnesota #mnfishing #ontariofishing #ontario #canada #optoutside #explore #outdoors #fishing #icefishing #walleye #northern #crappie #perch #muskie #musky @ Flag Island Resort
Look at the next generation of great fishermen. We love family time here up at flag! 🎣🐟 #Flagisland #lakeofthewoods #low #minnesotafishing #mnfishing #mnoutdoors #exploreoutdoors #optoutside #ontario #ontariofishing #winterfishing #icefishing #walleye #northern #musky #muskie #crappie #perch @ Flag Island Resort
Snow Rally this Saturday at Sportsman's on Oak Island. Stop on by at Flag for some great food and a free drink with proof of Rally ticket! Safe riding!
Walleye Wednesday #flagisland #fishing #icefishing #minnesota #mn #mnfishing #ontario #canada #ontariofishing #lakeofthewoods #low #optoutside #exploremn
Come visit us Valentine's Day weekend for some great deal specials! Starts at 5 pm.