Current Report: February 2, 2012

Rainy Lake and International Falls.

Ice fishing has been great on Rainy Lake, jigging with minnows in anywhere from 25 to 35 feet of water has been working well from sand Bay eastward to Cranberry Bay.  The best places to look for lurking northern pike are around Black Bay and there are sporadic reports of crappie in Sand Bay.

Some of the best ice fishing spots have been opened up with the Park Service Ice Road around the north side of Dryweed Island and looping back to the Cranberry Bay Road.  There are lots of spots to try with portable gear along both stretches of ice road. Access to the Park roads is at the ramp at the Rainy Lake Visitor Center.

The area snowmobile trails are in great shape and riding conditions will be excellent for the next several days. All the park service snowmobile trails are open and staked as are all the ski and snowshoe trails.  To get the latest snowmobile trails reports, go to the local club’s website at www.ridetheborder.com where they usually post info after every grooming run.

For the most up-to-date information you can call the International Falls, Ranier and Rainy Lake Convention and Visitors Bureau at 1-800-325-5766.

Rainy Lake is a world-class fishery.

There are 940 miles of shoreline – with another 635 miles around 1,600 islands.   Rainy Lake is regarded as one of the most scenic fishing vacation destinations in the Midwest.

So, if you are fishing for a great vacation, plan your Rainy Lake and Rainy River vacation today! Come to our neck of the woods – and enjoy world-class fishing – and scenery that is second to none!

If you are looking for sure fishing success, consider hiring a fishing guide for year ‘round fishing adventures you will long remember. Call our office at 1-800-FALLS-MN for recommendations.