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Lake of the Woods sports one of the finest fisheries in the United States.
While the fish most sought after is the Walleye, other species abound. Northern
Pike, Sauger, Small Mouth Bass, Lake Sturgeon, Crappie and Muskie are in
abundance. Each area of the Lake has it’s own predominance of certain
species.
Lake of the Woods is one of the most scenic lakes in the state of Minnesota
and definitely the largest. Located at the far northern border of the state,
Lake of the Woods covers parts of Minnesota, Manitoba, and Ontario.
The Western portion of the Lake is mainly one large body of water with open
stretches of up to 45 miles, while the Eastern portion of the Lake is predominantly
islands. The beauty of this lake is breathtaking regardless of which state,
country or province you are in.
Facts:
Lake of the Woods has 2,000 square miles and is the size of the state of
Rhode Island
Lake of the Woods has 65,000 miles of shoreline
Lake of the Woods has 14,500 charted islands, most of which are inhabited
by Moose, Bear, Bald Eagle, and other wildlife. Schedule a short flight
with the local flight service and view the incredible beauty.
Historical Data:
Lake of the Woods was once thought to be the head waters of the Mississippi.
Lake of the Woods was one of the first pioneered areas in the mid west,
and was valued for fur, lumber and gold mining.
Ft. St. Charles and Massacre Island are only a part of the areas colorful
history. Visit the local museum for in-depth data.
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