Woman Lake isn't Minnesota's biggest lake or deepest lake. But ask any angler and they'll tell you stories about fishing on Woman Lake. Just like the terrain surrounding the lake, the bottom shows the wide variety of structure that provides habitat for eight species of fish. Across the center of the nearly-5,000 acre lake is a sand-gravel flat with points and turns around its edge. Gravel and rock bars are scattered across the western half of the lake. Although the average depth is only 25 feet, there are holes ranging from 40 to 60 feet deep.

Because Woman Lake covers nearly 5,000 acres, when the wind starts blowing, the water can get rough. Our location on Broadwater Bay lets you continue fishing even after the open areas of the lake become too choppy.

We've been fishing Woman Lake for over ten years. We're glad to mark up a map showing you where to look for your favorite species. We can connect you with a guide if you need one.

We have a fleet of deluxe Lund fishing boats with 25-horsepower electric-start Mercury motors, electric trolling motors, pedestal seats, depth finders, live wells, and lights. We have a selection of tackle and bait and straight and pre-mixed gas at our lighted dock. We have a registered scale, ice, and battery chargers at the dock. We'll pack your fish in ice for the trip home.

You can launch your own boat from our paved ramp.

Here are the species of fish found in Woman Lake and the record catch of each...

Walleyes
Because of Woman Lake's clarity of up to 12 feet, walleye like to hide in the weeds or the shadow of boulders. The lake is stocked by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and the Lakes Association.

Muskies
The Woman Lake muskies are considered a tough prey. Although there are fewer Muskie in the lake than in some other lakes, there have been state record-setting catches from Woman Lake including the '87's 52-incher weighing 40 lbs., 3 ozs.

Bluegills
In mid-May, Bluegills begin to gather to spawn in shallow bays amid vegetation. The spawning beds appear as round, light-colored depressions. A bobber rigs baited with a worm, waxworm, or small leech works but fly-fishing is more fun. After mid-June, the larger bluegills move out to deeper water.

Crappies
You'll need to be here in Spring to catch crappies in the shallow bays. As the Summer begins, they disappear for the rest of the open-water season Otter Bay, not far from Broadwater Bay, is one of the ten best crappie spots in Minnesota.

Smallmouth Bass
The best place to catch smallmouth bass is over a shallow rocky reef. Keep your boat to the side and cast to them. The season opens in late May or early June, right around spawning time. The males stay in the spawning area for a week or so while the larger females seek out water as deep as 18 feet. Smallmouth bite best on overcast days with a light chop. Mornings and evenings are better than mid-day..

Largemouth Bass
Broadwater Bay is the kind of area that largemouth bass like. By mid-June they've moved into the heavier vegetation and warmer water of bays like Broadwater. They stay here until mid-September. By October, they're seeking cover in deeper waters and submerged weeds.

Northern Pike
Woman Lake has a good population of four- to six-pound Pike. They bite best when the water is cool. After early June, they're heading for deeper, cool water. By Fall, they're back in the shallow water biting on spoons, buck tails, jerkbaits or jigs with four- to six-inch minnows.

Perch
Most perch are caught by ice fisherman but they're a fun change of pace during the early summer. Minnows work well in June around sand-gravel points.