With 317,000 acres of Minnesota waters, Lake of the Woods is a fishing enthusiast’s dream come true. This “super-sized” fishing hole is right out Warroad’s front door.

Area resorts and fishing guides are happy to show you where the fish are biting. Whether you choose a spot on the open water of Lake of the Woods, or some place along the perimeter of the big water, you are sure to have an unforgettable fishing experience.

Most charter fishing guides offer half & full day trips. What to bring: A cooler for your catch, your fishing license, a camera (proof you really did “catch the big one”) and proper clothes for the weather.

For more information click here to see a complete list of guided fishing tours available from Warroad.

It has been a great week of fishing here on Lake of the Woods. Fishing the sandbars with hammered gold and chartreuse spinners tipped with a minnow or a leech has been working excellent.  Shallow and deep depths have both been working well 11’-16’ and 26’-32’.  Water temperature has been between 65-68 degrees this week.  Lots and lots of slot fish have been caught and released along with plenty for a limit to take home or fry up for a fish fry.  The week started off with some showers but the rest of the week looks beautiful. Time for some summer fun!

Fishing report complements of Sportsman Lodge.

At the Point, visitors enjoy swimming, building sandcastles, and playing at Rainbow Park. Docks are available for your boat and there’s great fishing right off the Blinker; the red buoy marking the channel. The public access provides plenty of parking, picnic shelters, walking/biking paths and a public fish-cleaning house and bathroom facilities as part of the Warroad city campground There’s also a public access point at Kakaygeesick Bay.

Warroad offers miles of shoreline, plentiful fishing, sandy beaches, hiking trails galore, performing arts, quaint shops, dining, unforgettable sunsets, starry nights & more!

If solitude is more your idea of a dream vacation, Warroad has plenty of that too. Book a private fishing charter or set sail on a sailboat (contact Stu Mickelson at www.facebook.com/stuart.mickelson.5 ). Spend the day hiking in one of the areas State forests, take a self guided tour of The Shed, ride the bike path, or rent a kayak from Doc’s Harbor Inn for the afternoon and enjoy mother natures peace & quite.

In the evenings (when you’re not enjoying a fish fry or s’mores over a campfire) head to a local restaurant, cool off with an ice cream cone from Bec’s Drive In, take in a Warroad Summer Theatre production, watch as the sunsets over the lake or spend the evening under the stars, and just maybe, you’ll catch a glimpse of the Northern Lights.

If your summer vacation list looks anything like this, add Warroad to your getaway list. Warroad boosts numerous activities for families, anglers, golfers, car enthusiasts, boater, retirees, outdoorsman, sportsman, newlyweds & the list goes on and on. Explore our website, then come visit Warroad, MN.

This 18 hole championship layout with a Par 72 – 6,942 yard design features four sets of tees and offers plenty of hazards (water and sand) to test the more experienced golfer while still giving the beginners a fair chance. The course is open to the public and has a relaxed atmosphere that will make anyone feel welcomed. Be sure to check out the 9^th green shaped as the state of Minnesota. The course is located 1 mile north of the intersection of US Hwy 313 & US Hwy 11 in Warroad, MN or five miles south of the US/Canadian border form Canadian Hwy 12.

Visit there website by clicking here.

Green and gold spinners tipped with a minnow are hot, hot, hot!  Check out these pictures!   Anchored and jigging in the northern reefs in 20’-25’ and in 17’-27’ outside of Lighthouse Gap and Zippel Bay has been working well. Some anglers are also finding success drifting and using leeches. Most walleyes caught have been in the 14”-18” and 25”-29” range. The weather is beautiful; the fish are biting, perfect days to be out in the boat!

Fishing report complements of Sportsman Lodge.

Not only do we have fantastic fishing on one of the most scenic lakes in the world, we also have one of the areas best car shows! The 10^th Annual North Country Cruisers classic car and bike show is only a few weeks away and its time to make your reservation. Car enthusiasts from all over gather to take in the views of these classics & now it’s your turn.

The show will be held on Saturday, June 27th, 2015 in Warroad, MN. Pre-registration begins at 6pm on Friday, June 26^th.

Don’t forget to make plans to visit The Shed, a Classic and Muscle Car Collection displayed in a 24,000 square foot building located on Hwy. 11 West, next to Lake Country Chevrolet Buick in Warroad, MN. There are over 100 cars available for your viewing enjoyment. Hours vary, so please call 218-386-2211 or 218-242-1498 for availability.

To view cars from past North Country Cruiser shows or more details, visit http://www.northcountrycruisers.com/

Warroad is excited to offer you small town, good old-fashioned fun! Most people agree that the 4^th of July is the highlight of any small town summer and Warroad’s is no exception. Anyone and everyone comes out on this festive day to proudly celebrate our nation’s independence. Stroll the streets and enjoy live music, chili cook-offs, homemade pies, games, contests, the parade, fireworks, and more! Check our business directory for a listing of places to stay for the long weekend.

The past few days the catching has really picked up! Nice walleyes have been found in the mud just outside Pine Island in 15’-22’ of water. Jigging with 3/8 oz. jigs tipped with a chub or shiner minnow has been working great. Anglers are also having good luck fishing the reefs farther north as well in 16’-21’ of water with the same approach. Reports of many 16”-26” walleyes have been biting this week. Water temperature is climbing; currently we are sitting at 60 degrees.

Fishing report complements of Sportsman Lodge.

Does your Mayor have a cool collectible car or two? How about a whole “shed” full?

The Shed is a Classic and Muscle Car Collection displayed in a 24,000 square foot building located on Hwy. 11 West, next to Lake Country Chevrolet Buick in Warroad, MN. There are 100+ cars available for your viewing enjoyment & unique finds around every corner!

It all began in 1981 when Bob Marvin bought a ’65 Riviera –which he still owns – as a reward to himself for celebrating one year of sobriety. Like a lot of men, Bob became enamored with cars. “The uniqueness of the cars, the designs of them – that’s a part of Americana history. The more I get into it, going back 60-70 years ago, I see innovations that were new then that could be applied to today’s cars. It’s fun and a little history lesson in one of our country’s biggest industries.”

True to the spirit of car culture, news of the Shed spread by word of mouth. “People come literally, from all over the world – Swedes, Norwegians, Germans, Italians, a kid from South America. We get an awful lot of people from Canada, just crossing back and forth and word getting around up there.” Indeed, the day I stopped in, a man from Sydney, Australia was touring, having heard about it from his friend in Steinbach, Manitoba.

While visitors are welcome to come through for a quick tour, what Bob really gets excited about are the cars’ stories. Out of his collection, about 80 of the cars are considered unique – meaning they might be the first one off the line – like the white 1960 Corvette with the VIN number 000001 – be a prototype, or have a unique ownership history. If you want to hear the stories behind the cars, plan to stay for an hour and a half to two hours.

Because the Shed is a private collection, there are no set hours. If you’d like to take a tour, all you need to do is “call the house” at (218) 386-2485. Bob and Loralee are also listed in the Warroad phonebook. “If you get an answering machine, just tell us who you are, what day you’re going to be there and what time, and we’ll see that it’s open.” Or you can call Rick at (218) 242-1498. You can also take a chance and just show up, but if you do, the best time to stop by is in the afternoon or evening. There is also no admission. In lieu of charging an entrance fee, Bob and Loralee invite people to leave donations for the various causes they support.

“If you come to town, take time, and we’ll tell you the stories.”

Check them out online, at www.theshedwarroad.com.