As of November 1st, fall fishing on Lake of the Woods is in full swing, and the conditions are ideal for a productive day on the water. Here’s what you need to know:

### Weather and Water Conditions
The weather forecast indicates a crisp autumn day with temperatures ranging from the mid-40s to mid-50s. Surface water temperatures are in the low to mid-50s, which is perfect for activating the fish. Overnight lows will continue to drop, keeping the water cool and the fish active.

### Sunrise and Sunset
Sunrise today is at 7:43 AM, and sunset will be at 5:34 PM, giving you plenty of daylight to fish.

### Fish Activity
Yesterday saw excellent action for walleyes and saugers on the south shore of Lake of the Woods. Anglers reported catching good numbers of fish, including some larger walleyes, in water depths ranging from 20 to 27 feet. The colder water has the fish snapping, making it a great time to be out there.

### Types and Amounts of Fish
Walleyes and saugers are the main targets right now, with many anglers reporting limits of both species. Additionally, there are good reports on crappies, muskies, jumbo perch, and pike as the waters cool.

### Best Lures and Bait
For walleyes and saugers, jigging with live or frozen emerald shiners is highly effective. Anchor your boat and jig over the side, using jig colors such as gold, glow white, glow red, chartreuse, orange, or pink. A gold jig paired with any of these colors is often a winning combination. For crappies, gold jigs tipped with small fathead minnows have been successful.

### Hot Spots
The south shore of Lake of the Woods is a hot spot, particularly around points, neck-down areas with some current, and transition areas from rock to mud. The Northwest Angle is also producing well, with walleyes keying in on various areas with structure.

### Tidal Report
While Lake of the Woods is not a tidal body of water, the flow of the Rainy River can affect fishing conditions. Currently, the river's flow is stable, which helps in maintaining good fishing conditions.

In summary, today is a great day to head out to Lake of the Woods. Dress warmly, and be prepared for some excellent fall fishing. The combination of cool water, active fish, and the right lures and bait should make for a memorable trip.