Your ONE-STOP Destination for a LIFETIME of Big Fish Tales!

We won’t mince words – Lake of the Woods is a strong contender for the title of ‘Best Fishing Lake in North America,’ if not the entire world. At 85 miles long and 56 miles wide and up to 315 feet deep in places, this lake breeds enormous game fish of all species. When our guides take you out on Lake of the Woods, you can hope to catch:

Shady Roost staff of friendly and knowledgeable fishing guides will take you out on an all-day fishing adventure. You’re welcome to bring your own rod, bait and tackle but don’t worry if you forgot; we have all the gear you need! While you’re out with your guides from 7:15 in the morning until 4 in the afternoon, our guides will regale you with funny tales of fishing trips past, most of which are actually true! Midway through your day, you’ll stop for a fresh shore lunch made from your morning catch. We also will clean and package your fish to take home!

Depending on the species you want to chase, we also fish Kakagi Lake just down the road as well.

Jesse Scally
Local Guide
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Once in a lifetime experience. Great lodge dinners and breakfast. Guides know how to keep you on the fish and have a fish fry mid day on an island.
Paul Caputo DDS
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Just returned from my second visit to Shady Roost. This place is just marvelous! The accommodations are wonderful, the food and services are impeccable! Jason was a great guide and cannot wait to return!
Kurtis Short
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What a gem this Lodge is! We had amazing food all 3 nights, caught lots of great fish, had campfires, laughed so much my ribs hurt. Everything about the lodge is amazing. All the details have and will be thought about. Grant runs the place thoroughly, and it's a trip of a lifetime. I hope I can get back for a second trip soon.
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