Mushrooming near the fishing hot spots, approximately 1,500 to 3,000 are set up at any one time. This may sound like a lot, but with a huge lake like Lake of the Woods, there is no overcrowding. Like vagabonds, the houses will follow right along with the fishing patterns. Many are portable or come with skis which can be easily moved. There is even a portable, invented by a local resident, shaped like an igloo.
Dark house spearing for northern pike is another popular activity.
The first 10 days in December are extremely popular and productive. Spearing continues through February. Found along the shallow bays, the pike put up a good fight.