Okay, back to the good news. Water temperatures have risen on average around 12 degrees. At the beginning of the week I recorded temperatures on Central hovering around 50 degrees. Today, (June 6th) temperatures off the dock were grasping the 63 degree mark. The warmer water has the weeds beginning to pop.
Walleye
The walleye are holding in two locations, wherever current is present and mud flats. According to most of the outposts, only some fish are scattered on rocky points. 6-8' is the optimal depth for located walleye. Small jigs 1/4 oz with 3" tails have been most effective for fish.
Northern
Most pike are holding in the same locations as walleye. Warm sunny bays and rapids have been producing trophy fish. Bucktail spinners and twitching Rapala's have been excellent lures for catching toothy trophies.
Burnt
The final touches were applied to Burnt this week. Some final trim was placed around the doors and hand rails for the steps was installed. Corey, Tyrol and myself spent a day constructing new boat ramps. The cabin looks great and is ready for the 2012 season. We attempted fishing one evening, however we only had one fishing rod. With a little engineering, Tyrol boated 19 fish with some fishing line attached to a section of PEX water line and a jig. He was the provider of our dinner in a matter minutes.
Central
The East and West rapids have been the go to walleye locations. Several large 36"+ pike have been boated and released while jigging throughout the area. The extreme north end of the lake has produced ample amounts of walleye. For guests that are willing to portage, the East Rapids has been hot for walleye. Be prepared to get your feet wet with the high waters flowing over the rapids.
Cocos
One word: rapids. Guests could sit below the rapids and catch fish until their hands turned raw. A number of 22-28" walleye have been photo'd and released this week. For those that want to explore, above the north rapids has produced plenty of fish. The shallow bays adjacent to camp have been holding an amazing amount of fish. As of today, the second set of rapids is sporty for shooting. The rising water has made it difficult for guests to navigate up to the Sagawitchewan river. A week without rain should lower the water levels enough.
South
Guests at South have had great luck on the north end of the lake the past couple of days. Jigging the windy shoreline has been a favorite technique. As usual, the narrows to the south of the camp is hot. Not many pike have been reported.
SW
A simple lake for a fishing report. The fish have been caught everywhere. Off the dock, across the the lake, you name the spot and the guests claim fish were holding there. Lots and lots of walleye.
Favourable/Lemonade
I chatted with the guests on Monday. They reported Favorable was on the slow side for fishing, however they admitted to focusing more on Lemonade Lake. In one day four guests claimed boating and releasing 500 fish, wow! Most were walleye, however lots of jumbo perch were caught along with sauger. They were planning on fishing Favorable more later in the week. This time of year, when the water temperatures are below 65 degrees. I like to focus on the creeks in the south arm of Favorable. Pike alley will be a go to spot as soon as the weeds start popping. Several Merlin birds have set up their nest around the cabins and have been providing plenty of entertainment for the guests.
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| A 44" West Lake monster pike. |
I talked with the guests today and fishing has been explosive in the Fish Bowl (southern end of the lake). Plenty of 36"+ pike have been boated and released. Two guests last week boated and released a 44" and a 41" fish along with 30 fish between 30" and 40", most located in the Fish Bowl. Jigging about 400 yards back from the east rapids has been a great way to catch walleye.
Good luck on the water everyone,
Nathan
www.bighookcamps.com
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