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| Myself and my 2 teenage sons are planning our 1st trip to Lake of the woods for 2 weeks starting the last week of July. We will be pulling a boat behind our RV. I have a choice between either near Morson(Sabaskong Bay area) or NW Angle. Does anyone have an opinion on the quality of the Muskie fishing between these 2 locations in late July early Aug?
Any other considerations that might make one better than the other?
We will be using a 19 foot bass boat with a 175hp so distance to the good fishing spots might be part of the decision as it does like sucking up the gas.
I'm open to other good LOTW locations if you know of a good camp the takes RV's, I'm going to make the reservations this weekend.
Any other advice or ideas would be greatly appreciated
Edited by Hoosiertech 6/23/2006 11:06 PM
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Location: Perham, MN | I havn't been to the the Angle yet, but Moroson is near Sabaskong bay, which is known for its great muskie fishing.
Goodluck,
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| I have been to the Angle for 5 years in a row now and love it. Can't speak for other parts of LOTW, but you will not be disappointed by the NW Angle. |
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Location: Minnetonka , MN. | I go to both.20 miles of dirt roar to get to N.W. Angle and if it raining you get mud like concret. Red Wing has a nice camp ground. |
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| I have fished both and they are both very good. You can't go wrong. I like the NW Angle better but it is harder to get to.
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| 6 of one, half dozen of the other so far as fishing goes. But the drive to the Angle is a b*tch. |
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Location: St. Louis, MO., Marco Is., FL, Nestor Falls, ON | I have made that drive to the angle many times and Tech is absolutely right. The sand on the road can also sandblast off paint from you hull and trailer. If I were in your shoes, I'd fish Sabaskong since you have the RV to deal with. |
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Location: Yahara River Chain | I just got back from a week at the Angle. First time. I was not that impressed, but that may be due to lack of weeds, low water, and muddy looking water. Saw vey few fish (even with legendary guide, Doug Johnson).
What was said about the road is true. We left at 4:30am this morning and a rain over night made the road not the least bit dusty, but it also covered the boat and trailer with a coat of nasty mud. I'll bet it won't be easy to remove. Lets also remember that you need to get a a RBAC (Canada's Remote Area Border Crossing permit) and a I68 (USA's remote crossing permit) to get from Canada and USA (back and forth) and call in ever night to the US Immigration Dept., if you are staying in MN. Either that or go to the video phone every night (will still need the RBAC). Go to Norhtwest Angle Outpost web site for a link to an application. Do right away as it will take a least a month to process.
The farther east & north we went the clearer the waters seems. This may change in late July/Aug as the bloom sets in. I think its been said Sab has more smaller fish and the Angle has fewer larger fish. Not sure if this is true, maybe someone can comment farther on this.
Hope this helps. |
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| I appreciate all the great input so far. I am Definately very torn here. After some more research I'm basically down to Jakes Northwest angle or Buena Vista by Morson. Buena Vista costs almost double the price of Jakes. The gas costs more also.
Maybe someone else can add to this but I get the impression the Sabaskong area has much more boat traffic and fishing pressure than the angle? I somewhat like the idea of being more remote. The dirt road and border hassles are a negative, but not a dealbreaker. I'm leaning towards the angle but the lack of weeds comment sure rattled me a bit.
Someone mentioned they were in the angle last week and there was a lack of weeds, does anyone know if that is normal or more to do with the water being down? Is locating the fish tougher in the Angle then ?
My father and my 2 sons like to catch walleye and pike also, that could weigh into the decision.
I feel like I may be making more out of this than I should, But I have never had the chance to take a trip like this with my father and my 2 sons and I'm really trying to make it a memorable trip.
I'm putting off the decision for another day or two.
Any other input would be greatly appreciated.
Edited by Hoosiertech 6/24/2006 11:09 PM
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Location: Yahara River Chain | "Maybe someone else can add to this but I get the impression the Sabaskong area has much more boat traffic and fishing pressure than the angle?"
Check with some of the local resorts at the Angle and you will find they are booked full. The word is out about the Angle and don't kid yourself, its get a bunch of pressure.
"Someone mentioned they were in the angle last week and there was a lack of weeds, does anyone know if that is normal or more to do with the water being down? "
This is NOT normal. Yes, I think it is due to the low water (2ft and dropping). However, nobody knows why the Angle has such muddy looking water that started last winter (ice fishing for walleyes was poor this past winter).
"Is locating the fish tougher in the Angle then?"
It shouldn't be as many fish locate on to rocks late July into August. Our group saw most muskies on rocks last week. Pike are using the limited weeds. Some cabbage even were covered with slime. |
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| No, the greater fishing pressure USED to be condensed into and around Sabaskong. Thank God for the MH schools and many articles in various mags, seems the pressure has shifted over to the NW Angle. We will be staying at Buena Vista 7/15-7/29.
Bottom line, if it's cheaper to fish NW Angle, I'd do it. Boo hoo, get a little mud on the car and boat, take a little time to wash it off when you get home. That's no big deal. Working to pay-off a bill you maybe shouldn't have to bear, especially with two teenage sons, now that's a little harder to take. Either way the fishing will be awesome. You will fall in love with either place, and have shots at many fish and some big girls to boot.
IMO, in this day and age I'd go the $$$ route. There are 30s, 31s, 32s...48s, 49s, 50s... 55s, etc in Sab Bay AND the NW Angle.
Edited by esox50 6/25/2006 12:27 AM
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| You'd be crazy not to call Mylie's Camp in Morson if you're considering Sabaskon Bay. Location, docks, RV sites are the best in the area. Only problem is getting a spot on short notice. Good Luck. |
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| WE just returned from a long weekend from Mylies Place in Morson, GOt some great video of some muskies,
Justin at Mylies Place runs a great resort, We caught 11 muskies and also a 49.999999, 48.5 and a bunch of others, excellent trip.
we fished all main lake island Cabbage patches thats where the fish were, Fished in Sabaskong bay & Stevens Bay area, top water was hot!!!!!!!!, water temps 68-75. Good Luck!
Dusty Carlson
Chippewa Falls, WI
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| been to bothe sandblasted my trailer my trip to the angle had to get it repainted id go to mylies place in morson did a real good job redoing the campground area to accommodate electrical and plumbing for rvs and more shaded areas than at redwing stayed there also redwing. also new floating dock system |
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| dusty can you get any farhther away from where you werte really fishing lol
turtle |
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Location: Chippewa Falls, WI | Hey Turtle, Have I met you up ther before?
I recomend Mylies place, also for camping Great host & brand new floating docks.
Good Luck |
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| muskie! nut - 6/24/2006 10:30 PM
I just got back from a week at the Angle. First time. I was not that impressed, but that may be due to lack of weeds, low water, and muddy looking water. Saw vey few fish (even with legendary guide, Doug Johnson).
What was said about the road is true. We left at 4:30am this morning and a rain over night made the road not the least bit dusty, but it also covered the boat and trailer with a coat of nasty mud. I'll bet it won't be easy to remove. Lets also remember that you need to get a a RBAC (Canada's Remote Area Border Crossing permit) and a I68 (USA's remote crossing permit) to get from Canada and USA (back and forth) and call in ever night to the US Immigration Dept., if you are staying in MN. Either that or go to the video phone every night (will still need the RBAC). Go to Norhtwest Angle Outpost web site for a link to an application. Do right away as it will take a least a month to process.
The farther east & north we went the clearer the waters seems. This may change in late July/Aug as the bloom sets in. I think its been said Sab has more smaller fish and the Angle has fewer larger fish. Not sure if this is true, maybe someone can comment farther on this.
Hope this helps.
We're heading to Monument Bay Lodge first week of September. Heading in by rental car to Young's Bay Marina and getting picked up by the lodge their. We'll be using rental boats from the lodge and only be going back to Young's bay on our way out the following Saturday. Will we need any special permits for that? |
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Location: Minnetonka , MN. | You don't need a permit but you will have toacall in , Give Lynne or Jim a call they will tell you what you have to do. I have a RABC so I don,t need to call when going into Canada |
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Location: Forest Lake, Mn. | You mention that you will have an RV. If you go to the Angle, you have to launch at Youngs Bay with everyone else. Parking space could be a problem. I've only been to the Angle once but finding a place to put the truck and trailer was a bit of a challenge. Just something else to be aware of. Might be Ok if your there earlier in the day when the people who are leaving pull out but if you arrive later in the afternoon it could be a hassle with a big rig. I don't know if you can stay in your RV at Youngs Bay or not.
Perhaps someone who's been to Youngs Bay more than I have can comment further on this.
Edited by fishpoop 7/1/2006 8:59 PM
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| Thanks alot for everyones input, I ended up choosing Jakes NW Angle resort. Very reasonable rates at $20 a night for their RV campsites, They have a ramp and a slip for the boat was included. The most reasonable in the Sabaskong area was 35 a night and 10 a day for the boat slip, so over double the price for the camping and 25% more for boat fuel, the decision was easy. Hopefully the mudflaps on the RV will save the trailer from too much sandblasting from the 20 mile stretch of dirt road.
Now all I need is to hear a good report of some Skies being caught in that neck of the woods. |
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LOTW Morson or NW Angle ?