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| Hello all...Just looking for some advice on where to go in Canada to fish next year. I have never been up there and dont know where to start looking. I plan on spending 5-7 days doing nothing but fishing. Right now I am thinking of going sometime at the end of July. Any advice on where and when to go would be greatly appreciated. | |
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| Andy Myers Lodge
Why go anywhere else? | |
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| BallDawg,
Shoot me an email with more specifics (i.e. is family a consideration, just muskie or other species, budget, boat/no boat, etc).
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Location: minocqua, wi. | you will be well advised to fish andy myers lodge in vermillion bay, ontario. it's a place that is specifically focussed on making sure that everyone in camp gets the most accurate information on patterns, locations, baits and techniques to catch muskies during the week you are there. the only thing you could do wrong is to not listen to what you're being told. the guides are outstanding and i would recommend at least a day to learn a little more ... herbie has jugs on most spots and it's pretty easy to navigate an area that will both keep you busy and give you multiple shots at big fish ...
it's going to be my 4th year at AML after spending 10 years on LOTW ... i won't badmouth anywhere in canada, but i will tell you from my 13 year experience i will continue to go to Eagle and stay on that cabin on the rock ... | |
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| I have recently been asking the same question. After a couple of months checking out everything I could,I have settled on Eagle Lake. It seems to be the top choice among many seasoned Musky fisherman. The only place that I gave a second look at was Pipestone. Come Sept. Me and my buddies will be on Eagle looking for that 50 "er. Good luck | |
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| try the manitouweatherstation.com. it is a great lodge on lower manitou. it is a great place to stay, with some big fish swimming around in that lake, some right of the dock, check the pic on their website. | |
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| I'll put a plug in for my favorite place, Wabigoon. I've seen fish bigger than me b4.  | |
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Location: minocqua, wi. | limitgetter ... on eagle you don't look for the 50's ... they look for you! .... then it's a matter of whether or not the two of you can meet at the net or not .... | |
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Location: Roseau | If you are looking to fish hard and spend little money, click the link below for renting.
Angle portion of LOTW.
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| jonnysled...you're right. But they can't find me if I'm not on the right lake. Hopefully I can see one at the side of the boat.Again I agree it is up to him if he bites and if he wants to get in the net or not! Either or it will be fun in the trying. | |
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| try lake st clair canada. its very good. if your into 50,s its the best shot. the detroit river system is a sleeper also. | |
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Location: Syracuse, Indiana | Another vote for AML. Herbie will put you on fish. | |
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| What are you looking for??
If all you care about is big muskies, Eagle Lake, LOTW, St Clair, Lac Seul, Dryberry, Waibigoon, etc. will all be places where you might encounter some giant fish.
If you want guides, or lodging, meal plans, etc. than some resorts will be better than others. Are you camping, looking to stay at a lodge? Bringing a boat, or fishing out of a camp boat?
I will go back to AML, and I will do the same deal I did last year, Ultimate American Plan. Here is WHY:
1. You have to worry about exactly three things for your whole trip -- getting there, waking up in time to eat, and setting the hook.
2. His guides are top notch, and they (along with everyone else in camp) aren't secretive about it. They will happily tell you where they are seeing fish, what fish are moving on, when, and how. They want you to catch fish.
3. Steve Herbeck cares about one thing, and that is that his guests are well taken care of on and off the water. That's what his deal is, he really wants you to catch fish.
4. It ain't cheap, but there's not much better than knowing all you gotta do is drag your butt outta bed and fish. Breakfast? Done, just show up and eat. Lunch? Done, they pack it for you and give you a cooler. Bring a couple gatorades, that's it. And it's not like the usual gas station food and stale beef jerky you usually eat man -- it's good sandwiches with lots of meat, chips, fruit, and a snack included. Dinner? Done, again, just show up.
If you're one of those organized guys who prepares for all that stuff and can bring a weeks worth of food, pack lunch, etc. than maybe the meal plan isn't for you, but me? When I'm fishin, I'm fishin. If I gotta think about how/when/where/what to eat, I just won't eat. I ain't that organized, man. But walking 50 feet to eat pancakes, sausage, bacon, eggs, toast, etc. for breakfast? I can do that! Funny thing too -- you actually don't feel like a dog turd after a day on the water when you've had a good meal for breakfast and lunch.
The other cool thing is that you can custom build your trip - boat upgrades, gas, dock services, 1 day guided, 3 days guided, 6 days guided, fly outs, 4x4 trips, meals, no meals, dinner only, whatever you want to do or not do.
There's other camps, other lakes, and other deals out there, but after a week at AML I don't have any desire to go anywhere else.
Edited by esoxaddict 12/18/2007 4:25 PM
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Location: Rhinelander, Wisconsin | I fish Wabigoon, and really enjoy the system. Lots of water with very little pressure, walleyes, smallmouth, world class Pike, world class Muskies, and more. Indian Point Camp will take great care of you, and the walleye fishing is good enough to draw the prestigious In Fisherman Professional Walleye trail for the 2008 Super Pro event. | |
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| Balldawg, lots of great advice above but when going to Canada or on any musky trip you have to define a few of your expectations before making the decision...can you handle going to a lake with the possibility of getting skunked for 7 days? some big fish/low density lakes can do that to you if you are unfamiliar with the water / patterns/ spots etc ...lac seul, eagle come to mind..do you want maybe more action over size? are you getting a guide for a day or 2 or all week? so many questions to answer before you make your choice...tell us more of what you want and expect and maybe your budget and many can chime in on some good options... | |
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Location: Rhinelander, Wisconsin | Outstanding advice, bn. | |
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| The biggest thing to consider of course is what lake you are going to visit. But once you have that decided you have to consider where on the lake do you want to fish if you are looking at big water. It's not that fun running 30 miles to your spots and it sure isn't cheap.
I suggest Totem or Wiley Point on LOTW. Another great option is Shingwak on Whitefish Bay. But if you are going there then maybe consider a 3 day trip to Dryberry. | |
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| While I am a Canadian "rookie"....I am very confident about my ability to 'read' a lake and develop a strategy to locate muskies. I am not looking for the 'needle in a haystack' chance at a monster ski that would require me to spend 7 days of hard fishing in order to contact maybe 1 or 2 fish. However, I am not looking for numbers of 35-40" fish either because I could just stay in Minnesota on lakes I know and catch multiple fish for a lot less money.
I am looking for a shot at a large fish but I am also looking for a great experience. It would be ideal to have a lake that is fun to fish...great structure, beautiful scenery....with the chance of landing that trophy. There are so many variables that go into a trip like this...you could have the perfect lake with the best structure but if the muskies/weather arent cooperating...they you are S.O.L.
As far as money goes, I have been saving up for this trip since I got out of college and am ready to do it the right way...with maybe a little bit of the 'barta way' thrown in. I DO plan on fishing with a guide for at least 1 day in order to speed up the learing process about the lakes and patterns during that time of year.
I will be bringing my own boat with me if that makes a difference....its just nice to be able to work with something that you are familiar with....gives you that extra confidence which is HUGE.
There will be 2 of us on the trip and like I said earlier...we will be doing nothing but chuckin...Thanks for the help guys...happy holidays
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| sounds to me like Eagle would be a perfect lake for you and Andy Myers Lodge and Herbie would try like heck to get you on a big one....or 10....
Moosehorn Lodge on Lac Seul is another place that comes to mind...some big fish in there and it is awesome scenery (I've fished LS 4 x) and as you have probably seen the area they are fishing is putting out some girthy monsters...usually not common for LS but they are getting some fat ones in the deeper water area they fish...those 2 come mind as being spots at legit MONSTERS.
Good luck and post the pics when you get back would ya! | |
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| have to give a plug for the Lower Manitou lake. beautiful lake to fish. some true trophy hogs swim that water. try the manitouweatherstation fishing lodge, it is a hour boat ride from the landing, but once there you are right in prime muskie country. excellent accom., cook, guides(some that have been guiding the lake for over 30 years). won't be disspointed | |
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Location: Browerville, Minnesota | You want great structure? LOTW. You want beautiful scenery? LOTW. You want a shot at a monster muskie? LOTW.
While I have fished Eagle before and had a good experience, I must say that LOTW is THE muskie lake in theworld, IMHO.
Hiring a guide is great for learning spots, but it is also good for learning how to navigate areas of the lake. There are not many people I know that have gotten turned around on these LARGE lakes. Make sure that even if you have a GPS in your boat, you have the charts with you for the lake that you choose to fish. They are very good and will help immensely. Especailly since the chips haven't been mapped as specifically as they are for MN and WI. Guys that fish these lakes for 20-30 years still take out lower units!
Right now I would have to say that the hottest area on the Woods, is probably the Northwest portion of the lake. It is a great place to fish and is not to far away from the Big Narrows and Monument Bay...two areas of the lake that have been producing monster fish for what seems like forever. My vote for resorts in that area is Walsh's Baystore Camp (www.baystore.com). Frank and his staff will put you on the fish and you will love it up there.
Edited by Manta18 12/22/2007 8:51 AM
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