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Location: Germantown, WI | I have done a ton of research in the last 2 weeks and even got some insight from some of you on camps to consider for a father/son trip (he is 9) this year in late august. After all my research, I'm kind of liking this one. I've went into thread history and tried to read as much as I can on this camp, with again some really positive reviews. For anyone with knowledge/experience with this place, any additional insight would be appreciated. Here were a few of my initial needs that I had wanted to be met.
- a drive to location
- I want to take my own boat
- American plan so we don't have to cook
- decent cabins
- remote wilderness feel
- opportunity for multi-species (walleye, musky, smallies, and pike)
- spots where we aren't in big water settings all the time..... if windy, just so we have plenty of spots to get out of wind
- August likely timeframe
- I don't want to travel 15 miles just to fish good spots
- nice resort hosts, helpful with map marking etc.
if anyone has some basic insights into what kind of structure is in this part of LOTW or anything else with regards to presentation/colors at this time of year (any species, not just muskie) that would be helpful as well. Feel free to PM me if you are more comfortable doing so.
Thanks,
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| I've stayed at Witch Bay, and would do so again. It meets all of your criteria pretty well. The only thing is that if you have a big wind that is straight westerly, Andrews Bay can get to be a bit dicey depending on the size of your boat and your tolerance/experience in big water, and you might be limited to Witch Bay itself...which isn't necessarily a bad thing. Some good fishing spots in Witch.
As to the muskie fishing, I think overall muskie density in this area would be best termed as "moderate" in comparison to the NW Angle or Sabaskong regions of LOTW. And the really good spots in the immediate area seem to be relatively well-known and certainly do see some pressure.
But there are big fish around, and action can be good when the conditions are right. Facilities are nice enough, and the hosts/owners are excellent and will go out of their way to mark up a map for you and ensure you have a good/safe visit. Smallies, pike and walleye action should be very good as well. | |
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Location: Downers Grove, IL | ^^ everything above is correct. Not cheap, but if you're looking for a "remote" American Plan/drive to experience on LOTW, WBC should be what you're looking for. We burned some gas the week I spent there going as far south as Sunset Channel. Lots of water in between. Moore's Bay is a great area and not far. If you're planning on mixing it up and not strictly fishing Muskies, I think you will be pleased. | |
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Location: Smith Creek | I enjoyed my stay there, we were the only muskie guys in camp at the time, had em all to ourselves.
Use the term "drive to" loosely, that's one hell of a drive the last 5-10 miles, especially towing a boat. Seriously, you think "great , we're here!" and then spend the next hour navigating that "road". Worth it though.
Like Matt said, density is lower but there are some very nice fish right in Witch Bay, and most of the saddles and bays nearby. Walleyes and bass and pike are stupid easy. Food was good, cabins nice. Docking easy and conveniant.
Fish were on the cabbage (which was abundant) when we there (July).
Edited by Flambeauski 1/21/2014 9:22 AM
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