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| Hi Everyone,
I am thinking of fishing the northwest angle for a week (mid July to beginning of August time frame). Looking for a two bedroom cabin to sleep a couple of guys with an AC. I have fished in the Morson area for a few years but am not super excited about the fishing there. I had heard that the angle could be much better. Is there any truth to that? Is the water similar (water clarity, water color, structure)? What lodge(s) would anyone recommend? I was recommended to try the sunset lodge. I would like to hire a guide for the first day to get the lay of the land. I will be buying the lake master LOTW chip and have a paper map. Is there anything else needed in terms of maps?
I am ultimately up there to enjoy the scenery, relax and catch fish. One of my biggest questions is how does the fishing in the angle compare to that in the Morson area (Red Wing Lodge or Buena Vista)? Is it much better (worth the drive)? Is it going to be a hassel to fish with the border being so near and us likely fishing both MN and Canadian water? Does that make it a ton more expensive?
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Location: oswego, il | Sunset Lodge has two bedroom condos, perfect for what you are looking for. They are on oak island in the angle. |
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| What did you not like about Morson? The 2 areas are different but pretty similar in many ways. Guys who like to run fish some of the same water from both locations. |
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| I like everything about Morson except the actual fishing. I thought it was not a whole lot better than what I can get here in WI. I heard the angle is better. Is there any truth to that? |
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| Also, is a 1775 Lund Impact (basically an 18 foot deep v walleye boat) going to be fine up in the angle. I know that in the Morson area it can really blow but I could always find a spot out of the wind. I have fished the bay (Green Bay) with my boat without any issues.
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Location: Elk River, Minnesota | You’ll be just fine in that rig.. lots of areas to get out of the wind if need be.
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| I’d be surprised if you found the angle to be way better fishing than Morson having fished both. The angle certainly has more areas that fish well in wind though.
As far as compared to your Wisconsin experience I guess that just depends on what you are accustomed to. I either fish the TC metro or Canada. Since I can pick my times here around home in the TC I catch more big fish here than in Canada. FAR better fishing experience up there though and well worth the drive. |
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Location: Stevens Point, Wisconsin | I would say one of the differences between the two locations is you will find more spots in closer proximity to one another in the Angle. More fishable structure in the Angle and one could argue higher concentrations of fish. Seems that the Angle has more pressure especially in mid July to first week of August. Fish the same structure you did down south. From what I understand the Morson area 30 - 40 years ago was loaded with fish, then the Angle was loaded with fish 10-20 years ago and now it seems Morson is seeing better results the last few years. Seems to be a noticeable drop off in fish numbers in the Angle the last few years. But pressure in the Angle I'm sure has a lot to do with it. If I were you I would avoid the Angle in Mid July. |
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Location: The desert | Finprof - 7/27/2019 10:58 AM
I like everything about Morson except the actual fishing. I thought it was not a whole lot better than what I can get here in WI. I heard the angle is better. Is there any truth to that?
If this was your take away, you probably aren’t going to do well in either area. |
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| My take is that the Angle is definitely better than Morson. More spots, more fish. Unfortunately everyone is finding this out from a certain few people posting videos and pictures every day and blowing the place up like it's Green Bay or Vermillion. Morson is getting HEAVILY pressured now because of the same reason. My feeling is that MN and Green Bay is getting tough in general, so people are moving on to the next big thing. To me that's Lake of the Woods. But just like any other lake, it can't take the pressure. The resource is not unlimited like so many people think.
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Location: Duluth | Pointerpride102 - 7/29/2019 7:32 AM
Finprof - 7/27/2019 10:58 AM
I like everything about Morson except the actual fishing. I thought it was not a whole lot better than what I can get here in WI. I heard the angle is better. Is there any truth to that?
If this was your take away, you probably aren’t going to do well in either area.
I was thinking the same thing, what the!
But yea go to the Angle, it will be worth it since you're clearly looking for a change up. |
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| I don't think you could refer to the angle as the next big thing man...the angle has been known about and heavily heavily fished for years now!! And there is another reason besides social media that blew the place up. IMO |
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Location: Madison, WI | Between the weed die off and the pressure, alot of the fish on LOTW said "f$*@ this noise" and headed out to open water. Still good amounts of fish to catch regardless. Just remember it much different back in mid 90s. good god that was 25 years ago.
Doesnt matter the area, if the weather is tough the week your there, fishing will suck and be tough. Weather good, wow, 6 fish days and this place is amazballs!!!! |
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Location: Lake Country, Wisconsin | Finprof - 7/26/2019 11:12 PM
. I had heard that the angle could be much better. Is there any truth to that?
#FakeNews |
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Location: SE, WI. | MuskyTime - 7/29/2019 6:25 AM
I would say one of the differences between the two locations is you will find more spots in closer proximity to one another in the Angle. More fishable structure in the Angle and one could argue higher concentrations of fish. Seems that the Angle has more pressure especially in mid July to first week of August. Fish the same structure you did down south. From what I understand the Morson area 30 - 40 years ago was loaded with fish, then the Angle was loaded with fish 10-20 years ago and now it seems Morson is seeing better results the last few years. Seems to be a noticeable drop off in fish numbers in the Angle the last few years. But pressure in the Angle I'm sure has a lot to do with it. If I were you I would avoid the Angle in Mid July. r
THIS; ^^^^^^^^^^
Cliff; You may want to Listen To what Ed has to say. He did the guiding of Vets, Operation Muskie, and has a pretty good beat on the bite up there. Probably stick with the Morson Area, as he Suggests!!!
For Me; Still a Rookie up there 
JD
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Location: Roseau | Never fished Morson before, but I have been fishing the Angle for 20 years or so casting summer and trolling fall. I would have to say the last few years have been the best for us, good numbers and big fish that are fat summer and fall. I really don't understand the pressure thing, if you see a few boats around run a mile or two, there are endless spots. I fish new spots every weekend and see fish on most of them.
Try it out and have fun. |
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Location: Duluth | Just remember there are no fish in the Morson area, at least compared to Wisconsin
Finprof: serious question now that I'm done poking fun, do you figure 8 every cast? |
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| Fisher - 7/30/2019 12:49 PM
Never fished Morson before, but I have been fishing the Angle for 20 years or so casting summer and trolling fall. I would have to say the last few years have been the best for us, good numbers and big fish that are fat summer and fall. I really don't understand the pressure thing, if you see a few boats around run a mile or two, there are endless spots. I fish new spots every weekend and see fish on most of them.
Try it out and have fun.
One of the very few people I have seen go on record and say this. The Musky Hunter School to guys like Doug Johnson would certainly be in disagreement with this take. |
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Location: Lake Country, Wisconsin | Moon Boy - 7/29/2019 8:03 AM
Unfortunately everyone is finding this out from a certain few people posting videos and pictures every day and blowing the place up like it's Green Bay or Vermillion.
Well what do you want them to do? They have musky camp spots to fill to pay for their extended stays ... |
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Location: Minnesota | Sort of on the same topic but has anyone ever just fished the US side of the Angle for muskies? Is there enough water/spots to keep someone busy for a week trip or do you have to travel into the canadian side? |
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Location: Duluth | Muskyhunter10 - 7/30/2019 2:43 PM
Sort of on the same topic but has anyone ever just fished the US side of the Angle for muskies? Is there enough water/spots to keep someone busy for a week trip or do you have to travel into the canadian side?
Seems like a really expensive way to be disappointed. Not saying it's not possible, but why?
Unless you're legally not allowed in Canada...which doesnt seem to be the case because you're able to go the Angle why would you limit yourself.
If a license is the issue, just buy a conservation tag. |
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Location: Lake Country, Wisconsin | Muskyhunter10 - 7/30/2019 2:43 PM
Sort of on the same topic but has anyone ever just fished the US side of the Angle for muskies? Is there enough water/spots to keep someone busy for a week trip or do you have to travel into the canadian side?
.....no |
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Location: oswego, il | I would be willing to bet, most who fish the angle and are not from Minnesota are not getting a Minnesota license to fish the angle. |
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| Any reports from either area? Heading up on the 10th to Sab, curious what is going on. |
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| Only the lack of success, relative to my expectations. I also was hoping to find more weeds hopefully. |
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| Mid July is our only option. Work gets in the way... |
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| Moon Boy - 7/29/2019 8:03 AM
My take is that the Angle is definitely better than Morson. More spots, more fish. Unfortunately everyone is finding this out from a certain few people posting videos and pictures every day and blowing the place up like it's Green Bay or Vermillion. Morson is getting HEAVILY pressured now because of the same reason. My feeling is that MN and Green Bay is getting tough in general, so people are moving on to the next big thing. To me that's Lake of the Woods. But just like any other lake, it can't take the pressure. The resource is not unlimited like so many people think.
Thank you MoonBoy (and everyone else who gave me a serious answer). I appreciate the feedback. |
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| CincySkeez - 7/30/2019 1:09 PM
Just remember there are no fish in the Morson area, at least compared to Wisconsin
Finprof: serious question now that I'm done poking fun, do you figure 8 every cast?
Seriously? I'm not new to musky fishing. Just relatively new to Canadian musky fishing. |
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Location: The desert | Finprof - 8/4/2019 7:56 PM
CincySkeez - 7/30/2019 1:09 PM
Just remember there are no fish in the Morson area, at least compared to Wisconsin
Finprof: serious question now that I'm done poking fun, do you figure 8 every cast?
Seriously? I'm not new to musky fishing. Just relatively new to Canadian musky fishing.
What makes you say that the Sab Bay Area is just like fishing Wisconsin? |
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Location: MN | Moon Boy - 7/29/2019 8:03 AM
My take is that the Angle is definitely better than Morson. More spots, more fish. Unfortunately everyone is finding this out from a certain few people posting videos and pictures every day and blowing the place up like it's Green Bay or Vermillion. Morson is getting HEAVILY pressured now because of the same reason. My feeling is that MN and Green Bay is getting tough in general, so people are moving on to the next big thing. To me that's Lake of the Woods. But just like any other lake, it can't take the pressure. The resource is not unlimited like so many people think.
The pressure on either area is practically nonexistent relative to most Minnesota waters. So many spots and so many secondary spots to fish. Plus it's still mostly window dependent anyway, so doesn't bother me that a boat fishes a spot before me. And fish cycle on and off the spots constantly. My take anyway. |
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