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Catching Up

12/11/2024

 
Long overdue photo dump coming up! 2024 was a great season on Lac Seul. Many great fish caught with family, clients and friends.

​Special thanks to Mascotto's Marine (Your Lund Boats dealer here in Sioux Lookout) and Lund Boats for providing me with the best fishing boat on the water. Once again I'm running the Lund Impact 2075 - fully redesigned for 2025 - a bit longer, a bit wider, more Horsepower and improved storage and layout. The ultimate boat for my needs on the big water of Lac Seul. 

I'm currently booking my 2025 season. Limited availability for walleye/bass in May and June and Musky from July 1 - November. Get in touch ASAP if you're interested in booking a trip with me in 2025.

Here's some highlights from last season. Musky, Bass/Walleye and Lake Trout. 

2024 Ice Out Forecast

4/30/2024

 
Spring has arrived on eastern Lac Seul. Although the ice isn't out yet, I'm predicting a full ice out around May 12th. Plenty of time for opening day on the 18th. 

I have some availability left for walleye trips in May and June. Also, very limited availability for musky trips.... I have a week in August and a week in October that are up for grabs. So if you're thinking about fishing Lac Seul this season get in touch ASAP. 

My Brand new 2024 Lund Impact 2025 is rigged and ready to hit the water. Come and experience great fishing in the nicest guide boat on Lac Seul. 

​2024 will be my TWENTYTH consecutive season of full time guiding on Lac Seul. As soon as the ice is gone I'll be out scouting new areas to chase big Lac Seul muskies. Lets go!! 
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2023 Musky Season

11/22/2023

 
There were some really nice fish that hit the net during the 2023 season! I'll start the slide show off with the biggest of the year - a monster 54.5" fish with really pronounced markings. Congrats to my client, James, on this catch of a lifetime. 

I'm starting to put my calendar together for the 2024 season. I may have an opening or two so get in touch ASAP if you'd like to fish Lac Seul with Ben Beattie Outdoors. 

As usual, I'll be running Walleye trips from May 18th - June 30th. From July 1st on, Musky only!! Musky trips will once again be 5 day trips, fishing Monday through Friday. 

Spring 2023

11/22/2023

 
May and June is Multi-Species time on Lac Seul. Walleye, Bass and Pike take center stage. This season we had the best post spawn walleye fishing I've ever experienced. Volume was high and the average size was generous. The biggest Walleye in the Lund this year measured 30.5 inches. 

As always, the team at Ontario Out of Doors magazine does a great job bringing my articles and photos to life. Click through the slide show to get a look at the lead page for one of my recent walleye fishing feature articles. 

Ice Out Update

5/5/2023

 
***EDIT - Update re Ice Out - As of May 15th, 2023 Lac Seul is completely ICE FREE! ***

I know a lot of people start checking this page for ice out updates around this time of year. All local lakes are still ice covered. The forecast is looking good for melting, but we've got a ways to go. With opener just 2 weeks away it will be down to the wire. By opener there will be lots of fishable areas with all the current in the system - but - I wouldn't bet money on being able to get to the north shore of Lac Seul on opening day (May 20th). The area between Taylor island and Bear Narrows is always the last section of ice to go out. 

​Pictured below is the Deception Boat Launch on May 4th, 2023. 
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Availability update - My musky guiding schedule is booked solid. Thank you to everyone who has set up a trip this year. I would book one more week at the very end of the season, fishing Oct 30th to Nov 3rd. Depending on the weather, this could be a trolling only trip or a mix of casting and trolling if conditions allow for it. Get in touch ASAP if you're interested in a late season hunt for giant muskies. 

I have limited availability for walleye/pike/bass trips in May and June. As most are aware, after June 30th I guide for MUSKY ONLY!! 

I'm in the process of setting up my new boat while the ice is melting. This season I'll be running another 2025 Lund Impact XS. This platform is best suited for the guiding I do on the big water of Lac Seul. New for 2023, I'll be running Humminbird's MegaLive forward facing sonar. I'm excited to share this boat and technology with all of my clients. 

2022 Wrap Up

12/12/2022

 
My last day on the water in 2022 was November 6th. It was a great fall on Lac Seul with many big muskies hitting the net. 

I'd like to thank all my clients for their support during the 2022 season. With all border restrictions now lifted, I anticipate that my 2023 guiding season will be completely sold out before winter is over. I'f you're thinking about fishing Lac Seul with me in 2023 get in touch ASAP. 

Going forward, I've decided that all musky guide trips will be 5 day trips that run from Monday through Friday. And as I've been doing for several years now, walleye trips are in May and June, and after July 1st all trips are MUSKY ONLY!! 

Overdue Update

10/6/2022

 
My apologies, I'm long overdue for an update here. It has been a busy and fantastic season here on Lac Seul. Lets cut to the chase and get going with some fishing pictures. 

My walleye season, which runs from 3rd Saturday in May until the end of June, was good. It's always fun to get back out on the water with family, friends and clients to catch some fish. 
Hunting muskies on Lac Seul is my passion. The 2022 season has been the best I've ever experienced. Lots of fish and some really big ones! Here's some highlights from the season so far. Still another month of fishing to go, so check back for a fall wrap-up report in early November. 

Ice update 5/18/22

5/18/2022

 
The good news is that you can launch at deception and boat around on the south end. The bad news is that Taylor Island to Bear Narrows is still ice. Beyond Bear Narrows is open water. So there's still about 5 miles of ice in the center section. The forecast is kind of cool so my guess is that on opening day (5/21) you could probably break/dodge ice to get to the north shore, but Lac Seul will not be completely ice free on opening day. 

Ice Out Update

5/5/2022

 
This isn't the update I'd like to be making, but this is the reality... Today is May 5th and people are still snowmobiling on area lakes, including Lac Seul. We're 16 days from Opening Day (May 21). Temperatures are on the rise and I suspect snowmobiling will cease any day now, however.....

If you have an opener trip planned, I'd contact your outfitter and make alternate plans. There's going to be some areas of open water on smaller lakes and areas with heavy current, but I have serious doubts about boating very far on Lac Seul. In my opinion, reaching Bear Narrows on opening weekend isn't going to happen. Getting across lost lake or down the Deception arm on opening day is 50/50 at this point. 

Hopefully I'm wrong and things change fast. I'll do another update in the week before opener. 

Spring update

3/26/2022

 
I use the word spring very lightly - looking outside it's still very much winter in Northwestern Ontario. We had an unbelievable amount of snow this winter and so far not much has melted. 

April is always the 'swing month' when predicting ice out. A warm April will lead to earlier ice out, while a cold April means late ice out. Looking at the long range forecast, I'm beginning to realize that early ice out hopes are fading fast. 

BORDER UPDATE - Some good news for US travellers coming to Canada this summer - you will NOT need to provide a negative Covid test to enter Canada. At this time, you still need to provide proof of vaccination in order to cross into Canada. 

2022 Bookings - I have availability for walleye trips in May and June. After July 1st I exclusively guide for musky. At this time, I only have TWO musky trips available for the 2022 season. Get in touch soon if you're interested in a Lac Seul fishing trip with me this summer. These availabilities won't last. 

Here's a few ice fishing pics to share. Admittedly, I haven't got out on the ice as much this year as I'd like. Fortunately (unfortunately?), there're plenty of winter left! 
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