Open Water Kick-off

After one of the latest ice-outs that I can remember on Lac Seul, the 2013 open water season is underway.  Late ice out years are typically great for catching big walleye.  This year didn't disappoint.  

The ice went out the night before opener, leaving us with clear sailing to my favourite early season area on Lac Seul.    

Jigs tipped with minnows or soft-plastics are all it takes to catch big walleye

Other than walleye fishing in the spring I also love to chase pike and lake trout.  Check out this big pike my buddy Ian caught last week.  

This big spawned-out female was sitting in 2-feet of water in the back of a large bay

My good buddy Mike and I took a shot at lakers on Minnitaki this past week.  We went with the quality over quantity approach and that's exactly what we got.  

Both fish hit a blue jointed minnow bait 125-feet behind the planer board

June is one of the best months for fishing in northwestern Ontario.  Big walleye, pike and bass are on the menu and muskie opener is also coming up quick.  Stay tuned for another report in a couple of weeks.