Author Topic: Last Mountain Lake 2016-2017 (Read 61078 times)

danhanline · « **Reply #180 on:** Mar 07, 2017, 05:51 PM »

If I'm going to go out for burbot right now, should I be going deep? Like 80'? Or are they starting to spawn? Is there a general area to try and maybe a depth for a starting point? With 100kms of lake, I need a hint!!

PTN4BIRD · « **Reply #181 on:** Mar 07, 2017, 05:53 PM »

we caught 13 at Pelican in 13-18 ft of water last Friday. Glow Green or orange buckshot flutter (rattle) spoons and split minow, head on one hook tail on another and pounded the bottom.

Greatwest · « **Reply #182 on:** Mar 07, 2017, 06:38 PM »

Annual Liberty Service Club Fishing Derby is this Saturday March 11th on LML just out from the bay at Henderson's. Registration is at noon fishing is 1pm to 4pm. Catch and Release no tents no electronics. $40 entry fee per hole max 2 holes per person. 60% pay out. Warm up shacks provided. Prizes and chilli 5pm at Liberty Hall.

Huber87 · « **Reply #183 on:** Mar 08, 2017, 08:14 PM »

Was out at Collingwood from about 4ish till sundown 35 fow 1 walleye, not too good

bb73 · « **Reply #184 on:** Mar 09, 2017, 08:09 PM »

Anyone accessed the lake from high house this week after the big blow

zforste1 · « **Reply #185 on:** Mar 10, 2017, 12:21 PM »

Currently out 1/2 mile north of pelican point in 28 FOW and it is slow slow slow. Thinking of moving into shallower water for the afternoon...

Huber87 · « **Reply #186 on:** Mar 10, 2017, 08:23 PM »

Was out at Collingwood again after work, managed2 real nice perch but after that nothing, again real slow 27 fow

Walleyekid · « **Reply #187 on:** Mar 12, 2017, 11:20 AM »

Hit up collingwood yesterday; was about 23 feet deep. Caught multiple pikes. Lots of walleye on camera staring at the hook, but uninterested. Didn't see a single perch. But while I was moving holes, the metal in my coil broke on my auger. I had no tools to fix it. But two beauties in a red shack about a hundred yards away were nice enough to lend me some tools. I managed to break it beyond repair, but it was the the thought that counted. Lots of nice guys around to help a guy in need. Best of luck everyone.

tightline06 · « **Reply #188 on:** Mar 13, 2017, 08:29 AM »

Quote from: Walleyekid on Mar 12, 2017, 11:20 AM

Hit up collingwood yesterday; was about 23 feet deep. Caught multiple pikes. Lots of walleye on camera staring at the hook, but uninterested. Didn't see a single perch. But while I was moving holes, the metal in my coil broke on my auger. I had no tools to fix it. But two beauties in a red shack about a hundred yards away were nice enough to lend me some tools. I managed to break it beyond repair, but it was the the thought that counted. Lots of nice guys around to help a guy in need. Best of luck everyone.

You're like the 4th person I've seen that had did that this weekend, I am also one of those guys. Such a crappy thing to have happen on the ice

daniels papa · « **Reply #189 on:** Mar 15, 2017, 09:43 AM »

it must be easy taking shacks off this year kind of wish I put one out instead of using the popup..

metalbender · « **Reply #190 on:** Mar 15, 2017, 01:01 PM »

Was in the red shack at Collingwood yesterday. Saw lots of pike on cam, got some nice video recorded, but only caught one nice pike a tad under 8 lbs. late in the day. The fun is in the catching so let it go.

Huber87 · « **Reply #191 on:** Mar 15, 2017, 01:56 PM »

Gonna go give Collingwood wood a try after work, I'm thinkin 35ish fow, it's still a bit chilly out there with the wind but should be able to sit in front of the truck and hole hop, ho0efully the fishing gods are on my side

Wobnair · « **Reply #192 on:** Mar 16, 2017, 03:22 PM »

You Know I've been catching walleyes in 42 to 52 fow. I don't know why.

They seem to have flipped from 2o - 30 fow to 40 - 50 feet somewhere in January cause that's when I had to go deeper.

And then you have to watch out when you get a large walleye on your line.

I think by slowing your retrieve you give the fish a chance to recalibrate that airsac thingy when you bring them up.

What I said is not scientific fact by any means, Just my take on it

Although I know people that don't fish in deep say 35ft plus water just for that very reason that they don't want to mess up the breeding stock.

coldazice · « **Reply #193 on:** Mar 16, 2017, 04:02 PM »

Quote from: Wobnair on Mar 16, 2017, 03:22 PM

You Know I've been catching walleyes in 42 to 52 fow. I don't know why.

They seem to have flipped from 2o - 30 fow to 40 - 50 feet somewhere in January cause that's when I had to go deeper.

And then you have to watch out when you get a large walleye on your line.

I think by slowing your retrieve you give the fish a chance to recalibrate that airsac thingy when you bring them up.

What I said is not scientific fact by any means, Just my take on it

Although I know people that don't fish in deep say 35ft plus water just for that very reason that they don't want to mess up the breeding stock.

I've done well in 36-40' for Walleye at LML, definitely retrieving slowly kept them returnable.

Foozie · « **Reply #194 on:** Mar 17, 2017, 09:25 AM »

Has anyone tried or been to the Midway landing area lately. Was just curious if anybody has had any luck and ice conditions to get on and off at the midway road. I've only been up there once this year and the ice was extremely jagged but I imagine its smoothed out now. Used to be a great spot for some nice jumbo perch and a few walleyes from time to time.

daniels papa · « **Reply #195 on:** Mar 17, 2017, 09:32 AM »

was out there 2 weeks ago in 32 feet of water didn't catch anything but there was another guy out there and he caught a few tulibi

spoxick · « **Reply #196 on:** Mar 17, 2017, 04:42 PM »

http://www.seagrant.umn.edu/newsletter/2013/05/let_em_down_easy_returning_a_fish_to_deep_water.html

Huber87 · « **Reply #197 on:** Mar 17, 2017, 07:11 PM »

Just leaving Collingwood, various depths from 20 to 45 fow very slow but what a beutiful day to be out fishing, supposed to be really windy all weekend

Foozie · « **Reply #198 on:** Mar 17, 2017, 08:50 PM »

Thanks for the reply Daniels Papa, ya like anywhere else this year it's been hit and miss on any given day.
Just gotta keep punchin holes and putting in your time. Eventually it'll pay off.
Good luck everyone!!!

Foozie · « **Reply #199 on:** Mar 19, 2017, 02:45 AM »

Fished Sarnia area today and ice was good, a little water at the shore but no big deal. Fished 4 hrs and all on tip ups managed 2 nice keeper pike, and 3 dog fish. Bite was pretty steady as I also lost a couple of gooders that ended up tearing me off and 3 more that I had hooked but got off on the retrieve. All in all a decent 4 hrs of fishing. Wind was a b***h and that what made me leave early. Might giv'er another try tomorrow.

Water Wolf · « **Reply #200 on:** Mar 19, 2017, 03:33 PM »

Foozie, nice going on your burbot and pike.

Good luck when you go again.

Hi all,
Any fishing reports for burbot or pike around Pelican Pointe'?
What is the ice looking like in the area?
Is it still thick or is it starting thin down with the nice weather and current?

Have any of you ever tried that big island across from Rowan's Ravine area?
If so, what is the usual catch there?

When I have been to that area of the lake I have always wondered about that island, but, never tired it.

WW

Foozie · « **Reply #201 on:** Mar 20, 2017, 10:35 AM »

Water Wolf I PM you, have a look.
Foozie

Trewlyfishing · « **Reply #202 on:** Mar 20, 2017, 04:32 PM »

Just a heads up to anyone that have ice shacks parked in the parking lot near the pier at Regina Beach. The town has attached the bylaw informing you to remove your shack from the parking lot or it will be removed at your expense. Also, as an FYI, this parking lot is also a landing pad for STARS when required.

ShawnR · « **Reply #203 on:** Mar 20, 2017, 06:32 PM »

For anyone who fished the past few days, how was access on the lake where you were? Just wondering if the shorelines were already getting gross or not.

Mike. · « **Reply #204 on:** Mar 21, 2017, 01:02 PM »

Access was good on the weekend, after another week of warm weather might be sketchy getting on and off some places. Lots of good ice still

Water Wolf · « **Reply #205 on:** Mar 21, 2017, 03:25 PM »

Hi ShawnR,
My group and I was fishing around Rowan's Ravine area on Sat. (March 18th).
There was a fair amount of melt water on the ice right in the marina by the boat launch and even more by the end of the day.

The ice near shore may start to deteriorate fairly quickly with that much water on it.
The ice warning sign did not make us feel any better either.

It was slow in that area with myself catching and releasing 1 pike.
Not too much action around us either. $:-\$

P.S - Very windy that afternoon.

WW

BigO · « **Reply #206 on:** Mar 21, 2017, 04:18 PM »

We were in the Midway area on the weekend. 15-20 ft.. Pretty slow for Burbs and Pike but managed a few of each. Not sure if the Burbs are slowing down or haven't got going yet? The Burbs caught were stuffed with guppie sized minnows. Talked to a few guys with similar results. Access is starting to get sketchy but can still drive on.

ShawnR · « **Reply #207 on:** Mar 21, 2017, 08:05 PM »

Thanks guys. That's all the info I needed. It looks like some warm temps for the next few days before the weekend, so likely walk on is the safe bet.

Mike. · « **Reply #208 on:** Mar 23, 2017, 02:18 PM »

Anyone know what access is like at glen harbour or swansons??

Dashboardlight · « **Reply #209 on:** Mar 24, 2017, 07:42 PM »

Drove on at Glen Harbour Monday wasn't bad. Had to drive in the sand a little east of the launch on a shallower angle. Is was slightly rotting but still about 2 feet. Heading out to Pelican Point tomorrow how's that launch? What about at Sundale's launch peeps?

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Author Topic: Last Mountain Lake 2016-2017 (Read 61078 times)