Brant Lake info

[FLAGGGG1114]

Just fished Brant last weekend for the first time and had some decent luck. We fished near the islands out from the boat launch. However since it was the first time, I'd like to go back, but was wondering if there are better areas of the lake to target Perch or Trout? Any info such as lake access (especially with a quad), or better areas of the lake to fish would be appreciated! (Doesn't have to be your secret honey hole...or GPS coordinates, just looking for general locations.)

I was told at the north end of the lake near the point off of Palisades rd was good for Perch, but when we went to check it out we couldn't find a place to park or access that wasn't someone's private camp/property.

Any info you could share would be appreciated! Thanks everyone and tight lines!

[Sharpiebro]

a few years ago, parking was allowed at the girls scout camp a few miles up from the boat launch.. not sure if still allowed

[hot4trout]

You can park on the side of the road farther up Palisades road (a little ways north of the point I think you're referring too) as long as there's no snow. Once there's snowbanks there isn't really any room. If you do park there be very careful getting on the ice, there was about 1-2 feet of open water along shore where the ice had buckled when I was there last weekend. Had to use a 2x6 to walk on.

[RIVERRAT2]

try the big bay on the northwest side,good fishing and out in thr middle deep hole about
60ft deep and the north point of that bay is good
has some trout,pike,pickerel,bass,crappies, pannies,perch in about 20ft[smelt]color
glo,mud flats.
hope this helps
 
RAT

[krazjon]

North end still  ATV safe? thinking of heading out tomorrow for a few hours.

[kb]

I'm heading up this weekend with my friend and his kids, and am hoping to get on some perch.  I'd love to see the kids messing with some perch.

[FLAGGGG1114]

Thanks for the info everyone! I appreciate it! We ended up parking at the boat launch and just riding the Quads up to the north end. Found some really nice perch and a few crappies!

[saltr]

How much ice did you have? Thanks.

[saltr]

Measured 13" of good ice on fri. Got a few perch, no crappies.

[Garufi518]

How is the ice down by the boys camp next to the bridge

[FLAGGGG1114]

Anyone been out on Brant within the last day or two? Just wondering ice conditions...heading up there tomorrow

[senko69]

Fished northeast end today and there was about 14 - 15" of ice.  Got a few perch, no trout or crappies.  Slow day overall. 

[fishertom34]

How is the shore line?

[mike304]

There was a guy down closer to the boat launch by the islands thursday fishing out of a full size extended cab Dodge pickup!!! And no I'm not making that up.

[mono_mono]

There was a guy down closer to the boat launch by the islands thursday fishing out of a full size extended cab Dodge pickup!!! And no I'm not making that up.

Hey, SOMEBODY has to be the first one at the bottom of the lake every spring! lol

[FLAGGGG1114]

fished up at the north end on sunday...15" of ice, bite was slow but managed some perch and crappie.

tried getting on at the launch on south end, but shoreline was all broke up...same at Jimbos. couldnt get out anywhere with our quad.

Parked at north end and walked out, shore was still solid up there.