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I agree on the access points...many of the "good" spots are a long walk from fitch road or the south end...you can't just walk out and join the crowd and expect to kill them every time. Saratoga isn't that big of a lake but it makes me wish I had a wheeler sometimes. Oh well, that is why I have a boat Also although few people really fish for them because not many like to eat them I've had some fantastic (100 fish) nights bullhead fishing out on the boat on open water in the spring and summer. Find a nice private spot and double anchor in 10-15 feet of water over a muddy bottom, throw out some cut bait on an ultralight set up and sit back and relax while you can because when they come in you will be busy.. I've caught several honest 16 inchers out of there before and I think there are bigger ones as well. I wouldn't be surprised if some kind of record is broken from out of there. Oh yeah, and trust me, a 16 inch bullhead can be pretty fun on 2 lb line. If you're stuck on shore the state launch can be ok as well but nothing beats finding a new spot.
I think OXYGEN is also very important on this lake being so small and weedy. Ice gets thick, weeds die, O2 goes way down and many species just don't eat as much due to metabolism slowing down. So this time of year it's expected to have slow days, and we forget about this I think.
Really love the challenge here though, and I am determined to figure the dang walleye out. Just always so many places to fish and so little time
hey guys wondering how much ice is on toga lake now thinking about going this weekend
Anyone headed out on the lake tomorrow? and do you think it will be unsafe to be out their with all the snow were getting? will it make the ice weak?
Can anyone tell me where the best place is to get access to the lake is?
So what's the deal with parking at the state launch? Do you have to pay to park or is this considered off season?
No sleds or 4 wheelers welcome at the state launch as far as I know
Yes the rock bass are good eatin' and thanks guys..