I'm curious as to what your opinions would be on what is the best overall time of year to fish the bwca. I have been in late May early August and mid September. For me there hasn't seemed to be much of a difference. Any thoughts shared would be appreciated.

It really depends on species. For trout may and October walleyes june and October smallies june and august northern pike may and October, all these of course are my opinion :-)

quote Basspro69: "It really depends on species. For trout may and October walleyes june and October smallies june and august northern pike may and October, all these of course are my opinion :-)"

Agree with Basspro. Also depends on the year. As an example pike spawn just after ice out so a early ice out year might mean the best pike fishing happens in early may that year, or with a late ice out the best pike fishing might be in june that year.

Generally speaking spring and early summer is considered "easier" as fish tend to be shallower and thus more accessible to the average angler. The first few August trips I took via canoe to the Quetico I vowed not to go again but reality has a way of impressing itself and August is usually my time frame.

I do fairly well now however and am quite content as the weather is usually stable and the bugs have usually burned off by August.

quote NorthwoodsHeaven: "

quote Basspro69: "It really depends on species. For trout may and October walleyes june and October smallies june and august northern pike may and October, all these of course are my opinion :-)"

Agree with Basspro. Also depends on the year. As an example pike spawn just after ice out so a early ice out year might mean the best pike fishing happens in early may that year, or with a late ice out the best pike fishing might be in june that year. "

Agreed Northwoods and Basspro on timing. Not only are the fish more active in general, but they are also less spread out around the lake and shallower. It makes finding the fish much easier. Combine that with a generally better bug situation early and late in the year, it makes for some fun trips.

For trout I prefer May, September and October. Large pike in early spring and fall; although I caught large pike during the summer months as well. I have the best success for walleyes in Late July and August. I've fished for walleyes during late June and early July and it always seems to coincide with a Mayfly hatch.

The first week in June has always been great for walleye.

Right now! :)

My best days are usually in July.

After 5 trips to the bwca the only time we caught a pike over 30 inches was in Middle September. Thanks to you all for the good information.

I like early to mid July ??

for the "grand slam" --- 3 weeks after ice out. pike and walleyes are usually back on the bite and lakers still reasonably shallow .

In general, for all species, it would have to be May.