Boundary Waters Quetico Forum :: Fishing Forum :: Late Aug., 1st time, help
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bassnut |
No secret thing here...Find possible fishing areas NOW by doing homework: check topo maps for islands, sharp drops, ask outfitter about weedbeds...areas to fish. Predators will at a certain area because of food fish. Windblown shoreline at sunset...a Countdown Rap, maybe a big thumper Spinnerbait...dude, dreams are made there! |
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wb4syth |
I have caught nice walleyes as shallow as 6-7 feet in august on the darker lakes. In clear lakes the fish go deeper and are tougher to catch. So your next question - which ones? Phoebe Lake (off the north shore - Kawishiwi Lake entry) has produced well for me (caught my biggest smallie there) not a guarantee but I have not been skunked. Smoke and Burnt Lakes (just east of Sawbill) can be very good but can be hit or miss - I have not been skunked there. Pine Lake on the WEST side - Trout Lake entry. All of these are easy lakes to get to. I have a couple that our group has sworn to secrecy but they are all tanin stained/dark lakes... |
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bestdamnangler |
quote wb4syth: "Look for dark tanin-stained lakes! Thanks wb4syth, but those are all well west of the Gunflint Trail and so I doubt I could make it over there. I was looking at maybe dropping in EP 54 or 55 |
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bestdamnangler |
So my question is where should I go for some mid to late-August fishing? What's hot- bass or walleye? Anything I should look for or expect from fish this time of year? Much appreciated in advance!!! |