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ScottMacFish
05/09/2022 07:54PM
 
Hola My Fishermen,

So, I have EP70 entry date May 18th. Called Forestry Services in Grand Marais today and they said ice covers most interior lakes, however it was raining, and going to be sunny and ice could be out in nine days.

Grabbed another permit for entry date of May 25th.

So my questions is, if the ice is just out, is the fishing better than possibly a week later and slightly warmer water temps?

If it was you, which week would you go?

Thanks for your thoughts!!!!
 
cyclones30
05/09/2022 08:02PM
 
If you're after lakers, go as early as you can. If you're after the "other" stuff either would be ok. You'll see more people on the later date
 
YetiJedi
05/09/2022 11:36PM
 
Tough call...I say go in on the 18th and stay two weeks!
 
deepwater
05/09/2022 09:42PM
 
I've fished lakers right after ice out (like the day of) and I don't think they are near the surface yet. I think it take 5-20 days for the fishing to really turn on. I'm not an expert though.
 
ScottMacFish
05/10/2022 01:29PM
 
deepwater: "I've fished lakers right after ice out (like the day of) and I don't think they are near the surface yet. I think it take 5-20 days for the fishing to really turn on. I'm not an expert though. "


Thanks for the note, it is a bit of a tough call
 
ScottMacFish
05/10/2022 01:28PM
 
Thanks, going after a little of all species. Thanks for the note
 
ScottMacFish
05/10/2022 01:27PM
 
YetiJedi: "Tough call...I say go in on the 18th and stay two weeks!"


Yup, that is the answer, if only I could!!