Dinorwic Lake Information

[Limeyangler]

I have been watching this post now for a while and thought i'd chime in. I live on Lake Wabigoon, have only been here 4 years but fish at least 4 times a week on average, softwater and hardwater.

I have no hidden agendas as has been suggested about previous posted replies, just a real passion about fishing. I enjoy fishing Wabigoon and it is convenient to launch your boat from your back yard or walk down with my auger and drill a couple of holes in the winter.

No doubt Wabigoon and Dinorwic are excellent walleye fisheries, but even though i live right on the lake i would fish Lac Seul or a few other local lakes over the Wabigoon chain given the choice and time.

I am not a professional fisherman and it blows me away every year when the Walleye masters weigh in with some really nice fish, when the PWT was here (no longer) same story....these pros are pros for a reason. In fact all my 30" + fish have been from Wabigoon, my PB 32" Walleye came from shore right off the front of my of lawn, so why would i fish elsewhere given the choice?

simple.....there are lakes around where i experience a 'hot bite' almost every time i go, whereas on Wabigoon/Dinorwic i rarely experience this, and when i do the fish are way smaller on average despite having caught some really big fish on the Goon.

I am only retelling my experience of Wabigoon and Dinorwic...there are people that do consistently well and are quite rightly very secretive about how they produce 'the goods'....hopefully in time i can figure out this lake....it certainly is challenging and fun trying...but for a non pro and relative new comer to the Lake...despite the amount of time i actually do spend fishing on it...it is a tough nut to crack compared to some other lakes around here where given even my average fishing skills i have been to even for the first time by myself without a guide and hammered fish regularly.

Wabigoon in my experience has great fishing, but it can be real tough in my experience, there are lakes around...IN MY OPINION...that are way better. Maybe i would change my tune if and when i figure it out...as without a doubt the lake is full of fish...big ones too.

maybe this is not the best thing to say for a town that is struggling, and the camps deserve all the support they can...but they seem to be pretty busy still despite the economy and i dont think my post should deter people from fishing the Goon, this is just my experience of a fantastic fishing Lake...there are in my opinion better lakes.....some well known...some ièm sworn to secrecy about(lol..just kidding...kinda)

Hope this dont p*&? anyone off...not my intention...just the the way i see it.

Tight lines all

[elkman99]

I have had reservations for Brown Bay Camp now for the past 2 years, but due to the economy, I haven't been able to go. I am going to try to make it this July however. I will be mainly targeting musky, but with the occassional walleye and perch fishing. Does anyone on here do any musky fishing on Dinorwic? How has your success been?

[IAranger]

Originally Posted by Limeyangler

I have been watching this post now for a while and thought i'd chime in. I live on Lake Wabigoon, have only been here 4 years but fish at least 4 times a week on average, softwater and hardwater.

I have no hidden agendas as has been suggested about previous posted replies, just a real passion about fishing. I enjoy fishing Wabigoon and it is convenient to launch your boat from your back yard or walk down with my auger and drill a couple of holes in the winter.

No doubt Wabigoon and Dinorwic are excellent walleye fisheries, but even though i live right on the lake i would fish Lac Seul or a few other local lakes over the Wabigoon chain given the choice and time.

I am not a professional fisherman and it blows me away every year when the Walleye masters weigh in with some really nice fish, when the PWT was here (no longer) same story....these pros are pros for a reason. In fact all my 30" + fish have been from Wabigoon, my PB 32" Walleye came from shore right off the front of my of lawn, so why would i fish elsewhere given the choice?

simple.....there are lakes around where i experience a 'hot bite' almost every time i go, whereas on Wabigoon/Dinorwic i rarely experience this, and when i do the fish are way smaller on average despite having caught some really big fish on the Goon.

I am only retelling my experience of Wabigoon and Dinorwic...there are people that do consistently well and are quite rightly very secretive about how they produce 'the goods'....hopefully in time i can figure out this lake....it certainly is challenging and fun trying...but for a non pro and relative new comer to the Lake...despite the amount of time i actually do spend fishing on it...it is a tough nut to crack compared to some other lakes around here where given even my average fishing skills i have been to even for the first time by myself without a guide and hammered fish regularly.

Wabigoon in my experience has great fishing, but it can be real tough in my experience, there are lakes around...IN MY OPINION...that are way better. Maybe i would change my tune if and when i figure it out...as without a doubt the lake is full of fish...big ones too.

maybe this is not the best thing to say for a town that is struggling, and the camps deserve all the support they can...but they seem to be pretty busy still despite the economy and i dont think my post should deter people from fishing the Goon, this is just my experience of a fantastic fishing Lake...there are in my opinion better lakes.....some well known...some ièm sworn to secrecy about(lol..just kidding...kinda)

Hope this dont p*&? anyone off...not my intention...just the the way i see it.

Tight lines all

I appreciate your honesty

We are going to Pine Sunset in late July and are wondering if there is anything we should know before we make the trip. We have not been to Canada before. Do we need barb-less hooks? What works for bait? We know most people do not want to share their secrets, but any help would be great. Thanks

Originally Posted by averagedoug

We are going to Pine Sunset in late July and are wondering if there is anything we should know before we make the trip. We have not been to Canada before. Do we need barb-less hooks? What works for bait? We know most people do not want to share their secrets, but any help would be great. Thanks

On the plus side,my daughter and I caught small walleyes from the dock.We worked the points and managed to catch a small quantity of walleyes dragging the bottom with jigs and minnows.On the negative side, the owners were not real friendly to us.I asked them for a favorite location and they told me the whole lake was good.Second,if you want to catch quality fish you must travel to the other side of the lake.If you have a small boat and you go against the wind,you'll have a white knuckled trip.I did notice that the owners treated repeat customers with open arms.This camp is a fishing camp....if you bring young children THEY will be disappointed.One note: the fish fry was excellent.

The owners don't always treat returning customers with respect. Better places to fish and spend hard earned dollars.

Was at Pinesunset Lodge on Dinorwic from August 4 through August 11. Weather was great with mild temperatures cooling at night. Fishing was exceptional. We mostly fished the weed edges in 5 to 12 fow and had great success on walleyes, northern, smallmouth and perch. Lots of fish but no monsters.

We had good luck on jigs and minnows early in the week. That got a little boring and we switched to crankbaits which was a whole lot of fun. Silver ratl traps, husky jerks, spinners, and shad immitation baits all worked well. Nothing like catching walleye on crank baits in the middle of the day. Biggest problem was the snake northerns that liked everything that we were throwing.

We mostly fished the bays, not the main lake. Couldnt have asked for better conditions.

The Pine Sunset Lodge was great and we had a nicer cabin than last time. It looks like they have really updated the resort. New cabins, fish house, and gathering spot for the camp dinner. I would like to give a shout out to Sharon, the owner, for removing a fish hook that got buried in my finger. She used a thin wire and a stick and did the old I will pull it out on the count of three. Then she counts one, and rips it out. It didnt hurt at all. Sharon also put us on some great blueberry spots where we picked bucketfulls. Gotta love fresh blueberrys. I would recommend this place.

[walleyerichard]

Going there the end of Sept. Glad to hear it is a nice place.