How is the weather on Lac Seul?

[eek]

After reading all the weather/lake condition reports and becoming more and more concerned, I wonder if there is anyone to give a report on Lac Seul's condition. I am leaving for Sioux Lookout on 5/18 for the Walleye opener, and sure hope that the lakes are ready to go. We usually fish Minnitaki and Pelican Lakes as well. Any information regarding any of their condition would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance. eek

[Tom]

You might want to check with your outfitter. I talked to ours last week and he said there was lots of snow on the ground and the ice was going out very slow. Hope they get some rain or sunshine.

Eek
No ice out info, but I have my first trip planned for 6/2/02... we are staying on pelican lake, assuming that the ice is gone, what can I expect for walleye fishing in the area?

Not much melt the past few days, days are warm but freezing again at night. The lake is pulling from shore very slowly; forecast is for moderation late in week. I think we have 1995 all over again, may have a few ice cubes at opener. Take care with the big walleye; there is bound to be plenty with spawn, remember they may be somebodies mama.

[Karl]

Talked to a friend from Sioux Lookout today. He said one windy day and/or one warm sunny day and it'll be gone. Ice is several feet from all shorelines and very soft. It should all be gone by this coming weekend. The boat landing on Little Vermillion is open.

So there is some hope the lake possibly could be open enough by 5/18 to get a boat out???
How is the English River below the dam @ Ear Falls early in the season? Might be plan "B"?
Prayin like ##### it warms up fast your way!

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AVS

I am far from an expert, but am happy to tell you what I know.

The last several years I have been there, the Walleye fishing has been very good near the mine shaft on Lake Minnataki (attached to Pelican) also near the bridge by Sioux Lookout, and if possible don't miss the chute especially just below the head of it.

Bring lots of 1/4 oz and 3/8 ounce jigs, I have had my best luck with Firetiger color, clear line if possible, at least no bright colored types. Jig right off the side of the boat with a jig and a head hooked minnow, right on the bottow, using a very sensitive rod (I love my HSR 9000S GLX) and remember that most of the real big fish bite very lightly, so IF YOU FEEL ANYTHING AT ALL, SET THE HOOK.

Last year the water was really high and the warmest I have ever seen it, in the spring. The bite was slow until we got into some current, then it was time to catch them, went to work and caught fish as fast as we could rebait our jigs. Plastic grubs, and even casting crankbaits worked also, in or near the edge of the current. However there are boulders the size of Volkswagons in the chute, so expect lots of snags and watch you boat control, I didn't even attempt to anchor, either drifted with the current or slipped downstream with the big motor.

This area is best Walleye fish factory I have ever seen and fished, but you need to really watch out for reefs and for rocks etc., I would suggest that you get a guide and have him show you where and where not to fish and run. If you collide with a boulder or other underwater obstruction, you could be hurt bad. You can also fish Abrams lake, and the entire English River system from there, but bring a GPS so you don't get lost. If you come prepared you will most likely have the trip of a lifetime so enjoy it! I have fished all over the country (USA) and continue to return there every year.

Tight lines! eek

[eek]

Thanks for all the information guys, I guess we will just have to wait an see what kind of weather the next week brings. I sure do hope that it warm and ice free. If not, we will just have to make the best of it. Thanks again! eek

UPDATE>>>>
Pulled from weather site 5/8 9:25pm
HEAVY SNOW WARNINGS...
Tonight..Rain possibly mixed with snow changing to snow heavy at times after midnight. Wind northeast 20 km/h. Low one.
Thursday..Snow heavy at times. Total accumulation 15 to 20 cm. Wind north 20 km/h increasing to 30 late in the afternoon with gusts to 50. High 2. Maximum UV index 1.9 or low.
Friday..Sunny and cool. Low minus 3. High 10.
Saturday..Sunny and milder. Low 2. High 16.
Sunday..Mainly sunny. Low 4. High 16. Normals for the period..Low 2. High 15.

At least Sat/Sun look decent!

[Winnie]

MP, have to talked to Andrea up at Goose Bay recenlty? Curious what she thinks about the ice. Let me know if you do. - Winnie