Separation Lake Advice

[TomPGrouse]

I would appreciate any opinions about the fishing and general experiences you have had on this lake.

Thanks

Hi,
We fished Separation Lake last year at this time and we really did great. We camped at the campground and Barb was wonderful explaining the river system. We caught alot of 31 inch plus walleyes on a plain hook with a leech, split shot 18 inches above the hook. We had hoped to go back this year but can't make it, our friends have to work. We found the walleyes in the swirling water, we went down the river on the left side of the island by the rapids and fished below the small rapids, we had to go back up the big rapids to get to camp, but it wasn't bad. John the guide there helped us alot told us of some other places to go but we did so well there, we stayed there. Are you staying at the campground or the resort?
Let us know how many fish you caught when you get back.
Pikelady@unitelc.com
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[DaveIN]

I have always suspected that there is a lack of replies about Separation Lake as those that go there don't want it to get crowded.
I have been there in late August and am going again this year at the same time.
What Pikelady mentioned in her post is right on the money and she seems to be fishing the same spot that I fish.
You did not mention if you were going to the Lodge or the Campground.
I can't speak for the lodge but Barb and John at the Campground are just great. They will do about anything to make your stay a good one.
Strongly suggest hiring John to guide you for a day, his rates are very reasonable, to get on the fish quickly.
Feel free to e-mail me if you have other questions.
Dave

[TomPGrouse]

Pike lady did you mean 21 inchers?

Hello,
I am not exagerating at all when I said 31 inchers, they were big and strong, as they have to be in the current, my hubbie caught 5 consecutive walleyes over 31 inches. It was really fun, and yes you should hire John, he really knows the river system and is very cheap. If you need any more help let us know. (Really love that lake.)
Pikelady@unitelc.com
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Greetings Tom:
This Rich from the south burbs of Chicago,Wow,Wow,Wow.
Separation Lake,Tops in my book!!!!!!!.Going in 3 weeks ,4th trip back
11 of are going,staying at the campground again.
The fishing is outstanding,Big,big walleyes,Hugh smallies and pleanty of northerns,also some nice sauger.Barb at the campground is tops,loaded with pleanty of info.My biggest walleye last year was 8lbs.1 oz.caught 2 smallies a lillte over 5lbs. each.Take
pleanty of leeches,and nitecrawlers.Campground is very,very clean hot showers ,and hookups at each site.I have all the gps coordinates marked,yours for an asking.Pike lady,and Dave from Ind.gave some great info.also.It was hot last year,in the high 90s every day but the fishing was outstanding.If its hot bring pleanty of drinking water.
feel free to contact me at gofish3@prodigy.net
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[DaveIN]

Rich
Let me know how you do after your trip. I have 8 weeks before I go up.
We will be staying for two weeks this time.
Thanks for all your help in the past.
Dave

[Eyesore]

How would one find out the water levels- high or low, for this river sys. Am considering going the end of aug. By the way, Barb is a peach, was there 3 years ago.

[DaveIN]

Eyesore
If you do go the last of August, stop by and say hello, I will be in a truck camper on Lot #1 and fishing out of a Crestliner. We plan on arriving August 25 and leaving on Sept 5
Dave

[Eyesore]

10-4 Davein, if I do go it would be the week prior to yours but at least I'd be able to give you a fishin' report on your arival sat. Were you there in june of 1999 with your kids? If so, I think we've met. Anyway, how would one find out the water levels for this river sys? Historicaly, what have they been in late aug?