Lac Suel Hazards

While on Lac Suel last year I was heading back to camp from McKenzie Bay. As I approached Shanty Narrows, there were two boats just sitting in the water. As I came closer I noticed one boat was a DNR boat. Well they were right on my GPS route so I started to go wide around them. Then the DNR boat waved me over. No problem, I though he wanted to check my license of catch. When I pulled over there, the officer said he was just trying to warn me that I was heading for an unmarked reef. This was only 50 yards off my plot trail. I thanked the officer and marked an icon on my GPS so I would be cautious in that area.

Well I thought if everyone would post any of these type of spots on this board, everyone could benefit by adding them to their GPS's.

The rock reef is located just southeast of the south end of Shanty Narrows.

N 50*28.803 W 92*52.824

As with all such information, use at your own risk.

While on Lac Suel last year I was heading back to camp from McKenzie Bay. As I approached Shanty Narrows, there were two boats just sitting in the water. As I came closer I noticed one boat was a DNR boat. Well they were right on my GPS route so I started to go wide around them. Then the DNR boat waved me over. No problem, I though he wanted to check my license of catch. When I pulled over there, the officer said he was just trying to warn me that I was heading for an unmarked reef. This was only 50 yards off my plot trail. I thanked the officer and marked an icon on my GPS so I would be cautious in that area.

Well I thought if everyone would post any of these type of spots on this board, everyone could benefit by adding them to their GPS's.

The rock reef is located just southeast of the south end of Shanty Narrows.

N 50*28.803 W 92*52.824

As with all such information, use at your own risk.

[2 DOGS]

In that area of Lac Seul, if you put an icon for every reef you wouldn't be able to see your screen. Save your old route, because you obviously didn't hit anything on that pass, then be sure and follow the route closely. What alot of people don't realize is the ice sometimes moves those buoys. Then if they are one of the first ones after ice-out they can be surprised. The campowners maintain those buoys and do a pretty good job, once in awhile somebody drops the ball and doesn't get theirs put out or in the right place in a timely fashion. What I find humorous is the people who forget which side of that color of marker they are supposed to go on. Keeps the boat dealers up there busy with lower units.

[2 DOGS]

In that area of Lac Seul, if you put an icon for every reef you wouldn't be able to see your screen. Save your old route, because you obviously didn't hit anything on that pass, then be sure and follow the route closely. What alot of people don't realize is the ice sometimes moves those buoys. Then if they are one of the first ones after ice-out they can be surprised. The campowners maintain those buoys and do a pretty good job, once in awhile somebody drops the ball and doesn't get theirs put out or in the right place in a timely fashion. What I find humorous is the people who forget which side of that color of marker they are supposed to go on. Keeps the boat dealers up there busy with lower units.

Hi. It depends on the water level. when we use to go there every year it was really scary in a low water year to see all the rocks we were missing when the water was just a few feet deeper. It all boils down to how lucky do ou feel buncky? I have heard of markers being put out and the guides pulling them so they would get more business.

Hi. It depends on the water level. when we use to go there every year it was really scary in a low water year to see all the rocks we were missing when the water was just a few feet deeper. It all boils down to how lucky do ou feel buncky? I have heard of markers being put out and the guides pulling them so they would get more business.

2 Dogs,

I have saved the trail but it won't due me much good. I am staying at a different resort and will be traveling a different route. The rock bar I posted does not get marked, that is why it is important.

I have been on Lac Suel twice before, I used to fish LOTW all the time until I made the switch. Navigating these waters is not too bad with a GPS, I just take my time on the first run and save the plot trail as you said. I just thought if people submitted their locations of these hazards you could start building a great map of the rock bars on your unit. There are no electronic maps of Lac Suel like there are of LOTW.

I set these up as icons, not waypoints. That way I can turn them off when not needed. With the GPS units able to store huge amount of this kind of data, the more the better.

2 Dogs,

I have saved the trail but it won't due me much good. I am staying at a different resort and will be traveling a different route. The rock bar I posted does not get marked, that is why it is important.

I have been on Lac Suel twice before, I used to fish LOTW all the time until I made the switch. Navigating these waters is not too bad with a GPS, I just take my time on the first run and save the plot trail as you said. I just thought if people submitted their locations of these hazards you could start building a great map of the rock bars on your unit. There are no electronic maps of Lac Suel like there are of LOTW.

I set these up as icons, not waypoints. That way I can turn them off when not needed. With the GPS units able to store huge amount of this kind of data, the more the better.

[orchard frank]

After 12 yrs and about 20 trips to Lac Seul, you never stop learning spots that can be both a hazard and a good fishing spot at the same time. My first several years I was all over the lake, exploring, trying new spots. Lately I have kept closer to camp, fishing according to wind and season and usually catching just as many, finding the little spots on spots that produce. Some of my best catches have been within sight of camp where everybody blasts right past. I still make the 20-30 miles from camp trips, but not every day and only when the weather is right. I can't tell you how many times we fished a reef or point , not catching much, only to come back a little later and KILL them. My favorite way now is to make a milk run of 6-10 spots or so then just keep popping in and out. Whatever way you do it you can't go wrong, a great fishery. P.S. there are ALWAYS some good fish shallow, especially on weedlines. Flat sunny days you think have to go deep--try 6-8'. Good Luck

[orchard frank]

After 12 yrs and about 20 trips to Lac Seul, you never stop learning spots that can be both a hazard and a good fishing spot at the same time. My first several years I was all over the lake, exploring, trying new spots. Lately I have kept closer to camp, fishing according to wind and season and usually catching just as many, finding the little spots on spots that produce. Some of my best catches have been within sight of camp where everybody blasts right past. I still make the 20-30 miles from camp trips, but not every day and only when the weather is right. I can't tell you how many times we fished a reef or point , not catching much, only to come back a little later and KILL them. My favorite way now is to make a milk run of 6-10 spots or so then just keep popping in and out. Whatever way you do it you can't go wrong, a great fishery. P.S. there are ALWAYS some good fish shallow, especially on weedlines. Flat sunny days you think have to go deep--try 6-8'. Good Luck