Suggestions for Isle Royale??

[Guest]

I'm heading to Isle Royale at the end of this week for 5 days of fishing, fishing, an fishing, with some food and rest in-between. Any suggestions from Isle Royale veterans on hidden lakes, structure, or other suggestions would be much appreciated. Thanks!!

[Guest]

If you're fishing the big Lake for Lakers, we spool-up with 30lb. Fireline, I think it has 8lb. diameter.

We look for the Lakers in 80-120ft. off bottom structure and verticle Jig 1/2 oz. white twister tail jigs or 1/2 oz. Kastmasters, Cleos or Krocodile spoons. We've even had some on the Nils Master Shads used for Ice Fishing. Use a 3-4 ft. 10lb. Mono leader and a good barrel swivel.

Have a great trip!

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Chells

[Surface Tension]

Are you fishing Superior or the Island? If you fishing the Island are you bringing a canoe? Chicken Bone is good for eyes and Livermoore for pike.

[Guest]

Thanks for your replies, the info's great. We are bringing canoes over and fishing the interior for eyes, pike, and Smallies (I hope?). I would like to know more about the possibilities of any salmon or trout shorefishing opportunities at this time of year off the island. Right now I have spoons (Kastmasters), white tube jigs, and in-line spinnners (orange & silver) ready for these fishing oportunities. Any other suggestions?

Thanks

[Sturgeon46]

I have a fantastic suggestion for you. . . TAKE ME WITH YOU!!!!!

[Surface Tension]

Ive taken my 25fter to Isle Royal a few times and trolled for laker's. Usually dont go till end of July. Ive also brought canoes to Mcargo Cove and fished chicken bone and livermoore like I said earlier.
If hiked the island also and its tough to fish without a boat. You can cast from shore for lakers, success can be mixed. What harbor are you getting droped off at? Thats going to make a big difference on bringing a canoe or not. Isle Royal is setup to hike. If your not hiking it your not seeing much. If your intension is to fish and not hike you'll need a boat. You can rent a boat and motor at Rock Harbor. You better get on the ball and start calling up there to reserve one. Another question were are you staying?