Sabaskong in August or later

[jyoung]

I hear alot that July is a great time to chase muskies up there. What about August and later into the fall? Does the algae bloom create a big problem then? If I couldn't make up there in July, what time would be the best time to go, Aug., Sept., or Oct.? What tactics and locations would work best in August or later?

Thanks
Jeff

[Scoot]

I'm relatively new to the muskie gig, but I've been at LOW for near 30 years. The algae bloom is a big deal once you get past July. Although sklunges can be caught, it gets tough when the visibility is around a foot or so.
If you can't make it there before the bloom, I'd suggest waiting until the water cools and the fall run turns on. This'll happen in late Sep or Oct. This is trolling time and a great time to catch big fish and good numbers too.
Another good source of info on this topic is widetrack. If he doesn't see this post here, try hunt him down in the LOW forum. Sounds like a very knowledgable sklunge fisherman with some bigguns under his belt.

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Scoot

So I got dat goin’ for me… which is nice.

[David Swenson]

Jyoung,

The algae bloom can be a problem. But it also can be overcome. Fact is, you can have some great fishing this time of year with little competition from others. To get around the bloom you may need to travel around on the lake physically looking for clean water. The best areas to find clean water is on the side of the lake the wind is coming from, especially if it has been blowing in the same direction for several days. Windswept points can also be clear of algae.

Another thing to do is get Dick Pearson's book on "Fishing the Sheild". It will give you all the info you need on fishing LOTW's. Also look for any articles written by Doug Johnson. He writes a lot for In-Fisherman and Esox and one of the best!

LOTW's is awesome anytime and always has the chance of real big girl making your day.

David Swenson
http://muskieguide.homestead.com/

[MuskyBrian]

I am in the exact same boat. I don't want to deal with a heavy bloom on my first time on LOTW, after experience fine but not right away. So 2 questions...If I move my trip up to July24th-31st, will I be a lot better off to avoid it?
Also is anyone familiar with "Canadian Haven" resort?
Thanks

[TECK]

We go up every Aug. some years are bad . last year it was not a problem. You can find a place to fish.