LOW (U.S. side) or the Big V

[superfish2]

I have about a week off from June 7 on. I plan on fishing hard for muskies that week, but I would also like to fish for walleyes and smallies. I figured my best bet for a multi species fishery is the Big V or LOW, but I would also be open to other places. I've been to Vermillion last summer and loved it. The fishing wasn't all that great (mayfly hatch) but we caught some fish and it's hard to beat that lake. I've iced fished LOW before, but never open water. How is the U.S. side for muskies? I know I don't have a big enough boat (small 14ft lund) for LOW but are there enough bays and islands to hide in?
Any help would go a long ways.

[Guest]

I know others will disagree,
But LOTW can't be beat.

It has better muskies, walleyes, & small mouth.

Not to say Vermillion isn't a great fishery. I would rank it probably 3rd in the state for the best of the three above, with Mille Lacs coming in 2nd place.

However, to fish LOTW for these critters, you need to primarily be in the Canadian side for the time you are going.

Also, to fish out of a 14' boat on LOTW? I would rather go tubing down the Colorado river!!! Again, others will disagree, but in my opinion, a 14' boat has no business on LOTW. Sure, if you are up in the Narrows, you will be fine, but the vast majority of that lake, takes only a few minutes to get rollers going 4'+ if the wind picks up. Again, no business for a 14' boat.

Vermillion is a great fishery that boast big fish. But they ain't as big as LOTW.

If you can get a bigger boat, I would go to LOTW. If you are stuck in a 14', go to Vermillion.

Good luck!

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[Scoot]

I agree with everything Big G had to say. The Vermillion advocates are really intense about their fishery, and that's ok by me. No knock on Vermillion for sure.

However, 14 ft. on LOW- not for the water you'll wanna chase sklunges at.
Also, the U.S. side- you'd be very well served to get a Canadian license up there.
Have fun whatever you choose- can't go wrong either way (unless you take your 14 fter on LOW).

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Scoot

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[shmick__shmacky]

If you plan on Ontario side of LOW for muskie it isnt open untill the 3rd weekend in June!! And if I'm not mistaken MN side the weekend before.

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[superfish2]

Thank you guys. I think I knew the answer about the 14ft boat before I even asked the question. I can probably get a bigger boat but I'm not sure it matters if the muskie fishing isn't worth it on the U.S. side. I would go to the canadian side but the Muskie season isn't open on until a week or two later. I guess it looks like the Big V for now, but maybe I'll have to make a trip to Canada for august or early sept.

[superfish2]

Then the question LOW, eagle, or lac suel?

[Guest]

Better yet...........

ENGLISH RIVER!

I personnaly know of a 57lb, 55lb, 51lb, multiple 40lbers and many 30lbers.

The problem? You need experience, since there is no bottom sturcture map.

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Let 'em go so they can grow!!!