White Otter Lake

[White Otter Guy]

Just wondering if anyone on this board has ever fished White Otter Lake in Ont. The lake is located north of Atikokan. I have been fishing this lake for over 20 years & would like to chat with anyone else that has.

[bklimek]

Yeah I do!! I am still a rookie to that area. This winter was our second year going up to that area to fish for lakers. We usually stay at Browns for a few days. It is usually a really fun time but still haven't found any of those big lunker lakers that lurk in those waters.

[shamalex72]

I have never fished White Otter, but have fished Finlayson and a few other nearby lakes for over 20 years.

[wildirishrose]

I've gone to White Otter the last 2 years, the "leader" of the group has been going there 1 or 2 times a year for 30+ years (he has not missed going for 31 yrs.) We camp on an Island north of the "narrows" and south of the castle. It's hard to believe how neat those 1:00 A.M. moon rises are. One of our group claims he has never been to Canada and gone to bed the same day he's gotten up. If the times I've been there are typical of years I wasn't there, well I can't doubt him!!

[jltimm]

I've fished this lake 3 times myself,and go up with a group of guys that have fished it for years.Planning on going up this year,but wondering when they open the walleye season for non residents?

[Cheers]

walleye season is allways the third Sat in May. This year it is the 21st. The season is the same for res and non res.

[jltimm]

Thanks alot!This will help in the planning of the trip up there this year! Cannot wait!!

[White Otter Guy]

jltimm - The MNR does not open the lake until June 16. That is for res. & non res. Sartell Eye Guy - White Otter is the most beautiful lake I have ever been on. Combine that with the great walleye & lake trout fishing and you have a wonderful trip. We stay at Browns and use the truck poratge to get into the lake. Barry treats us right.

[MrSenarighi]

We stayed on Nora last year, and we have access to White Otter. But we go up before it opens so I never have fished it. Why doesn't it open until then? Heard it was an awesome northern pike lake too? Anyway, WhiteOtterGuy, have you fished Nora or any of the other surrounding lakes? I would like to ask you a few things if you have. Thanks, Andy.

[jltimm]

Thanks White Otter Guy!I thought May 21st sounded a little "fishy"?

[White Otter Guy]

Nora is a good lake. It does not compare to White Otter though. The size of the walleyes & lake trout are bigger on the average. Do you stay with Berglunds? E-mail me about a spot close to the portage. Have you seen the castle yet?

[MrSenarighi]

You can email me at [email protected] or post your email and I will reply.

Thanks, Andy.

[Captain B.R.K]

White Otter Guy- My group has been going up there for the past 2 years on ice fishing trips. Stay at Brown's Clearwater Lodge on Clearwater Lake.

We definately hit White Otter and do fairly well.

Though it is a haul up there on sleds from Browns to the south parts of White Otter where we fish. Normally a bit chilly that time of year too.

We mainly fish Lake trout and average 4-6 pound fish! Never hit it for walleyes though.

I'd be interested in knowing a little more...by no means am I an expert.

[White Otter Guy]

Walleyes are a little tough to find in the winter. We get up a couple of times in the winter. We fish lake trout for the most part. We have found walleyes in lost bay & Mcquat bay on the north end. The walleyes are deep in the winter. We have caught some real nice ones while we are fishing trout. There some monster trout in White Otter & Clearwater. The largest trout anyone in our group has caught is 26 pounds. It normally takes a 28'' - 30'' walleye to take the money at the end of the trip.

[jltimm]

I've been to the castle a few times.I was wondering if anyone had some tips for catching walleyes or lake trout on White Otter in the open water season,any good spots to try or certain lures ect...?

[Captain B.R.K]

I can see how fishing walleyes in the winter is tougher---to much water to cover on short trips.

Each year we've been up there some of the biggest trout are caught, just not in our group.