Any "early ice-out" lake trout reports?

[Kingfisher]

Its always fun to hear about early ice-out lake trout reports. Would you share some?

[Hemlock]

Hey Kingfisher, I was hoping to get out last Sunday, but we made a bit of a last minute decision to go find some smallies in Shoal Lake. I just haven't been able to get out this spring to Whitefish. I'll try and find a report for you though.

[Eastwind]

My friend and I will be fishing Rowan next weekend for Lakers. We were going to be there now but decided that fishing and camping in the rain and snow would suck so we postponed for one week. I'l try to remember to post when I get back.

[walleyebuster]

I have fished whitefish the last two weekends. It has been very slow to say the least. It is a strange year as the trout don't seem to be suspended and chasing like they are most years on ice out. The fish we are catching are on the bottom and they are few and far between. Going again the next two weekends, hope it improves.

[Outfitter17]

We had three groups come in to Camp Manitou on Thursday and they left about noon today. There were 14 guys total. Friday the boats averaged about 10 lakers each, 1 boat did however catch 19 lakers, mixed in with snow and sleet. Saturday wasn't as good, it sounded like they each caught between 2-4 lakes, they did only fish about 3 hrs each - dodging the heavy snow and cold weather. Only two boats went out this morning, they fished right in front of camp and managed about 12 lakers. All in all it was a great first weekend to start the season. We are completly booked this upcoming weekend, but we do have some openings after the 8th. If interested go to www.campmanitoufishing.net or just call 807-274-3049.

Good luck