Grindstone

[jcfishr]

How about Grindstone as a walleye lake? I might be looking for a cabin/property in the area. I need to download a lake map and take a look.

[Jim Hudson]

I have never fished it. But I have heard it has good walleye fishing and some excellent muskies swimming around.

[jcfishr]

Thanks Jim,

Now all I need is to find some property in my price range. Grindstone is an exception to the no-trolling rule which in my view is a plus. Do you know if the DNR tends to change that frequently, or are some lakes grandfathered in?

[Jim Hudson]

For the trolling rule, I am not up and up on that in other parts of the state as the county I live in, Bayfield County, allows trolling on all lakes. It could be of granfather type thinking. I really dont know, but one thing I see is that Grindstone has 50" rule for musky's, and a slot for walleyes. So these regulations should be a plus for good populations of each fish. And the allowed trolling on the lake, increases your odds for hooking into either one of these species.

Other then that, I hear smallies run big in there too. That the water is clear and it can be a dog on some days to catch fish. But the relative size of most fish are up there, so your chances of catching a big fish are increased if you fish this water a lot.

Let me know if you do get to fish it and tell me how ya did.

[Super Black]

Grindstone is a fantastic body of water. Fishing walleye's smallies, and muskies. I have a relative on that body of water and we make a couple of trips a year there. Walleye's are the main fish we target. If your interested in property, I'm a realtor in the area and could maybe send you some brochures on whats available. Sincerely, SB

[Little Joe]

Be prepared to lay down some serious dinero to get a place on that lake. I also have a relative that's been on the lake for 12+ years. His place has more than tripled in value since he first bought.

The lake is managed as a trophy walleye lake so it has a very strict slot. Great if your a CPR guy - not so great if you like to eat a lot of fish.

The water is gin clear so I tend to night fish most of the time although fish can be had on windy/overcast days. There's some Jumbo's in the lake as well which can be pretty easy to target - especially during the hard water season.

Beautiful country up there. I'd love to be in your shoe's (minus the second mortgage your about to take on!)

[jcfishr]

Thanks all for the great info. I was not aware of the walleye slot. I'll have to check that out. After all, who doesn't like to eat fish? (no letters please)

SB, please do send me some info on what's available to my address below. My primary interest is in frontage property vs. a cabin.

Thanks,