Pakwash Lake

[neb.fish]

Anyone ever fished Pakwash Lake? There is about 5 resorts on this lake and I was wondering which is the best? I'm looking to do a trip in late August on a drive in lake that has good Northern, Walleye and Bass fishing. I don't really want to be on a huge lake like LOTW or Lac Seul so if anyone has any other smaller lakes in this area let me know.

[Fishinglund]

Some friends of mine go to Cianci's (sp?) the last week of June, and they really like it. I have never been up there myself though. They really do well on the walleyes and northerns.

Fishinglund

[Sharkey]

Was there 15 years ago, caught a bunch of eyes and northern, but small. I know of poeple catching bigger ones there are alot of eyes in the lake.

[Fishinglund]

I am considering trying this lake myself, does anyone have any experience on the lake for the first part of June?

Thanks,

Fishinglund

[680T]

I've been going to Pakwash since 75'.We stay at Rowes Snake Falls camp.They have a web site,Snake Falls Camp.We go the week prior to Memorial day weekend.Some years thats right on.Some years its a week or two early for the big bite.The camp is on the north end of lake.Chukuni River enters there coming down from Red Lake.Plenty of lake or river to check out.

[Fishinglund]

Dinger!

Even if you don't hit the "Big Bite" is it still pretty steady fishing or do you really have to work hard for the fish? Also, we will be staying at Snake Falls June 3-10.

Thanks

Fishinglund

[680T]

Fishinglund,

You will have a good time.Rob and Nancy run a great camp.Never had a problem catching Walleyes or Pike.Standard jig/minnow or twister,brighter colors.The Chukini River flowing in here does stain the water.The first bend below the camp,you will see,is where to be at sundown.Thats where it opens up into the main lake.You can see the camp from there.No need to run far for lunch.A Lil Joe spinner with hammered gold blade trolled across the rock points works also if you get tired of jigging.Have fun.

[Bubbadust]

We stayed at Northwoods Bay Resort on Pakwash last year (5/28-6/4). Walleye fishing was very steady and good size for the most part. Biggest fish went 27.5". Lots of small northerns to be found, but no smallmouth. The resort is VERY reasonable ($140 per person for a week), but you kind of get what you pay for. The 2 guys that run it are very nice as well. It's located where Chukuni River runs into the lake.

[gmann]

Dinger - We have fished Lac Seul however we have had some bad luck with finding objects under the water. We are looking for a new lake to try next year. Is Pakwash a little safer or is there a lot of reefs/rock piles/trees? Also from what I am reading - it sounds like the walleye fishing is very good?

[Bubbadust]

There are various boulders sticking out of the water, but they are easily spotted. There were no major underwater rockpiles or anything to worry about that I know of. The resort gave us a waterproof map and pointed out a couple areas to be careful around. The walleye fishing was steady the entire week we were there.

[gmann]

Thanks for the info Bubbadust. Did you fish there this year? How big is the lake?

[Bubbadust]

We fished last year for a week over Memorial Day. It's pretty large, I think 40,000+ acres. We saw about 1/4 of it at the most.

[680T]

Whoa...the last I checked here it was Spring.

gmann,I've done a couple house boat trips on Lac Seul out of Hudson.So I would say that you would feel at home on Pakwash,as it is on a river system controlled by dam as is Seul.Similiar lay of the land as they say.Yes there are rock reefs,more on the main lake.Many of them extend out alot further than you would think.Some solid,some broken rock.Back bays are sand/mud/rock bottom with weeds.The resort owners do put jugs out in the spring on MOST bad spots.The map given out at Snake Falls does a good job of showing the spots.Less trees than Seul as Pakwash is a natural lake now controlled by the dam.I've never seen Pakwash water level very as much as Lac Seul either.As for the fishing...I go in the spring and honestly believe its getting better.Talked to a guy from Wisconsin this spring that has been going to Snake Falls for over 40 yrs.He also says Pakwash is as good as ever.I'll be back.Good luck!

Forgot...never haved check with GPS but the main lake is 18to20 miles or so north to south.