Best time of year to go

[Luck e 1]

When trying to mesh schedules with my brothers to go to Canada, the only time we all had open was in August.

Is August still a good time to fish (walleye, northern)??

We are going on a fly in out of Armstrong where we will be the only cabin on the lake. I was thinking pressure was low through the year...but I didn't know if the fishing gets slow like it does down here.

[fisherking01]

I'm not familiar with Armstrong, We have done well on all species in august on a couple of lakes. Lots of bugs last time I was there in Aug.

[Luck e 1]

Thanks for the reply. I really appreciate it. I am suprised that this is the only response I have recieved on this question.

[neb.fish]

Luck e 1,

I'm in the same boat as you(no pun intended). We decided last minute to go to Canada this year, figured June was booked so thought we would try late August. From reading on the board and talking to a few people it seems June is the best for Walleye but late summer is very good for other species. Plus the fish have had several more months to grow . We haven't picked a resort yet but have a few areas in mind.

[King Canada]

I go the last week in August, the water temperature on these lakes will barely break 60 plus they are relatively infertile so the walleyes are always hungry. I go in August because it's typically so slow around here.

[Luck e 1]

Thanks for the info. I am glad to hear that mostly because we didn't have a choice really.

Are the bugs bad enough to where a guy would want a head net? I have fished in places where bugs get so thick they are worth their weight in gold.

[MuskyBrian]

Bugs are USUALLY much less of a factor in August, sometimes there are barely any

[Down Deep]

As far as I'm concerned August is a prime time for Walleyes. The walleyes will be stacked on either reefs or main channel points with slow drop offs. They will be parked and once you find them they will be there day after day. Northers will be harder to get, but will be cruising the same reefs as the walleyes. Speed trolling large crank baits over the and around the reefs is a good way to pop some nice sized pike. I wouldn't even bother with lakers unless you have down riggers.

If you have a fly in to a lake with only one cabin you will catch more fish than you can imagine. That is, if you have at least some experience locating good walleye spots. I'm sure your outfitter will fill you in. Be sure to take in some live bait. A flat of crawlers is standard supplies for a week long trip. Minnows should also be along.

Bugs? Bring some bug dope, but I find that August to be a low bug time of the year.

The best thing about going to Canada in August is the weather is stable. May and June is usually wet and cold; July is hot; but, by mid August the weather is gennerally stable, cooler and dry. Dry in Canadian terms means it won't rain all day everyday. You picked a good time of the year to go.

[Luck e 1]

Thanks for the info guys. It has definately put some fears to rest.

The funny thing is...for how much people talk about catching a ton of fish, I am almost nervous that we will be the one group that goes up there and gets skunked. It a lot of pressure to put on a group

Is it July yet?

[Warrior56215]

I have been going in August for three years and the bugs have been almost nonexistant. The fishing is good with the walleyes being very predictable. We only bring crawlers because they are cheap, easy to care for and you really don't need any other live bait. For a change I will use gulp on a jig, which works okay.