northern light

[fishhawk1750]

Heading up to northern light and was wondering if anybody has been up there and how things are going.

[BAIT956]

I haven't heard any reports this year.

I'm heading up there on June 18th. Was there last year about the same time. Walleye fishing was brutal, but smallies were really hot, especially on small, 1/8- 3/16 oz jigs and tails. Also caught many on topwaters, spinnerbaits, stickbaits and wacky worms.

Please report back on your success. Thanks and good luck.

[fishhawk1750]

I was there at the same time as you. The walleye fishing was so bad that half our group is not going back. Where do you stay? we will be at red pine, arriving on the 17th.

[BAIT956]

I will be staying at Northern Light Resort in one of the light housekeeping cabins. Basically bedrooms, toilet, communal shower and a kitchen, but what do you need?

Last year several groups seeking only walleye pulled out early.

We caught enough walleye to eat and switched our focus to smallmouth and pike. When we got there, we checked around the camp and nobody was catching any walleye to speak of so we decided not to beat our brains out trying. Also, we went to several of the other small lakes in the area with great results.

Other members of my group, who have been going there for years, told me that walleye fishing had been great up until last year.

I heard that they were very slow all summer. Danged if I know why. I'll be happy if the smallies are hot.

[fishhawk1750]

Well the bass were biting! Did you find any walleyes? Our group worked hard to find what we did.

[BAIT956]

Just got back last evening. The walleye's were still tough. Nobody getting any.

We caught a ton of bass and pike.

[Northlander]

This is what I was afraid of. Last year was very tuff fishing. I only caught about a dozen all week and I fished hard.

Smallies are always easy to find up there. We even tried Lakers with no success. If reports dont get better I wont be going this year.

[Northlander]

Canceled out trip for this year.

We will either hit Rainy Lake or Mil Lacs. Maybe Vermilion if it gets going again. Also looking for another place to try out.

Anyone have any advice on a place to go catch a few eyes thats not fancy and a good price? All we need is a dry/clean place to sleep and eat and a good fishing lake.