Lac Seul norhwest side

[thumper50]

Heading up to Lac Seul in two weeks staying on the northwest side, Scout Lake resort. Can anyone shed some light on a couple questions: (1) What is the water level like this summer; (2) has anyone tried and/or had success fishing lake trout this time of year on the lake? I don't have down riggers on my boat so I don't think trolling is an option but have heard of people vertically jigging sonars in deep water for lakers in late summer. (3) This is our second year on lac Seul and we used exclusively live bait for walleyes last year. We are going to try trolling some cranks this year, looking for recommendations on types, size & color/patterns. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

[Bigcat1]

thumper50- how was your fishing on the nw side. i have fished the eastern part for a few years-wondering what the bite is that way?

[Abrams]

Water is very low and temps are really high. I would focus on deep water.

[bigtimeelectric]

HEY WAS THERE LAST WEEK, PULLED CRANKS MAINLY MAGNUM HOT N TOTS BRIGHTER COLOR THE BETTER, ACTUALLY I DID REALLY WELL ON A PURPLE AND WHITE LIENENKUGELS PLUG THAT I BOUGHT AT THE BREWERY BUT I EVENTUALLY LOST IT. anyway plugs work well but I think the majority of the people that fish up there are only livebait fisherman who don't beleive in cranks. we pulled cranks the first 3 days and did ok the other boat with us pulled plugs for all 4 days.on the 4th day we switched to 3/8 jigs with gulps and did great many 20 and 21 inchers all day long and the other boat stayed with plugs and had a much better 4th day also. as far as lake level judging by the shoreline it looked like it was down maybe a foot or two from its all time high, so it is probably at its normal level. ps seen a few boats fishing out in the middle of mackensie bay in 70 80feet of water, I wonder what and how they were doin. good luck gotta love canada eh

[prov1900]

Lake Trout on Lac Seul?? Or are you talking about a different lake? Just curious. I wouldnt mind catching some of those myself.

[thumper50]

last yr was the our first yr on Lac Seul, fishing was very good, alot of walleyes 16-19" biggest was 26" although we lost two fish I am confident were bigger. Was a little disappointed with Pike fishing, caught a decent number but nothing really big. Really looking forward to going back up on 8/5, there's ust so much water and spots that look good, just have to learn a little more each year.

[thumper50]

Yes, I was referring to Lac Seul regarding the Lake trout, love catching 'em, we used to do pretty well for them when we used to go to Eagle Lake in June. Not sure if anybody fishes them on Lac Seul or if its possible without downriggers this time of year. I've heard of people vertically jigging for them in deep water but have never tried it.

[prov1900]

Wow, I didnt know there were lakers on Seul. I fished it a few years ago from the NW side and remember being in almost triple digit water and marking fish way down. If I remember correctly, I was told that they werent in there. If they are, I am going to try in Sept. Hopefully, the weather will cool down and we have a shot. Pike, smallies, eyes, and lakers in one body of water? That is what I call awesome mixed bag...and drive to best of all!

[Swamp Scooter]

Even if you do not have down riggers you can use the in-line dipsy divers. They will get you a good way down. Also you can use the Lee's 1oz jig heads. They are made here in Anoka and worked well for us. The bait to tip with is the Magic scented real minnows. The pack is about $2.

Jigs work well but do not forget the spinners too, for the eyes. Trolling them can produce really well. Tip with Gulp or powerbait/worms.