Esox or Manitou report.

[tearin' lips]

Hows the trout biting. I am looking to head up there wednesday.

Thanks for any info boys!

[cedarnarrowsguy]

I haven't fished the essox/manitou since early june. I'm heading up next week. curious to see how you did. any info will be apprciated. thanks

[tearin' lips]

We did real well on Esox Wednesday. Pulling Sutton Spoons behind the riggers over 100 feet of water. We tried shallower, but the trout were all pushing bait over deep water. We even caught a few over 140 feet. Our riggers were usually between 70-90 feet.

Hope you have a great time CedarNarrows guy!

[cedarnarrowsguy]

Fished last week end. I ended up purchasing a down rigger on my way up. We marked lots of fish in the deeper water, but only managed to catch 2. Talked to a few others on the lake and it sounded like vertical jigging over the deep stuff might have been a little better. Oh well, just the enjoyment of being on the Manitou was well worth it!

[cedarnarrowsguy]

I'm planning one more trip before the trout season closes at the end of the month. Then we'll be chasing grouse and moose.......Can anyone tell me what to expect on the Tou in late September. Do they move much shallower? they were pretty deep a few weeks ago. Any info would be appreciated.

[Cheers]

Be shure to check the regulations, a size limit is in effect during the fall.

[cedarnarrowsguy]

Only need one for the grill! Finding them is 99.9% of fun...

[Hiddenbay]

Hello Rich:

I know this is late but my brother and I fished the Lower Manitou in late September and found most of the bass 15 to 20 feet down in Glass Bay. Thanks again for the info regarding Walleye. Any advice about the bays where they can be found would be greatly appreciated. My brothers and I are big bass and musky hunters. We get to the Manitou at least twice a year but have never tried for Walleye.

Best of luck fishing!

[Outfitter17]

Hiddenbay,

You will find the biggest bass on the manitou in september in 19-24ft. on the rock reefs. I have heard about walleye up in mosher bay, but have never fished there. There are lots of other lakes to try if you are looking for walleyes. Where do you stay? If you are close to mosher, you could try but I wouldn't waste much time.