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We actually stayed at Wolsely Lodge one spring back around 2010. 1 walleye between 5 or 6 guys over 3 days. Pike fishing was better. Has walleye fishing improved in recent years?

Im trying to plan an annual trip I do with friends and looking for a new destination. It's early June and there are 4 of us. In the past we have gone to Rice Lake, Callendar Bay on Nipissing and Hay Bay. Last year we went to Tomiko Lake and although the fishing was ok it wasn't much better than these other lakes. We will be targeting different species but primarily walleye. Looking for a destination within 5-6 hours from Niagara, drive-in and towing 2 boats. Bringing our own food and supplies. Thanks in advance!

Nice haul!

It's not uncommon to get walleye while perch fishing on Erie. A couple years ago I landed a 13lb channel cat on perch gear.

Wow! Haven't seen many, if any lakers come out of Erie! Nice fish!

Fish the bottom with pickerel rigs/minnows in 45-70FOW.

Staying at Tomiko Lake Lodge. Thank you for the pm!!

I can understand that policy. I've been a member here for 20 years or more. Not as active as I used to be for various reasons. I'm not looking for fishing spots. Moreso, any particular tackle I should bring with me. Do most jig for them( as we do on (Nipissing) or troll harnesses? Worms? Minnows? Bodybaits? etc Dusk or dawn better than daytime?

From a week ago...

Prior to posting my question I had done an extensive search of OFC and found some good info. but much of it from several years ago including several comments stating to the OP "I'll PM you". This will be my 1st time fishing the lake so hoping to get some new input.

What is this Google thing you speak of?

Booked a cabin for our annual spring trip for the last weekend in May. Looking for tips for walleye as well as where I can find a depth chart/map. TIA.

I would consider a different part of Rice Lake or Quinte but the slot size and possession limits on Nipissing are a deterrent. We don't keep alot but it would be nice to do a fish fry one night of our 3 night trip. When on Rice Lake we usually fished the southwest end between Hall Landing and Gores Landing.

I've done an annual spring fishing trip with some friends for about 22 years now. Almost all of them to Rice Lake, Nipissing or Hay Bay and always very end of May or early June. In recent years, walleye fishing on these lakes has been disappointing so I'm looking for a new destination. Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated. Ideally something within 4-6 hours drive from Niagara. TIA

Thank you to all for posting your opinions.

I'm sure this topic has been discussed numerous times over the years but I'm looking for current opinions on outboards. I'll be buying a new boat soon and the package comes with a 90hp Merc. I've heard many guys who favour Honda and Yamaha. Years ago I owned a 14ft Lund with a 20hp Yamaha and in 12 years didn't have a single problem with it and I wasn't very good at doing regular maintenance on it. Changing the package from a 90hp Merc to a 90hp Yamaha would come at an additional cost. Your thoughts?

I have a relative in the scrap removal business who gave me this old level wind reel. Apparently it's circa 1930.

Been out on Erie 4 of the past 7 days and although the numbers aren't as good as last year, the fish we have got have been significantly bigger including two 8 pounders.

Based on your description of symptoms I would suspect either the potentiometer or the variable speed controller. If I were you I would Google the model number and symptoms. I've repaired numerous home appliances, my hot tub, furnace and water heater by doing this. Even better call the manufacturers tech support.

Future ex-wife lol. Why ruin one woman's life when you can ruin the lives of several.

I do have a reef runner and a blue and silver ripplin Redfin but I've tried both stick baits and crankbaits out there with no success I always seem to do better with worm harnesses. In particular the past couple years I've gotten most of my walleye on blue and silver willow leaf harnesses made by Juggernaut. Most of my buddy's use this same harness. We first had success with them on Rice Lake and decided to try them on Erie.

Great info. Thank you for the reply Old Ironmaker. I do visit NFN as well. May have to try Port Maitland soon.

I was out close to the mouth today from 8am- 1pm and managed 2 small pics then the winds chased us off the water. I was using 10,20, & 30 jets with harnesses, some with planer boards. Going to try again tomorrow.

I was out close to the mouth today from 8am- 1pm and managed 2 small pics then the winds chased us off the water. I was using 10,20, & 30 jets with harnesses, some with planer boards. Going to try again tomorrow.

It's been quite some time since I've posted on this forum. There was a time when I would check in several times a day. I made the move to self-employment a few years ago and now I have more time to fish. If my customers had their way I'd be working 7 days a week ? but sometimes you have to put your foot down. I also upgraded from a 14 foot Lund to a 20-foot Tahoe. This allows me to do both pleasure boating with family and fishing. Bought it used back in 2017 and immediately had it fit with a MotorGuide version of I pilot and new fish finder / GPS. Mostly fish Lake Erie now out of Crystal Beach and Port Colborne, perch in the spring and fall and pickerel all summer-long. I know this form covers all of Ontario just wondering if there are many fishermen on here from down in the Golden Horseshoe?