NathanRobert

Right. Thanks for the helpful tips.

Is that because Muskie are holding closer to cover than Pike during the summer?

Good point about water temp. I don't want to kill any fish. At least Muskies.

Cast or troll? I generally troll for big Pike, but I know that some people fish Muskie more like Bass.

Thanks for the replies. I really appreciate it. Is it worth going for Musky in mid-summer, or does the bit shut down? I generally don't get back to Ontario until July-August period. Sad because I get bored of catching 14 inch Rainbow trout here in BC lol.

Thanks very much.

Yeah I was actually considering that option. From what I know there are greater numbers in those lakes.

I'd like to say 'hi' first. I grew up in Muskoka, was an avid angler. Had to move west for work, but I sill come back in the summer when I can. Caught a ton of Pike, Walleye and Bass over the years, but never a Muskie. What is a good choice for Muskie fishing close to Muskoka? I don't need to catch the biggest one ever, nor am I aiming to do anything over than catch & release. I just would like to catch one. I've been looking at Kashe lake and Blackstone & Crane lake. Also Haliburton. I fished Morrison lake a few times in the past few years but I don't think there are many Muskie in there. MNR lake data list Rosseau & Joseph as containing Muskie, but I've never heard of anyone catching one in either lake. Pike yes, but no Muskie. Thanks in advance, Nathan C.