Hank Jr

Some guys from NY who I helped 15 years ago when they first start fishing the Kawartha's send me a report and pictures when they get up to Canada . They Fished Sturgeon lake for Muskies 4 days and had a good time 10 Muskies in the boat 5 of those were 40" or bigger several big follows the only bad news is they also caught 3 Pike . A Canadian friend I met 20 years ago was also on Sturgeon with his wife a day last weekend . His wife out fished him again from the back of the boat with a 43" er , he lost one at the boat and had several follows they also caught 2 Pike . He said I could post his wife's picture with her fish it's a nice one . Hank Jr

My son and I haven't been up to the Kawarthas for several years because of Covid and my son started a new job so no vacation time . I also had some heart problems . We only got out 4 days last week because of the wind and rain . We fished 2 days on Pigeon and 2 days on Sturgeon . We boated 3 Muskies had 7 follows and 4 hits from Muskies . We only count hits if we see the Muskie . One 34" er and 2 follows came from 2 1/2 ft of water in a stump and down timber shore line we fish . Some of our favorite weed edges we couldn't fish with 8 -12 mph winds . Thursday and Friday were a lot better weather wise . My son did a good job taking care of his old Dad on this trip I spent a lot of time setting instead of casting . We had a fun time and I hope we can make a trip next year . Good luck to everyone when you get out . Here is my sons first fish on Monday from Pigeon . Hank Jr

Hi Dave We stayed Pigeon Lake resort it was clean and located in a good spot to fish the top of Pigeon . We are coming up in 3 weeks I'll let you know how we do . We are staying on Buckhorn but will fish Pigeon , Sturgeon and maybe Balsam during our trip . Good Luck Hank Jr

Thanks for the report . Looks like you had a fun trip.

We still fish Balsam for Muskies when we get up to the Kawarthas . The Pike have taken over the lake but now you catch some BIG Tigers along with the Muskies .

Hi Ed You should have a good time on Balsam it has a good population of Pike and has some nice Walleyes . I sent you a message let me know which end the lake you are staying at I might be able to help . Good Luck Hank Jr

Nice day on the water . With the water cooling down the Muskie fishing will pick up .

PM sent Hank Jr

Thanks for the help . A couple guys from NY who I helped with their Kawartha's trip sent me some good info and a map with areas to try . I hope we will be able to boat a few

Hi Everyone My son and I can't make our fall trip to Canada because of the border being closed . So we are going to try a lake in NY for Muskies in Oct . Have any of you guys fished this lake ? I know its a long shot just trying to get as much info as I can for our trip . Thanks for your help . Hank Jr

Nice Muskies thanks for the report

We saw the most fish on spinners but single blades out fished the double 8's and 10's color didn't matter . The big fish we saw were on bull dogs , medusala's , glide and jerk baits . My son's fish came on a all black medusala . With the cold front we did down size on most of our lures . We only caught one trolling we usually catch between 5 -8 trolling during our week when we eat our lunches or I need a break from casting my son doesn't like to troll . We caught fish in 2 ft -14 ft mostly deep edges but some off rocks and weeds .

Just got back from 6 days of Muskie fishing in the Kawartha's . My son and grandson and I fished Balsam , Pigeon and Sturgeon . The weather was tough high winds and a big cold front hit all week . Tuesday it was 75 by Thursday with the wind chill was 29 degrees . We had a OK week boated 9 Muskies saw 22 others with follows and hits at the boat we only count hits if we see it is a Muskie . My grandson caught his first Muskie 34 1/2" my son won big fish of the week with a 43" er from Pigeon cause me $10 . Of the follows 5 were nice fish probably 40" or bigger . With winds 10 mph and gusting to 18 mph there were a lot of our regular spots we couldn't fish . My grandson learn how to cast and work most of the different type Muskie lures I'm sure he will be back chasing Muskies again . Here is my sons fish .

Pretty fish looks like a beautiful day on the water .

Same here Cliff without my son doing most of the work I wouldn't be doing much Muskie fishing . He said Dad don't worry I'll get you there and unhook all those Muskies LOL . Sounds kike you had a nice day on the water thanks for the report.

Nice Muskie looks like you had a good week with plenty of action . Thanks for the report

Pigeon Lake has a good population of Muskies . Which end of the lake are you on ? I see you are new on the site try to send me a PM I can help you find some . Good Luck

You should be able to catch some fish on Balsam . Right up the shore line from the park is a bay try the deep edge in 10 -12 ft you should do OK with Pike , Walleye and Bass . Try casting some spinners Mepps Agiala's #4 or #5 . Good luck let us know how you do . We also do better on the weed edge across from the park .

My son and I made several trips to the upper French stayed at a couple lodges . We are Muskie fisherman but caught nice Bass , Walleyes and Pike on our trips . Lunge Lodge is in a good location and offers both bring your own food or American plan . Your boat will be fine there are plenty of islands and bays to fish . Good luck.

Great day on the water we only catch them that size on fly -in trips . Thanks for the pictures and report .

Good day on the water thanks for the report . Good luck with the Muskies .

Same thing I did Joe . I have been deer hunting since I was 12 going to be 73 in a couple months . I have trouble with the cold my feet and hands mostly . This year is pretty mild weather wise here in PA . The other problem my wife is not a big fan of deer meat so I give most of it away . Hang in there you are not alone . I'm just happy I can still chase Muskies but with the size of the lures thats starting to slow me down .

Nice looking Muskie and Walleye thanks for the report and pictures . Good luck the rest of the season .

Nice fish the Upper French has been tough for us our last couple trips . See some real hogs just can't get them to eat . Thanks for the report

I learned years ago nothing you can do about the weather just grin and bare it . Its just tough you wait all year for your trip and mother nature throws you curve LOL.