mirogak

What is a floating plug?

I will post a full report upon return. Believe me ... I told u I have been dreaming about catching specks. So I think I will. And thanks for the tips guys, wish me luck.

Chinook for sure - and I wouldn't eat it either.... good luck next time.

Hahahah ... in that case I am going to try the lake that is stocked with both.

I am thinking of these spots: Day 1 - Bluff Lake and Lake St. Anthony Day 2 - Myra Lake and Little Minnow Lake Day 3 - on my way back I will stop by the Oxtongue river between the Whiskey rapids and the Tea Lake Dam Might be a bit ambitious but will try. Miro

One last question for those of you who have had privilege of enjoying a speck and splake - do Splake also taste good?

All right folk, After more due diligence I have new spots and it contains the stocked lakes. But still have some questions: Do the wild specks taste, fight or look different than their stocked counterparts? If I were to hit a stocked lake, would it be better to hit the ones that were stocked in great numbers in previous years, rather than the ones that are stocked periodically and consistently in moderate numbers. I guess my uneducated guess would be to hit the lakes that were stocked in previous years, that way they are more "wilder" (for the lack of a better word) and would have grown in size. Also, this time of the year (end of September), its best to troll or cast. If troll, then what depths (near shores?) and if cast, then what are good spots to cast (shoals, bays, around islands, river/creek mouths etc) Lures - I have Williams wobbler (2" long) and mepps #1, #2. These work well? Should I also invest in a Rapala. Thx, Miro

Nah my friend, Tea Lake is closed for the season as of Labour Day. And yes I did fish those spots for bass and they were great. But I only have one thing in my mind - and that is Brookies.

Yep, I did my homework, studied the lists, and cross-referenced with Jeffrey's map. I think I have a different set of spots to try now. Thanks for the tips guys.

Hey solopaddler, I was hoping you'd join in on this thread. Its my last go at it for this year before the season closes down - and I am not ready just yet for the interior waters. It looks like I may just have to stick to bass again for the 4th time this year. Ok tell me this then - have you guys seen that map by Jeffery. How accurate is that mapping as a fishing guide? Thanks, Miro

Gents, I totally understand the prized knowledge of secrets spots in AP and I am willing to find mine the hard way. That is precisely why I am starting out on this journey with these spots. I just need help from you experts in prioritizing these spots for me, for this one trip. Thanks, Miro

Thanks jds63 - you mentioned early Spring, what about now. Isn't now a good time too.

Hi all, I am not new to Algonquin park but I am new to fishing in Algonquin park. Lately I have become obsessed with Brook trouts - and I have heard and researched that Algonquin has world class brook trout fishing. Last time I went there on Labour day weekend and tried the Oxtongue river but with no luck. I think it was the temperature - it was very hot and humid. I came back to work and have become obsessed with going back and trying my luck again. I actually have dreams about catching these babies. Anyways, I am going again on the last weekend of September 23-25. Since I don't have a lot of time I won't be doing back country. I want to try the Oxtongue river, a couple of small water bodies just north of Tea Lake and maybe a couple of water bodies just west of Cannisbay Lake. Please see attached pictures. I need your help in prioritizing my options. I usually catch and release but I definitely want to taste these fish that I have heard so much about. I have researched on this site about lures and how the interior offers much better fishing. For now I want to try around the Hwy corridor, plus I am not yet ready for the interior (don't have the right gear, next year in Spring for sure) Also, if the brooks are in spawning mode, do they die shortly afterwards - and would they still taste good. PS: I found out that the Westward Lake just north of the Oxtonque river between the Whiskey Rapids and Tea Lake offers great views and great brook fishing. But I think the regulations in that Lake are pretty tight when it comes to keeping it. I wonder if you guys have fished there and comment on the views and fishing. Thanks guys, Appreciate the help. Miro