lake st john algae

[mercforever]

hopefully someones been up there recently,and can comment on the algae bloom that occurs up there this time of year.trying to plan for the weekend and not into fishing the green water.any ifo would be appreciated as my son wonts to catch more of those lsj hogs

[mattyk]

some nice looking fish, your son looks real happy with the bass, great to see!

[Guest Johnny Bass]

I didn't see any algae bloom. The water temps are way down this year. Nice bass. There are some big bass considering a lot of people catch and eat the bass they catch there and its a small lake.

[mercforever]

hey johnny bass,how long ago were you there?not that im there alot,but i found alot of guys were c+r ,i dont even like them on the carpet let alone eating them,to each his own,i guess.........thanks for the inf0,i guess me and the boy will drowning some senkos come saturday......

[mbac31]

The lake has an Algae bloom usually each year usually because of hot temps. I saw it last week on Sturgeon so I would assume it has hit St John now as well. Probally not as thick as most years because of the high water levels there this year. You will find it around the trailer park side mostly. Up in both rivers, also you will find it around the plant side shore very thick usually. Hope this helps

[Rattletrap2]

It would be nice to see some photos of the algae.

I don't suppose the soap factory (phosphates) would have anything to do with this?

 

If it is filamentous algae, it actually blooms better in cooler waters. Other types do better in warm waters.

[bassfighter]

The algae was never a problem for us at Lake st. john. THE MNR tried to control the weeds and put some green chemicals all along the shore, it seemed to work as less weeds grew this year. However less fish also on the shore line.

 

I would avoid the lake for now,until the Chemicals has dissipated.

[Guest Johnny Bass]

hey johnny bass,how long ago were you there?not that im there alot,but i found alot of guys were c+r ,i dont even like them on the carpet let alone eating them,to each his own,i guess.........thanks for the inf0,i guess me and the boy will drowning some senkos come saturday......

 

Two weeks ago. But I seen no signs of algae at all. Weeds are down. Don't know if that is because of some MNR chemicals like was suggested. I have seen weed growth down everywhere due to higher water levels and colder than normal temperatures.

 

It is definitely fishable. Give it a shot and let us know how you did.