rbaquial Posted April 21, 2009 Report Share Posted April 21, 2009 Hey, I checked the REG's... appears only YELLOW PERCH, CRAPPIE, SUNFISH, TROUT, SALMON, WHITEFISH and CATFISH are open. I've never caught a WHITEFISH before, so I'm interested in what tackle I'll need to hook into one. I'm pretty sure there aren't any TROUT/SALMON in Rice Lake - then again, I don't know... I've only had a handful of chances to fish there. Any suggestions on what tackle I should bring when I head to Rice Lake on Friday Evening? I'm already bringing tackle necessary to catch PERCH, SUNFISH and CRAPPIE... But, what would I need to catch WHITEFISH? What about live bait? or even the Gulp!Alive stuff? Anything anyone can suggest for that? Thanks! RoB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuNnYoOzE Posted April 21, 2009 Report Share Posted April 21, 2009 I'm heading up Saturday ummm bring spinners grubs stuff like that! IDK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MillerPhoto Posted April 21, 2009 Report Share Posted April 21, 2009 Well I wasn't in Rice Lake.. but lower on the Trent Severn last monday for Crappie.. they were hittin hard anything pink and white.. I had a white teardrop tiped with a old piece of pink power bait.. (looked like a 1/2 meal worm) after about 15 crappie i lost the pink bait, and was just using the white teardrop and they were still hittin hard! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayZ Posted April 21, 2009 Report Share Posted April 21, 2009 i've never seen or heard of a whitefish in rice lake so they might be tough to catch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodsman Posted April 21, 2009 Report Share Posted April 21, 2009 As Jay said. Don't worry about whitefish in Rice Lake. Now if your looking for bigger fish that fight good don't rule out carp. Rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbac31 Posted April 21, 2009 Report Share Posted April 21, 2009 Like they said, there are no whitefish in rice lake. Tons of big crappie though. Look for them on flats and shallow bays in about 4-8 fow. Tubes and tiny crankbaits are best. personally I use crankbaits for them. Tends to weed out the bigger ones. Good Luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blake Posted April 21, 2009 Report Share Posted April 21, 2009 No Whitefish in Rice Lake. The crappie will keep ya busy if you can find them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffBornFishin Posted April 21, 2009 Report Share Posted April 21, 2009 Have fun launching a boat...there are no docks in. The water is very high right now...was working down there yesterday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuNnYoOzE Posted April 21, 2009 Report Share Posted April 21, 2009 Have fun launching a boat...there are no docks in. The water is very high right now...was working down there yesterday. any lakes near by with docks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoty Posted April 21, 2009 Report Share Posted April 21, 2009 If you have two people or a long rope...launching without a dock isn't a big deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbac31 Posted April 21, 2009 Report Share Posted April 21, 2009 Guaranteed there will be docks in there by Saturday. Same thing every year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nippissinger Posted April 21, 2009 Report Share Posted April 21, 2009 Yes smalliefisher. I agree. with the season opener this weekend and the anticipated warmth and multitude of fishers, I am sure they will have the docks in and if they dont, then like Stoty mentions, a long rope will launch a boat in any water... At 20+ degrees I won't be afraid to get my feet wet for a shot at filling the well with tasty slabs.... This is GONNA BE GREEEEEAT!!!!!! Nipper... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diggyj Posted April 21, 2009 Report Share Posted April 21, 2009 (edited) Twin Cedars on Rice Lake has permanent, concrete docks, so launching with any height of water level is possible. So does the launch at Hiawatha. Dirk... Twin Cedars Resort and Marina Road: 32 Sandy Bay Road, Hastings Co-ords: N44 15.591 W78 02.425 Ramp Conditions: Concrete Cost: $10 Shore Fishing Access: Yes, probably have to be staying at resort Other: Cottage rental place, launch is listed as public. Owner is Steve. Hiawatha Road: Hiawatha Line Co-ords: N44 10.811 W78 12.033 Ramp Conditions: Concrete Cost: Donation Shore Fishing Access: Yes Other: Dock access, store/gas bar/restaurant around the corner from the launch Edited April 21, 2009 by diggyj Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinker Posted April 21, 2009 Report Share Posted April 21, 2009 Those concrete docks could very well be under water. I don't know for sure, I just know the water is really high right now. Same as every year. Bring tubes and floats. That's all you'll need. Pink and white is good, red/black is also good. Look for the crowds of boats......you'll see them Sinker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuNnYoOzE Posted April 21, 2009 Report Share Posted April 21, 2009 Yes smalliefisher. I agree. with the season opener this weekend and the anticipated warmth and multitude of fishers, I am sure they will have the docks in and if they dont, then like Stoty mentions, a long rope will launch a boat in any water... At 20+ degrees I won't be afraid to get my feet wet for a shot at filling the well with tasty slabs.... This is GONNA BE GREEEEEAT!!!!!! Nipper... oooh for sure! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbaquial Posted April 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 22, 2009 Twin Cedars on Rice Lake has permanent, concrete docks, so launching with any height of water level is possible.So does the launch at Hiawatha. Dirk... Twin Cedars Resort and Marina Road: 32 Sandy Bay Road, Hastings Co-ords: N44 15.591 W78 02.425 Ramp Conditions: Concrete Cost: $10 Shore Fishing Access: Yes, probably have to be staying at resort Other: Cottage rental place, launch is listed as public. Owner is Steve. Hiawatha Road: Hiawatha Line Co-ords: N44 10.811 W78 12.033 Ramp Conditions: Concrete Cost: Donation Shore Fishing Access: Yes Other: Dock access, store/gas bar/restaurant around the corner from the launch hey, do you have the phone#'s to these places by chance? Also, isnt there a shop out in Bewdley? I remember seeing one....not sure.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bondar Posted April 22, 2009 Report Share Posted April 22, 2009 there is a launch and tackle shop right in bewdley just after you drive through the main drag there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbaquial Posted April 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 22, 2009 there is a launch and tackle shop right in bewdley just after you drive through the main drag there you got a phone number? I cant seem to find anything online.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoty Posted April 22, 2009 Report Share Posted April 22, 2009 BJ Tackle - 905-797-2632 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbaquial Posted April 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 22, 2009 BJ Tackle - 905-797-2632 Thanks Bud... The other 2 locations are too far out from where we'll be, around Rice Lake. Thanks!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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