wjw Posted May 18, 2011 Report Share Posted May 18, 2011 Several questions...... I am heading up next week to fish Nipissing and the Upper French. Has the lake recovered from last years low water level? Are shore lunch fires permitted this year? Is the spring bloom running behind the norm? Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joeytier Posted May 18, 2011 Report Share Posted May 18, 2011 a) much, much higher than last year no fire ban c) about a month later than last year, so close to normal, maybe a little late Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nipfisher Posted May 19, 2011 Report Share Posted May 19, 2011 Im thinking there will be little to no weeds in the areas I'm used to fishing. I will be looking for small clumps of weeds and rocks as the walleye will want some structure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike01 Posted May 19, 2011 Report Share Posted May 19, 2011 This year is a complete flip flop from last year, higher water and cooler weather. Should make for an interesting start to the season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nipfisher Posted May 19, 2011 Report Share Posted May 19, 2011 I hit the bait shop this morning and picked up 3 dozen worms. I passed on the leaches (even though they looked really active) as I think a slow presentation will be the best shot at eyes. Maybe just a jig with a stinger hook tipped with a fat worm lying on the bottom. If the walleye are not cooperating I'll turn to pike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joeytier Posted May 19, 2011 Report Share Posted May 19, 2011 Do you grab your leeches at Discount, blair? are they priced half-decent? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nipfisher Posted May 19, 2011 Report Share Posted May 19, 2011 (edited) Do you grab your leeches at Discount, blair? are they priced half-decent? Ya I was at Discount today. I'm just thinking it is too early for them. I may be wrong if you're nailing them on leaches send me a text. Didn't ask how much.Some huge ones too Joey. Edited May 19, 2011 by Nipfisher Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g_clot Posted May 19, 2011 Report Share Posted May 19, 2011 Lake Nipissing - 45152 12:00 PM EDT 19 May 2011Buoy position: 46.23N 79.72W Wind (knots)ENE 3 gust 3Pressure and tendency (kPa)101.7 ↑Wave height (m)0.1Air temperature (°C)13Wave period (s)2Water temperature (°C)11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nipfisher Posted May 19, 2011 Report Share Posted May 19, 2011 Lake Nipissing - 45152 12:00 PM EDT 19 May 2011 Buoy position: 46.23N 79.72W Wind (knots)ENE 3 gust 3 Pressure and tendency (kPa)101.7 ↑ Wave height (m)0.1 Air temperature (°C)13 Wave period (s)2 Water temperature (°C)11 Water temp is 11 degrees and air is 13 now. It will make for a huge difference if we get up to 24 degrees like they are calling for. May keep the fishies really shallow in the warmer water. Thanks for that info. Can you please post or PM me the link to get that info.? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g_clot Posted May 19, 2011 Report Share Posted May 19, 2011 Sure thing. I've been digging a lot for my upcoming Nosbonsing trip and have two links you might find useful. I plan to check them on my phone regularly even on the water. The link for the in-water buoys current and past 24hr (updated every hour) is found here: http://text.www.weatheroffice.gc.ca/marine/weatherConditions-currentConditions_e.html?mapID=10&siteID=05500&stationID=45152 The link for the weather stations posting showing current, upcoming, satellite and past 24 hour data is found here: http://www.weatheroffice.gc.ca/city/pages/on-65_metric_e.html If you click the "+More Info" it will show the satellite imagery and give up to the hour, past 24hr weather and barometric pressure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wjw Posted May 20, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2011 Thanks for the info. Are the lilacs in bloom yet? I have found over-the-years that fishing picks up when the lilac bloom takes place? Sort of strange but past notes support it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike01 Posted May 20, 2011 Report Share Posted May 20, 2011 Haven't seen any yet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nipfisher Posted May 20, 2011 Report Share Posted May 20, 2011 Thanks for the info. Are the lilacs in bloom yet? I have found over-the-years that fishing picks up when the lilac bloom takes place? Sort of strange but past notes support it. My lilacs opened in the front yard yesterday. I guess that means we're good to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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