Prettiest lake ever

[danc]

About 10 years ago a friend flew me into a lake that left a huge impact on me. Not only was the fishing great, but the lake itself was a gem. Quite frankly, it was the most beautiful lake that I've ever seen. Turquoise blue green water made it seem like you were fishing in Hawaii. You could easily see bottom down 50 feet. In fact my buddy flew another friend into this lake a few years back and the depth finder was reading 45 feet. The friend informed him that his depth finder was not working. It's not 45 feet here. But indeed it was. Somehow this crystal clear water made 50 feet look like 20. It's been on my bucket list to get back there ever since. Last weekend I got to cross that return adventure off of my list.

 

 

A short 8 mile ride from our camp site to the lake with another buddy flying solo off of our wing.

 

 

Our approach gave me this awesome view of paradise.

 

 

Heading out fishing. The green water in this shot is probably 30 to 40 feet deep. The trees at the far end are the length of the lake. Barely enough room to take off with the plane. My pilot buddies were concerned about getting off of the lake with the wind direction.

 

 

All you have to do to catch fish here is drop any kind of lure to the bottom. Within a few minutes you'll have a Lake Trout on. Most fish are on the small side. 2 to 3 lbs. But occasionally you'll latch on to a cannibal. That's a fish that gets big enough to feed on it's own kind and can grow to monsterous proportions. Our biggest fish this trip was about 12 lbs. And I had a fish on that I couldn't budge off of the bottom before it spit my barbless hook. My last time here we caught a couple of mid to high teen weight fish.

 

 

 

I love this lake so much that I just might put it back on my bucket list.

[kickingfrog]

That is a very pretty lake. Nice fish too.

[Roy]

Wow! Looks like heaven to me, Dan. Great pics too!

[Live2fish85]

That really is a beautiful lake. The water looks amazing.

[irishfield]

Very reminding of my "laker lake" in Temagami with similar sea like colours! Thanks for the porn Dan !

[mercman]

It sure is a Gem Dan.Looks completely pristeen. Yer a lucky man my friend.

[manitoubass2]

I had the same experience on that lake as a teen (might not be the same lake you are referring to but it looks one in the same).

 

Me and two buddies visited the lake for the first time to hang out and have beers with a few girlfriends. When we arrived, we were shocked at the view right on the lake! Wow! We quickly got the swim trunks on and walked to the end of the dock. There was a diving board? I thought, what the hell? I asked her "why is there a diving board? It's like 6 FOW off the end of the dock?" She laughed. "Go ahead, pin dive and touch bottom". I obliged. I resurfaced defeated, lol. We later trolled through what was indeed, 22 FOW.

 

Fishing was incredible, but snorkeling was a def. highlight of the trip

Edited August 24, 2012 by manitoubass2

[misfish]

OMG

Thats a great shot Dan.

 

 

What a beautiful place. Yes,it looks like Hawaii. AMAZING

 

 

Thats a JEWL.

[Whitespinnerbait]

Been there, done that !!

 

[Jigger]

That may be one of the best release shots ive laid my eyes on! Awesome looking lake youve found Dan. Gem seems like a very fair word. Tres cool

[spincast]

That is one beaut lake and 1 beaut laker. Love the shot of the plane off the wing

[Rich]

Simply awesome. Thank you very much for sharing your experience. I believe i'd have the same opinion were i to ever visit that lake.

[misfish]

I meant to add Dan,,,,,,,,,,,,That water looks like Mountain Dew,,,,,,,,

 

 

Still cant get over the beauty of the water.

[danc]

I meant to add Dan,,,,,,,,,,,,That water looks like Mountain Dew,,,,,,,,

 

 

Still cant get over the beauty of the water.

 

It's a rare gem for sure Brian. My pilot buddy has flown from coast to coast many times and he says that he's never seen a lake quite like this one.

[Rattletrap2]

Gorgeous water Dan! I have always wanted to fish for trout in a lake, but this type of water makes it all the more special. I never even knew we had water in Ontario like that, especially so far North. I guess I always just thought most of the Northern lakes were more tanic coloured.

[TennesseeGuy]

Thanks for sharing. You surely picked the right day to take pictures. Beauties.

[rufus]

Absolutely Gorgeous!

[adempsey]

Definitely a beautiful lake!! Thanks for sharing the photos.

[fishin' magician]

Whats the name of the lake???

[lhousesoccer]

Whats the name of the lake???

I was wondering how long it would take for someone to ask that question!!! I'm pretty sure it won't be answered! If you have a place like that, you generally keep it to yourself! None of this

 

It sure does look magical though!

Edited August 25, 2012 by vtbass

[kickingfrog]

Lake X.

 

Although the need for a float plane ride would preclude many from accessing it.

[limeyangler]

I am speechless....looks like the Caribbean with pine trees!

 

Stunning setting to catch fish.....thanks for sharing Dan.

[NAW]

Very nice indeed!

 

Thanks for sharing

[Dontcryformejanhrdina]

The last lake I fished had areas where you could literally only see 6 inches down. Gorgeous pictures, great release shot!

[Leecher]

Absolutely beautiful pristine waters I was sure you were going to post, oversize healthy speckle trout... but lakers will do Nice release shot Dan

Thanks for sharing

Jacques