balsam lake

[peter23]

hey guys I have targeted muskie on most of the kawarthas, but have never tried balsam. buckhorn is my go-to kawartha muskie lake but I have heard that they are some big ski's in balsam. im not asking for hotspots but is there any advice you guys can give me for tagetting ski's on this lake? I know black/orange is a good color combo for all the kawartha lakes. Any certain lures that have produced for you? certain depths or areas to look for at this time of year? also where is a good place to launch on this lake?

 

thanks for the help

 

Peter

[Rizzo]

I always use the launch off Balsam lake drive where the canal from Mitchell enters. Its not the greatest, but its free. A paved launch on that side of the lake is available at the provincial park. Muskies? The usual has always worked for me...drop offs, weed edges etc

[Raycaster]

Been a slow 2 weeks of fishing on Balsam this year. Nice muskie last year and the usual pike,bass and walleye but not this year.

Been skunked more times than I can remember...

Probably hit Buckhorn next month to hopefully change my luck.

As for the muskies, just follow the thick weed beds and troll the drop offs.

I've seen the muskie hunters out there still trying the usual spots.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[beagle dad]

launch below bridge in rosedale

most weedbeds reach well off shore

fish edges of these

yes there are some huge muskie if you can find them

have always been able to find 1 off sandbar in front of channel to Mitchell as well as ant island area