oates Posted August 19, 2013 Report Share Posted August 19, 2013 Hey guys, A friend of mine has been pushing me to see Manitoulin Island for a few years. Finally, I decided to give it a shot. I have two kids so it seems like an adventurous place. I don't see too much discussion or posts re: Manitoulin Island or Kagawong Lake. I'm wondering if anyone has fished the area or lives up there. I chose Kagawong over Lake Manitou since the later has no bass and I thought it might be tough targeting only Lake Trout (no experience) and perch. If anyone has any advice, I love to fish rivers by foot (wading) and would like to find fishing areas one can hike to (off the beaten track). Plan of attack: Bass (dropshot - worms, minnows, tubes (coffee infused), topwater crankbaits (where viable), spinners). Walleye (crankbaits, jigs) Catfish (dropshot minnows) Trout (not sure, thinking spinnerbaits and cranks) Spending a week, was originally planning 2-3 days but too far + what if it rained those days! Should be an adventure, any tips or advice appreciated, is it safe to eat from Huron? Are all the great lakes polluted? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Posted August 19, 2013 Report Share Posted August 19, 2013 Lots of bass in Manitou. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Headhunter Posted August 19, 2013 Report Share Posted August 19, 2013 If you are bringing your kids as indicated, check out Providence Bay Beach... one of the nicest beaches anywhere! Great place to spend a day with the family and score big points with she who will be obeyed... Sorry, can't help yah re the fishing, I have only fished the far western part of the island. HH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twocoda Posted August 20, 2013 Report Share Posted August 20, 2013 HH has the right idea..The stream from Lake Mindemoya to Providence Bay fills up with fish ...The fish cannot get into Mindemoya due to the dam but there is lots of opportunity there....Good Luck... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralph Field Posted August 20, 2013 Report Share Posted August 20, 2013 Bluejay creek holds some nice specks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoreman4 Posted August 21, 2013 Report Share Posted August 21, 2013 Right in kagaweong there is a nice trail where you can watch the salmon come up the river. Also the cup n saucer is a nice trail about a half hour drive up the main hwy. I think a gravol pit is being put there but last time I was there it was still accessible Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hutch4113 Posted August 21, 2013 Report Share Posted August 21, 2013 I have fished Lake Manitou - lots of Small Mouth. I have also gone out West Bay for Salmon - need down riggers, etc. The lake I tend to fish the most though is Bass Lake - just outside of little current: http://www.manitoulintourism.com/portfolio/sheguiandah/. I have caught Perch, Small Mouth, Large Mouth (my personal best is from that lake - 5/6 pounds), Pike, and Muskie (nothing big on the Muskie side - but I have never really targeted them either). If you are looking for a little lake, with not a lot of area to search in, it is pretty good - though not sure how many keepers you will pull out - but it can be a lot of fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freshtrax Posted August 22, 2013 Report Share Posted August 22, 2013 Take the kids to the waterfalls on the island. I forget what it's called but you can walk behind it and swim in the pool at the bottom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freshtrax Posted August 22, 2013 Report Share Posted August 22, 2013 Bridal veil falls http://www.gowaterfalling.com/waterfalls/bridalveilmanitoulin.shtml Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oates Posted August 22, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 22, 2013 (edited) Thanks for the feedback guys. Tackle box loaded up and ready to roll out tomorrow morning via grand bend, goderich, tobermory and the ferry. Kids excited! Edited August 22, 2013 by oates Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oates Posted August 23, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2013 Got my tackle-box ready! Little bit of everything! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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