Old Ironmaker Posted April 2, 2015 Report Share Posted April 2, 2015 Lake St. Clair is a Musky factory. It might be a tad more than 3 hours from the GTA, just drive faster. But from what I have read on forums around the west end of Erie and LSC it is a no brainer for numbers of fish, not trophy fish but sheer numbers of Musky. I read about many multiple fish catches in 1 day from locals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craigson Posted April 2, 2015 Report Share Posted April 2, 2015 Lake St. Clair is a Musky factory. It might be a tad more than 3 hours from the GTA, just drive faster. But from what I have read on forums around the west end of Erie and LSC it is a no brainer for numbers of fish, not trophy fish but sheer numbers of Musky. I read about many multiple fish catches in 1 day from locals. A few years ago i was on a seadoo on Lake St Clair in August down by Stoney Point. There were literally hundreds of Musky sunning themselves in the clear water. It was honestly one of the craziest things i have seen, everywhere you looked it was muskies. 50"+ fish are landed every weekend on St Clair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Ironmaker Posted April 2, 2015 Report Share Posted April 2, 2015 (edited) Craigson, I have heard that 50's are rare, but if it's true 50's are in there well even better for the Musky hunters. I want to give it a go this year. I just need to find a Musky guy that has some of those 50 buck lures. Plus I need to work out in the Gym before tossing those bricks for a day. Edited April 2, 2015 by Old Ironmaker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillM Posted April 2, 2015 Report Share Posted April 2, 2015 Troll, no need to cast, lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishfield Posted April 2, 2015 Report Share Posted April 2, 2015 Pick a rock... any rock... and start circling it, day.. after day.. after day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joeytier Posted April 2, 2015 Report Share Posted April 2, 2015 I've seen multiple 50" from lower buckhorn. Every bit as good as restoule for big fish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lew Posted April 2, 2015 Report Share Posted April 2, 2015 There are some ski's on buckhorn , but they dont get that big. I caught around a 42 or three last summer, and now I'm looking to improve on that size. 50+ is my goal. I only suggested Lower Buck because I was under the impression you only had the one day to fish and you said you were familiar with the lake. If it's a 50 your looking for though, your better off heading east, north or west of the Kawarthas. The K's have some 50's but their few & far between. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c10 Posted April 2, 2015 Report Share Posted April 2, 2015 aha wow, seems L. Buckhorn is a popular lake, I too have seen some large ones pulled from there. But as Lew and some of the others said, the biggest ones are going to be found on the bigger bodies of water. Will take you longer to figure those bodies out though of course... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillM Posted April 2, 2015 Report Share Posted April 2, 2015 I'm going to hijack Lew and his boat this year, I wonder if he'll notice? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lew Posted April 2, 2015 Report Share Posted April 2, 2015 I'm going to hijack Lew and his boat this year, I wonder if he'll notice? He might, but I doubt he'll mind LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Ironmaker Posted April 2, 2015 Report Share Posted April 2, 2015 Yes Bill M troll for them. that I can easily do. Now all I need are some Fire Tiger coloured bricks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James77 Posted April 6, 2015 Report Share Posted April 6, 2015 I'm impressed to hear all the positive reviews about Lower Buckhorn. Kawartha Kev, we should hook up we're up there pretty much up every other weekend! Just starting hunting the musky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kawartha Kev Posted April 6, 2015 Report Share Posted April 6, 2015 (edited) Are you also on Lower Buckhorn James77? I don't get up near as much as I would like do to work but have had a cottage there for 20+ years. Kawartha Kev Sorry didn't mean to hijack the thread into a Lower Buckhorn thread. Edited April 6, 2015 by Kawartha Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manitoubass2 Posted April 6, 2015 Report Share Posted April 6, 2015 Yes Bill M troll for them. that I can easily do. Now all I need are some Fire Tiger coloured bricks. You do have a sense of humour???? That was funny sir! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James77 Posted April 6, 2015 Report Share Posted April 6, 2015 What lakes would you guys recommend with a 15' Deep Wide Legend Aluminum with a 25HP in mind? Is that sufficient for Callander Bay or lake St.Clair weather dependent? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveRoach Posted April 6, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 6, 2015 (edited) Are you also on Lower Buckhorn James77? I don't get up near as much as I would like do to work but have had a cottage there for 20+ years. Kawartha Kev Sorry didn't mean to hijack the thread into a Lower Buckhorn thread. No worries Kev, James and I fish together. Was just looking for other alternatives as I've caught some sort of Muskie bug and can't stop watching others catch 50 plus inchers on youtube. Is there a doctor in the house Edited April 6, 2015 by DaveRoach Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kawartha Kev Posted April 7, 2015 Report Share Posted April 7, 2015 Well all I can say is you will be able to get lots of musky action on Lower Buckhorn but you will definitely have to work for a 50". Good luck!! Kawartha Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveRoach Posted April 7, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 7, 2015 (edited) Thanks Kev, but I could hardly call it work. Edited April 7, 2015 by DaveRoach Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raycaster Posted April 7, 2015 Report Share Posted April 7, 2015 James, I'm no expert but find LSC like most big lakes, its all in the weather and boating smart. LSC is big and not much protection out in the middle. If you have a small boat scout ahead and decide either Mitchel Bay side or Belle River.... not both. On water everything looks so close but your 25hp will tell you another story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Ironmaker Posted April 7, 2015 Report Share Posted April 7, 2015 (edited) James it's all weather dependant. My almost 20 foot deep V StarCraft with a wide beam can become a floating coffin if I get caught in 40K or less winds on any lake or river. We start looking at good marine weather reports the day before at least before heading out on any water. I have learned much about deep water in the last 20 years of living on the lake. For another thread. Edited April 7, 2015 by Old Ironmaker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loadman Posted April 7, 2015 Report Share Posted April 7, 2015 Someone already mentioned Stocco and Moira... and people wonder why all the giants are gone from there? and why you see 25-50 boats on opener now.... Im glad that my musky days are over... except the odd outing... feel free to name lakes.... just remember that there are ALOT of people on here just looking for new water to explore. Not a bash... just reality. While we are at it.. where is the best crappie lakes you know of? I only want 15"s tho.... no bites? didn't think so Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cast-Away Posted April 7, 2015 Report Share Posted April 7, 2015 Oh Wayne, you had to show an aerial shot of 12 Mile didn't you! A tease for the warmer weather:) My pick would be GBay all the way, Sure, lots of water to cover but pick an area and work until you know it well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Chong Posted April 7, 2015 Report Share Posted April 7, 2015 Lower Buckhorn in the Kawarthas and Nosbonsing up north! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ecmilley Posted April 7, 2015 Report Share Posted April 7, 2015 any of the kawarthas produce fish, my biggest was a 52 and change beast on a worm harness, but lots of 48's to be had and also had days catching a dozen in the 30in range time on the water is all it takes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James77 Posted April 9, 2015 Report Share Posted April 9, 2015 Thanks for the info guys. Is there a specific spot to find accurate conditions for Lake st Clair and Nippissing? What wind conditions do you consider safe? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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