Thoughts on the Nippissings West Bay

[bigcreekdad]

Planning our second trip to the West Arm/West Bay area the first week of September. We target muskie about 75% of the time, and bass 25%.

 

On our first trip two years ago, we saw six muskie....landing two, and breaking the rod on another (likely a flaw in the rod). However, all our muskie action was on the West Arm. Of the bass we caught, I'd say they were evenly split between the Arm and the Bay. Due to the better muskie sightings, we probably fished the Arm 60% of the time.

 

We would really like to learn the Bay better, but are wondering if the discolored water that time of year, or the relatively shallow depths, lower fishing results other than early and later in the season.

 

Any thoughts from folks who fish those waters?

 

Thanks in advance.

[G.mech]

Check out the Nipissing Musky website. Danny has some articles and blogs which may help get a better understanding of the scene:

 

 

http://www.nipissingmuskies.com/?cat=18&paged=3

[captpierre]

Spent a week 9 yrs ago on the West Bay at a cottage resort mid summer.

Fishing was tough. Couldn't even find smallies near typical structure.

Had to take a long run to the French for any fish.

Treacherous rocks everywhere.

Lew knows the West Arm well.