NathanRobert Posted May 24, 2021 Report Share Posted May 24, 2021 I'd like to say 'hi' first. I grew up in Muskoka, was an avid angler. Had to move west for work, but I sill come back in the summer when I can. Caught a ton of Pike, Walleye and Bass over the years, but never a Muskie. What is a good choice for Muskie fishing close to Muskoka? I don't need to catch the biggest one ever, nor am I aiming to do anything over than catch & release. I just would like to catch one. I've been looking at Kashe lake and Blackstone & Crane lake. Also Haliburton. I fished Morrison lake a few times in the past few years but I don't think there are many Muskie in there. MNR lake data list Rosseau & Joseph as containing Muskie, but I've never heard of anyone catching one in either lake. Pike yes, but no Muskie. Thanks in advance, Nathan C. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rizzo Posted May 25, 2021 Report Share Posted May 25, 2021 I am aware all those lakes you list have musky, but I have never targetted them there. You can add Sparrow L and Gloucester Pool to that list as well. Personally, I would drive a bit ang go to Kawarthas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NathanRobert Posted May 25, 2021 Author Report Share Posted May 25, 2021 16 minutes ago, Rizzo said: I am aware all those lakes you list have musky, but I have never targetted them there. You can add Sparrow L and Gloucester Pool to that list as well. Personally, I would drive a bit ang go to Kawarthas Yeah I was actually considering that option. From what I know there are greater numbers in those lakes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honorarius Posted May 25, 2021 Report Share Posted May 25, 2021 Muskoka born and raised. I don't know a lot of people that go out for muskie, but those that do want to target them close to home usually go on Kashe. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
singingdog Posted May 26, 2021 Report Share Posted May 26, 2021 PM sent. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NathanRobert Posted May 26, 2021 Author Report Share Posted May 26, 2021 5 hours ago, singingdog said: PM sent. Thanks very much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillM Posted May 28, 2021 Report Share Posted May 28, 2021 If you actually want to catch one, head to the Kawarthas. Crane and a few other were popular years ago, but like everything they got a tonne of pressure and it's definitely not like it used to be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinker Posted May 28, 2021 Report Share Posted May 28, 2021 11 hours ago, BillM said: If you actually want to catch one, head to the Kawarthas. Crane and a few other were popular years ago, but like everything they got a tonne of pressure and it's definitely not like it used to be. Same with the kawarthas. Everyone is a musky pro staff these days. Its brutal. S. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillM Posted May 29, 2021 Report Share Posted May 29, 2021 On 5/28/2021 at 10:53 AM, Sinker said: Same with the kawarthas. Everyone is a musky pro staff these days. Its brutal. S. I make a few trips a year to the Kawarthas to get my confidence back up before heading home to GBay, lol! I can't imagine the pressure those systems get day in and day out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NathanRobert Posted May 29, 2021 Author Report Share Posted May 29, 2021 Thanks for the replies. I really appreciate it. Is it worth going for Musky in mid-summer, or does the bit shut down? I generally don't get back to Ontario until July-August period. Sad because I get bored of catching 14 inch Rainbow trout here in BC lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rizzo Posted May 31, 2021 Report Share Posted May 31, 2021 For me: Early season is slower. Mid season is the "quickest" action, multi fish days would be the norm. Late season not as many numbers but fish are heavier. So yes...go in mid season! Only thing to watch out for is the water temps. Once water gets around 80 or warmer best to lay off the fish as mortality will be much higher 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillM Posted May 31, 2021 Report Share Posted May 31, 2021 My fav time for musky is the month of Sept. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NathanRobert Posted May 31, 2021 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2021 42 minutes ago, BillM said: My fav time for musky is the month of Sept. Cast or troll? I generally troll for big Pike, but I know that some people fish Muskie more like Bass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NathanRobert Posted May 31, 2021 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2021 8 hours ago, Rizzo said: For me: Early season is slower. Mid season is the "quickest" action, multi fish days would be the norm. Late season not as many numbers but fish are heavier. So yes...go in mid season! Only thing to watch out for is the water temps. Once water gets around 80 or warmer best to lay off the fish as mortality will be much higher Good point about water temp. I don't want to kill any fish. At least Muskies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillM Posted June 1, 2021 Report Share Posted June 1, 2021 3 hours ago, NathanRobert said: Cast or troll? I generally troll for big Pike, but I know that some people fish Muskie more like Bass. Casting, 100%. I don't bother trolling until the water temps dip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NathanRobert Posted June 1, 2021 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2021 14 minutes ago, BillM said: Casting, 100%. I don't bother trolling until the water temps dip. Is that because Muskie are holding closer to cover than Pike during the summer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillM Posted June 1, 2021 Report Share Posted June 1, 2021 The spots I'm fishing are structure oriented. A lot easier to pick them apart casting then it is trolling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NathanRobert Posted June 1, 2021 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2021 1 hour ago, BillM said: The spots I'm fishing are structure oriented. A lot easier to pick them apart casting then it is trolling. Right. Thanks for the helpful tips. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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