riverwader Posted April 14, 2022 Report Share Posted April 14, 2022 We booked an early July trip to Island 10. Have not fished Lady Evelyn before. We are mostly interested in smallmouth and walleye. Pike too, but I hear they tend to be small there. We’d appreciate any tips on type of structure, depths and techniques for that time of year. Thanks in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Posted April 14, 2022 Report Share Posted April 14, 2022 I always wanted to fish there, so I will be watching this good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moxie Posted April 18, 2022 Report Share Posted April 18, 2022 (edited) Our group fished it late last July. Top notch hosts and service. What should have been slowest block of the season for walleye we boated plenty of fish. Baits across the spectrum will work but by the end of the week every rod was rigged with jigheads and minnows/worms. We travelled around a bit but found that we didn't have to go too far to find fish. Most productive spots we found were Spike island along with the two humps just off it that aren't marked on lodge or navionics chart. The weed flat off the Eskers was productive for both walleye, smallies and the odd pike. There's a marked shoal on the way into the main lake that held smallies and the odd walleye. We donated 17 fish to the weekly fish fry and went home with walleye limits for the four of us. As great as the American plan experience was if I had to do it again if settle for an unstructured housekeeping fish whenever you feel like it outing. You'll have an outstanding time. Enjoy and good luck. Edited April 18, 2022 by moxie Replaced estuary with Eskers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riverwader Posted April 18, 2022 Author Report Share Posted April 18, 2022 Thanks Moxie! I really appreciate the information. I also received messages that all talked about how great Island 10 and the fishing is. I spent a lot of time researching a drive to lake and it appears I did ok. Will write up a report when I get back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hack_Fisherman Posted April 18, 2022 Report Share Posted April 18, 2022 Glad you posted this. Lady Evelyn has been on my list for a while. Seeing this lodge makes that a higher priority. Watching with interest! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Enwinde Posted April 19, 2022 Report Share Posted April 19, 2022 Bring many jig heads. Might be the only place I've ever gone and wished I'd brought more tackle. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Posted April 19, 2022 Report Share Posted April 19, 2022 I just checked their website, their prices are in US dollars I would look to see if other outfitters on the lake carter to Canadian clients 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riverwader Posted April 21, 2022 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2022 Island 10 does give Canadian Dollar prices to us Canadians. You have to call for prices in CAD. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Posted April 21, 2022 Report Share Posted April 21, 2022 Yes I know that but their website is made for Americans this is why they advertise it us bucks even thou they are in Canada i prefer to give my Canadian money to a business that directs their business to me 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kuhaman Posted April 21, 2022 Report Share Posted April 21, 2022 2 hours ago, Terry said: Yes I know that but their website is made for Americans this is why they advertise it us bucks even thou they are in Canada i prefer to give my Canadian money to a business that directs their business to me There are 3 other lodges on Lady Evelyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Posted April 21, 2022 Report Share Posted April 21, 2022 Yes good to have a choice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
16 Footer Posted April 26, 2022 Report Share Posted April 26, 2022 I am also interested in fishing Lady Evelyn. Does anyone know of a trailer tow service for hire to get my boat (500 lbs with motor and gear) around the dam from Mowat Landing? I plan to camp not a lodge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Enwinde Posted April 27, 2022 Report Share Posted April 27, 2022 8 hours ago, 16 Footer said: I am also interested in fishing Lady Evelyn. Does anyone know of a trailer tow service for hire to get my boat (500 lbs with motor and gear) around the dam from Mowat Landing? I plan to camp not a lodge. Mitchell's (can't remember his first name for the life of me) will shuttle you around the dam for ~$25 or could be $50 or so now the way things are going. He can accommodate pretty well any reasonably sized boat. Cash only. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
16 Footer Posted April 27, 2022 Report Share Posted April 27, 2022 (edited) 6 hours ago, Chuck Enwinde said: Mitchell's (can't remember his first name for the life of me) will shuttle you around the dam for ~$25 or could be $50 or so now the way things are going. He can accommodate pretty well any reasonably sized boat. Cash only. Is there a way of contacting Mitchell to confirm his availability? Thanks for your reply. Edited April 27, 2022 by 16 Footer Add relpy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishfield Posted April 27, 2022 Report Share Posted April 27, 2022 The family lives at the dam... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassboy19 Posted April 27, 2022 Report Share Posted April 27, 2022 I was through there last summer camping and he brought my boat over and back for $30, cash only, pay on the way out. Great experience, I will be going back. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
north560 Posted April 27, 2022 Report Share Posted April 27, 2022 You can't drive to island 10 when you reach the landing you call and he will come and pick you up or if you are bringing your boat you as people said contact Mitchells and they ferry your boat over the dam for a cost. Then boat up to the camp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrowMan Posted April 27, 2022 Report Share Posted April 27, 2022 Mitchell's... (705) 679-8665 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glen Posted April 27, 2022 Report Share Posted April 27, 2022 I think everyone wants to go now. when are we leaving? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moxie Posted May 9, 2022 Report Share Posted May 9, 2022 Because Americans were prohibited from crossing the border die to the Vid we were offered the American plan at par. As great as the service was at the lodge. If I do make it out there again I'd hit another lodge that offers housekeeping only due to the fact you can come and go as you please to maximize time on the water. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldken Posted August 27, 2022 Report Share Posted August 27, 2022 Moxie N ice looking fish. I am headed to island 10 in two weeks. Any last minute tips? thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riverwader Posted August 27, 2022 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2022 When we were there everyone was dragging bait walkers and worm harnesses. We preferred jigging. Plastics worked, but half a worm was best. Talk to the owner and see what’s working now. We were there first week in July. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adempsey Posted September 7, 2022 Report Share Posted September 7, 2022 (edited) I have been to Lady Evelyn 3x over the past 12 years - once at Island 10 and twice at Garden Island Lodge. My last trip was in August 2018 to Garden Island. Joe sold GIL the following year. I prefer GIL due to the central location on the lake. I was a bit disappointed with the fishing on my last trip. Noticed more locals fishing as well. Of course, it had been 10 years between trips. We did alright, but not as good as the previous 2x. I would recommend bringing meat. While I almost always fish plastics for Walleye, I think the lake has shifted to more of a meat lake. Just that little edge should improve the fishing. Of course, that is based on a 1 week trip in August. The best spot for us was "The Dome" (I think it is also called Four Corners) [47.276550,-80.202684]. Island points produced as well - not surprising[ e.g.,47.345926,-80.181109] . Caught fish quite deep at times too. The saddles between the island held tons of fish [e.g.,47.297350,-80.190486] . You would probably do well at these spots in the fall. I imagine Sucker Gut might be good too if the fish are migrating. When we stayed at Island 10, the one spot I can recall was just North of camp. I don't recall exactly, but I believe it was probably the pinch point between the shore and the large island just west of Island 10 (my maps showed no name for the island)[47.384331,-80.156786]. It may have been the point just north of camp as well [47.389779,-80.143397]. I just don't recall. Good luck! Edited September 7, 2022 by adempsey 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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