Aussie Pike and walleye vacation

[PikeFlyGuy]

Best times depend on how far north you are fishing, and what kind of tackle. I fly-fish for pike (and have written a book on it), so I want the fish in shallow water. Generally the best provinces with many lodges to choose from, are Manitoba, Saskatchewan & Ontario. In the southern half, I'd opt for June or Sept. If you go far north, any time is good, starting usually from mid-June, when the fish are in shallow bays, trying to warm their blood and fatten up after a lean winter. Late August or early Sept. can be great, too. The fish are the heaviest of the year and are again often in shallow water, getting ready for winter. Also, either time may give you a shot at lake trout in the shallows, and most lodges usually have walleye, too. Arctic grayling are a real treat on lite tackle in the far north, too.

My favorite lakes? Reindeer Lake, Saskatchewan (try Tate Island Lodge), where I caught 2 IGFA records on flies; Kesagami Lake, Ontario (just one lodge); & Nueltin Lake, Manitoba (again, just one lodge), where I'll be hosting a fly-fishing week late August - early Sept. Not allowed to post web sites, but you can google me for my web site where there's lots more info on Pike fishing. It's not a "commercial" enterprise. Just something I do for the love of fishing. Most Northern Lodges are full AP, but some also offer "outpost" camps, where you may cook your own meals and are self-guided,

Good luck, and feel free to write if you have questions.

Pike Fly Guy
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