Long Lake near Boyle

[Rob]

Thinking of trying Long Lake tomorrow and it's been a few years. A few perch for the kids is the goal - is it still worth the trip?

Thanks

[CapnCrunch]

No, No it is not.

[WTHunter]

Everything I have heard says it has been slow all winter! Lots of Perch at Hope Lake near Boyle (at least in the summer), but access may be impossible.

[Rob]

Just got back, as unfortunately the previous posts weren't read in time. Very slow indeed. One perch, 4 small pike and that's her! Better than a day at work I guess.

Had alot of action on the Vex, but nothing was too excited to eat. Perch came on yellow/ blk 5 of diamonds with maggots and the pike came on buckshot spoon.

Oh well, different lake next weekend.

[adventures]

I had similar results on Saturday. Biggest perch I saw on the camera was maybe 6". Lots of little ones, and schools of shiners. A few pike caught, but nothing decent. Recent snow & drifting made travel very difficult, so I couldn't get to my favourite spots anyway...