Winefred lake

[firstriddle]

Hey guys.
Looking for some advice on when best to fish Winefred. I'm thinking as close to ice off as possible, like maybe first week in June.
Thoughts?

[bigrfish]

Sure...Ideally.. June can be testy as far as weather goes.We have had some great trips in late May early June..Weather plays a role for sure.
Cheers

[Stally77]

Anyone know if it's possible to boat from winefred to grist?
Heading there on weds. Looks like rain in the forecast I suspect the road to be bad if we're to drive from Paul's.

Cheers

[tangledangler]

It is not possible to boat to Grist from Winifred you would have to take the goat trail of a road into Grist. It's not like the fishing is great at Grist anyways just some really finicky lake trout.

[guru fisher]

best fishing on fred is end of july first couple weeks of august. Seems like the real big pike are caught then 45 to 50 inchers !!!!

[Stally77]

Originally Posted by guru fisher

best fishing on fred is end of july first couple weeks of august. Seems like the real big pike are caught then 45 to 50 inchers !!!!

Thanks.
Biggest caught last time for us in Sept was 48"
Lots of 40" plus as well! Looking forward to the trip again!
Cheers

[Stally77]

Originally Posted by tangledangler

It is not possible to boat to Grist from Winifred you would have to take the goat trail of a road into Grist. It's not like the fishing is great at Grist anyways just some really finicky lake trout.

Thanks!
Wasn't sure and never been.
I like catching lakers but if not worth it then we won't go.
Cheers

[firstriddle]

Anyone know when the lodge opens?
or when they start returning calls and emails for the new season.....ive been trying to book a few nights with them for months now and they aren't getting back to me

[swampy45]

Originally Posted by firstriddle

Anyone know when the lodge opens?
or when they start returning calls and emails for the new season.....ive been trying to book a few nights with them for months now and they aren't getting back to me

good luck. and if im correct after talking to them this fall they are completely booked for 2018 and well into 2019.

rarely get through on the phone and never reply to emails.

[capper]

as far as guest communication goes with email and phone calls they suck. Really suck!!! BUT......if you are lucky enough to book, they sure do treat you good once your there. Food is amazing, boat guys to a great job, and as we all the the fishing, oh the fishing.

[LCCFisherman]

Man up and do it yourself... I cannot fathom that people pay the lodge what they ask. You can go to FAR greater fisheries across Canada for what Winefred Lodge asks for... and its not like this place is a fly in...