Lac Des Isles Walleye

[EZM]

We are going out to Lac Des Isles this weekend and staying out until the middle of the following week.

I've fished that lake maybe a dozen or so times over the years with decent success but have never really honed in and found the big walleye people keep talking about.

They Walleye should be post spawn which means they are likely concentrated in one area of the lake ...... does anyone know where that might be? I have never fished this lake in late spring post spawn.

PM preferred.

I would be happy to return the favour for sharing information on any lakes I know. Thanks in advance.

[mlee]

I've fished it a bit.....mostly ranger bay area and always had good luck. No monster walleye but descent 5-8lb ones and a few big pike. I'm sure there are some better holes though.

[JohninAB]

EZM, that is too bad you are only staying middle of the week. Our group arrives June 11 at Murray Doell groupsite for the week. Unfortunately I cannot make it till the 14th.

Be our first time there as our fun little derby is usually held at North Wabasca Lake but as defending walleye champion I decided to try a new lake.

PM me the good spots when you find them!

[Freedom55]

One thing I can say with certainty is: there is a one day tournament on Saturday, September 01 on Lac des Isles. There may be a few spots left if you act fast. It will be my second kick at that cat and looking to move up.

[Freedom55]

Originally Posted by Freedom55

One thing I can say with certainty is: there is a one day tournament on Saturday, September 01 on Lac des Isles. There may be a few spots left if you act fast. It will be my second kick at that cat and looking to move up.

I'm told there are only 2 spots left and the Turtle Lake Walleye Slayers tournament is fully subscribed. Not having a lot of luck finding walleye at Turtle but I'm blaming the weather.

[Freedom55]

Originally Posted by Freedom55

I'm told there are only 2 spots left and the Turtle Lake Walleye Slayers tournament is fully subscribed. Not having a lot of luck finding walleye at Turtle but I'm blaming the weather.

Leaving tomorrow for Turtle Lake for a week then Lac des Isles for a week. 14 days of uninterrupted fishing and a couple of one-day tournaments to boot. This is what I live for.

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[EZM]

Originally Posted by JohninAB

EZM, that is too bad you are only staying middle of the week. Our group arrives June 11 at Murray Doell groupsite for the week. Unfortunately I cannot make it till the 14th.

Be our first time there as our fun little derby is usually held at North Wabasca Lake but as defending walleye champion I decided to try a new lake.

PM me the good spots when you find them!

Too bad - I would have invited you guys over for a beer. We are staying over at Big Island Cove - always decent accommodations.

The weather is supposed to be tough - but I will give the general low down on what seems to be working - just can't share any of the new spots guys PM'ed me.

I've been there a dozen times or so over the years - never really concentrated on walleye, but caught a reasonable amount of decent fish - just nothing really big there.

I know Waterhen, Pierce and Lapine quite well - so if you make it over that way - send me a text and I will put you on fish. All 3 of those lakes have 99% of the fish in 1% of the water. Waterhen is especially brutal if you don't know where to look.

I will text you pictures with all the Leviathan's of the Deep so I can gloat.

That will serve as sweet retribution over the last time we went out and you went 3 fish for every 1 of mine just to emasculate me for your entertainment.

[EZM]

UPDATE ....

Just got back. Lot's of rain, wind and low pressure systems blowing in from the south and east which limited our fishing, cooled off the water temp (by 10 degrees F) and made the trip challenging.

Found a few spots where we could literally see dozens and dozen of walleye scattering away from us and set up and casted everything right on top of them but they had zero interest. Drifted baits, jigged, bounced, you name it ..... it was slowwwwww.

Everyone in the group caught fish and catching pike wasn't an issue.

Had a good group of guys out there, some good neighbours and we had a few beers and a few good laughs .... I guess it was a great trip.

Tried some of the spots the guys PM'ed me and they all had their merits but found no magic bullet when the walleye fishing was tough due to the weather fronts and wrong barometric pressures. Everyone we spoke to was pretty much on the same page - walleye weren't real aggressive and hard to catch.

The last day the weather changed and we were on fish - problem is - it was the last day .... lol ... thanks again to all the folks who PM'ed me !!!!!

[cube]

Originally Posted by EZM

UPDATE ....

Just got back. Lot's of rain, wind and low pressure systems blowing in from the south and east which limited our fishing, cooled off the water temp (by 10 degrees F) and made the trip challenging.

Found a few spots where we could literally see dozens and dozen of walleye scattering away from us and set up and casted everything right on top of them but they had zero interest. Drifted baits, jigged, bounced, you name it ..... it was slowwwwww.

Everyone in the group caught fish and catching pike wasn't an issue.

Had a good group of guys out there, some good neighbours and we had a few beers and a few good laughs .... I guess it was a great trip.

Tried some of the spots the guys PM'ed me and they all had their merits but found no magic bullet when the walleye fishing was tough due to the weather fronts and wrong barometric pressures. Everyone we spoke to was pretty much on the same page - walleye weren't real aggressive and hard to catch.

The last day the weather changed and we were on fish - problem is - it was the last day .... lol ... thanks again to all the folks who PM'ed me !!!!!

Thanks for the report.

Just wondering, did you try slip bobbering. I have found some success with this when things are as you suggested. I anchor up wind a fair ways and let the slip bobber drift into/through them.

Can I ask how big the pike were?