Northern sask drive to lake trout lakes

[wildalberta]

Im thinking about heading far north into sask and want to bring my own boat if possible. Im really getting into the laker fishing after getting my boat set-up and getting them steady on cold lake. I would really like to target some bigger fish and am looking at what lakes are good options. Lac La Ronge looks pretty good and is on my radar. Possibly Lac La Plonge as well. Driving gravel isnt a big deal. Looking for suggestions or tips as ive never been.

[Rvsask]

I'd think you're more liable to hook a real big one on Cold than Laplonge and get a bigger avg too.

[wildalberta]

Originally Posted by Rvsask

I'd think you're more liable to hook a real big one on Cold than Laplonge and get a bigger avg too.

if thats the truth then it will be off the list. id like to be able to break into the teens and over 20 a little more regularily would be nice.

[Smoky buck]

Because lakers take a long time to grow easy access and consistent big Lakers do not go hand and hand. You can get into good laker fishing and some big ones still

[Smoky buck]

Because lakers take a long time to grow easy access and consistent big Lakers do not go hand and hand. You can get into good laker fishing and some big ones still

Personally I go to BC but I know the lakes and used to live there. No lack of big lakers but it’s not like they are easy to catch everyday

[wildalberta]

Originally Posted by Smoky buck

Because lakers take a long time to grow easy access and consistent big Lakers do not go hand and hand. You can get into good laker fishing and some big ones still

Personally I go to BC but I know the lakes and used to live there. No lack of big lakers but it’s not like they are easy to catch everyday

i dont expect huge numbers of monsters like the fly in lakes, i would just really like to get my boat in on a lake with a bigger average size than cold lake if that is a thing.

[Smoky buck]

Originally Posted by wildalberta

i dont expect huge numbers of monsters like the fly in lakes, i would just really like to get my boat in on a lake with a bigger average size than cold lake if that is a thing.

I don’t fish Cold lake so don’t know the average

Most places I have fished that would be declared good for drive in lakes the average is 6-10lbs but big fish exist well over 20lbs and at times well over 30lbs. But I know guys who consistently catch 15-25lbs lakers on this lakes but most don’t

Maybe someone knows better options but I don’t have experience with any or known anyone personally who does.

[58thecat]

Originally Posted by wildalberta

if thats the truth then it will be off the list. id like to be able to break into the teens and over 20 a little more regularily would be nice.

Not on cold lake.....you will get high teens low twenties maybe.....lots and I mean lots of 5-10 pounders though.....it's that dam keeper size they got here....hopefully they come to thier senses as this lake would be a Mecca for big fish...slot size, tags?

Eitherway good luck on your quest?

[wildalberta]

Originally Posted by 58thecat

Not on cold lake.....you will get high teens low twenties maybe.....lots and I mean lots of 5-10 pounders though.....it's that dam keeper size they got here....hopefully they come to thier senses as this lake would be a Mecca for big fish...slot size, tags?

Eitherway good luck on your quest?

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[wildalberta]

Originally Posted by 58thecat

Not on cold lake.....you will get high teens low twenties maybe.....lots and I mean lots of 5-10 pounders though.....it's that dam keeper size they got here....hopefully they come to thier senses as this lake would be a Mecca for big fish...slot size, tags?

Eitherway good luck on your quest?

oh im well aware, have cought hundreds of that size this year already. while it is allot of fun it would be great to try experience a bigger average size. i do agree with the slot size/tag system to try help the fishery grow. i feel like there are a serious number of trout in the lake but ive only cought 2 legal length ones this year so far. the one i did eat, which was my first laker ive eaten, was alright but im not crazy about eating another one. i would imagine that smaller ones might be better eating?

[58thecat]

Originally Posted by wildalberta

oh im well aware, have cought hundreds of that size this year already. while it is allot of fun it would be great to try experience a bigger average size. i do agree with the slot size/tag system to try help the fishery grow. i feel like there are a serious number of trout in the lake but ive only cought 2 legal length ones this year so far. the one i did eat, which was my first laker ive eaten, was alright but im not crazy about eating another one. i would imagine that smaller ones might be better eating?

a couple pound laker is fantastic table fare.....we got a few keepers ice fishing and this year too...back they went....OP follow what 35 Whelen said...

[35 whelen]

Try going a little farther east flin flon Manitoba there's three or four good drive to Lakes athapapuskow, Reed Lake ,Clearwater Lake, fish them every year they're pounding some big ones out the Clearwater right now

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[trophyhunter]

That sounds amazing! What size of boat are you guys using?


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[The Fisherman Guy]

The road North of La Ronge is very remote, and rough. If you do decide to trailer up there with your boat, bring at least three spare tires for your truck and boat.

[35 whelen]

Originally Posted by The Fisherman Guy

The road North of La Ronge is very remote, and rough. If you do decide to trailer up there with your boat, bring at least three spare tires for your truck and boat.

Very rough haven't been there for a few years but we used to drive up to Stony Rapids every year.

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[jednastka]

Originally Posted by trophyhunter

That sounds amazing! What size of boat are you guys using?

We rent boats at Nordic Lodge, 16-18 foot Alumicrafts with 30-40HP motors on them. We stay at the lodge, which is right beside the public boat launch.


Many people bring their boat. I have three comments.



1. Do NOT bring your boat without a good cover to keep the dust/mud off of it and make sure you have rock deflectors on the front of your trailer at least halfway down the boat.


2. ALWAYS remove and store any hanging attachments for the trip, like downriggers. One fellow last year lost a primo electric-powered downrigger somewhere on the road from La Ronge. Never found it.


3. Having spare tires only makes sense. However, in the over 25 years we have been driving to northern Saskatchewan (15 to Nordic), we have never had a flat. The key is SLOW DOWN! Although stated speed limits may be 80-100kph, be prepared to drive at 30 kph in many places. The road to Nordic was generally always very good when the uranium mines further north were operating. Their heavy truck traffic required better roads. They are now shut down, and I do not miss the heavy trucks, but the road is less maintained, especially north of the turnoff to Southend/Nordic Lodge.


By the way, there are more good lodges up that road as well, all the way to Wollaston.


Reindeer Lake also has 3-4 more lodges much further up the lake (closer to the really big lakers, 50lb +), and you can make arrangements to have them pick you up at the public boat launch to save the money of flying in.



But these lodges all all $$$$, full-service, meals normally included, guides mandatory, and usually catch-and-release except for shore lunch. We've stayed at one in the past, and it was great, but we much prefer the do-it-yourself route.


Vic