Burnstick lake - perch

[Fishingaddict]

Does anyone know how is the perch fishing through the ice now a days know it was good a few years back but don't know anymore thanks in advance

[fish gunner]

Originally Posted by Fishingaddict

Does anyone know how is the perch fishing through the ice now a days know it was good a few years back but don't know anymore thanks in advance

all the little perch you want, 10" is reachable knowledge of small local structures are key. see you out there at some point thru the hard water . a good spot can produce a limit of almost keepers in an evening bite.

[Fishingaddict]

Where is a good spot on the lake tonfish for them?

[fish gunner]

find 20 ish fow move around ,use charts to find structure. I start at 22' then move shallow as the light drops usually end up abt 18' as the bite tapers off. the big flat on the west side holds lots of fish.

[jacenbeers]

Last year when we were there we caught hundreds of perch but all of them could sit in the palm of my hand.

[Fishingaddict]

Quite a drive there for me and don't have time to go up. Does any know if there's any ice on it if so how much thanks

[gordfishing]

Phyliss Lake is close by and yesterday somebody posted 5 inches of ice and I assume Burnstick would be much the same
thoughts!!!!!!!!

[Fishingaddict]

Originally Posted by gordfishing

Phyliss Lake is close by and yesterday somebody posted 5 inches of ice and I assume Burnstick would be much the same
thoughts!!!!!!!!

So should be good around first week in December probably good already

[Fishingaddict]

What would you guys say is better for large amounts of perch burnstick or Phyllis lake thanks

[fish gunner]

do not approach burnstick from the camp ground at the east many springs and shallow water with movement in the narrows . go a little further north 1 k and use the village ramp. even then if you dont know the lake be careful other springs make them selves known at early ice. the perch are a little larger on burnstick ime and easier to find.

[Fishingaddict]

Ok thanks will try both this year hopefully

[trapshooter]

You can catch TONS of perch at Phyllis, my record is 83 in one day but they are all pretty small.

[Fishingaddict]

Still worth eating or is burnstick better for eating?

[BeeGuy]

Hey Fishing addict, have you read any of the other 50+ threads about burnstick?

Lots of info there...

Btw, how is the whitefish fishing going?

[Fishingaddict]

Have not had time to get out yet thinking about going to McGregor this weekend if it works out.

[Fishingaddict]

Heard its 5+ inches by the dam someone said going to look there. Want some for in the freezer.

[hard_azz]

Was at burntstick on Friday and had a good couple hours full of perch. There was atleast 3-3.5 inches of good clean ice and another couple inches of cloudier ice on top. Was a beautiful day and had lots of action but the biggest were 7-8 inches

[Fishingaddict]

Did you keep any of them to eat?

[onthefly]

Originally Posted by jacenbeers

Last year when we were there we caught hundreds of perch but all of them could sit in the palm of my hand.

Agreed, lots of perch in Burnstick but very few over 5". We caught dozens and saw hundreds on the fish cam but didn't see anything bigger. It's a blast if you go w/ little kids!

[Fishingaddict]

Planning on going on December the 9th see what's the what figure the ice should be close to 5 inches the. Will more than likely be the first outing of the season test my new rod

[Fishingaddict]

Where's a good spot to catch 7-8 inch ones

[Fishingaddict]

Originally Posted by onthefly

Agreed, lots of perch in Burnstick but very few over 5". We caught dozens and saw hundreds on the fish cam but didn't see anything bigger. It's a blast if you go w/ little kids!

What were you using for bait maggots?