ice out?

Post by **girl-fisher** » Thu Apr 28, 2005 2:05 pm

I am heading north of huntsville to fish for lake trout. I will be on a small lake. I assume the ice is out but has anyone been up that way. Also what does anyone think about steel line for trolling. Any tips on lures or setups,live bait?

Post by **Jale** » Thu Apr 28, 2005 2:16 pm

Not sure about the ice being out but you won't need steel line to catch them as they will be around the top of the water at this time of year.

try longlining spoons or jointed rapalas.

good luck and keep us posted

Joe

Post by **banjo** » Thu Apr 28, 2005 3:02 pm

Last weekend the ice was still on most lakes up around Algonquin park. It was starting to receed from the shore, so hopefully the ice will clear off quickly. I'm taking my chances this weekend and hope to at least find a couple of the smaller lakes ice free.

You definitely wouldn't need the steel line this time of year. Troll, cast or jig anywhere from shore to 30 foot depths and concentrate on windswept shores. The trout should be there. I've had luck trolling the williams bully spoon early in the spring

Post by **wolfe** » Thu Apr 28, 2005 3:44 pm

I wish you good luck, girl-fisher, and a great time.

Can't wait to hear how you make out!

W.

Post by **jsdx** » Thu Apr 28, 2005 7:17 pm

This page has the ice conditions for algonquin park itself ... some lakes free, others still iced in. http://www.algonquinpark.on.ca/news/iceconditions.html

so you may be able to guess if your lake will have ice or not.