After a longer than normal turn-over after an early ice-off, things are really starting to pick up on our lakes.
SALMON LAKE - Excellent Chironomid fishing at both northern and Southern ends of the lake. Fishing depths from strike indicators 6 to 12 feet. Popular picks of Chironomids: Static bags, black and reds, maroons, gold wire variations in sizes 12 and 14, with the odd 16's around. The normal searching patterns of Pumpkin Heads, K-Mart specials, Black Leeched, Marroon leeches and olive Wooly Buggers have all produced some nice fish. Anglerss with good patience have capitalized on good scud (shrimp) fishing as well.
PAY LAKES - Both Little Sabin and Big Sabin started off with a bang early on. Lots of Chironomids emerging on these waters. Harry's Dam is fishing exceptionally well for fish of all sizes. The word out of Pikes lake was slow trout fishing, possibly a big population of Suckers. We will confirm this as we get a chance to document the lake in the upcoming days. Little Chapperon has had some success, yet minimal angler visits. We are still awaiting detailed reports from Wasley and Mellin, as the first anglers are set to arrive as I write this.
STONEY LAKE - Great Chironomid fishing in waters 8 to14 feet deep, mostly on the Southern portions of the lake. Static bags and blacks and blood colours have been the ticket in sizes 12 and 14. Fast retrieving big leeches along the shoals and darker water has proved deadly effective the last few days. Incredible amounts of extra large scuds are mating throughout the entire lake, creating extra plump trout.
MINNIE LAKE - Excellent Chironomid fishing on most parts of the lake, with the same above mentioned patterns.