Gooseberry over Memorial Day

[mnfathead]

Our family will be camping up there over memorial day. What can i expect in the way of fishing? is it worth dragging the gear along if so what should i be looking for species wise and lakeside? riverside? Never stayed up there so this will be completely new to me, any info would be great, thanks

[caseymcq]

I see a few people fish at Gooseberry every once in a while. It seems more people head a little further up and fish where the Split Rock River hits lake Superior. More than likely you'd catch Kamloops. You could try casting spoons or an egg sac rig.

[monstermoose78]

hike up the river above the big falls and fish brookies.

[mnfathead]

thanks for the info, light spinning gear? egg sack?

[Bigfatbert]

Light spinning gear will work fine . Spawn sacks are worth a try. I personally find it hard to beat a angle worm, or two, for brookies.and the price is always right.

If you are able to spend any time inland , there are many smaller lakes in the area that could give up a few Walleyes.

[monstermoose78]

as said a chunk of worm or little spinners like mepps. Make sure you read up on the regs. I normally carry a small box with few hooks and sinkers and 3 mepps spinners. I would not waste the money on spawn just use worms and spinning tackle is good.

[h8go4s]

Water flow makes a lot of difference. If it's high, give the outlet a try with a bobber and crawler rig at the edge of the mud line. Otherwise head up above the falls for brookies as others have advised.

I hope you have a reservation. Don't expect to find a campsite without one unless you arrive a couple of days before the weekend.

[mnfathead]

THanks for the advice guys, yep all reserved and ready to go, just hoping for a warmish weekend for the kids and hopefully some good hikes and alittle fishing.