Jump to content
  • GUESTS

    If You  want access  to member only forums on FM, You will need to Sign-in or  Sign-Up now .

    This box will disappear once you are signed in as a member.

Recommended Posts

Planning a trip for a few of us up to LOTW and looking to get into some crappies.  

I've read that you need to be on the ontario side to really find the crappies but I'm wondering if its even possible to find them on the MN side?

We're open to getting a guide for the Ontario or MN side so does anyone have good, firsthand recommendations on a guide up there? If so, costs? We're thinking of just 2 guys going up there, leaving the women in the ice house.   

 

Link to comment
Share on other sites

I would get a hold of roger. Most of the crappie fishing takes place on the Ontario side. I haven't made it out crappie fishing this year planning on real soon . Here an are a few pics of crappies caught right in front of my cabin in  april  last ice trip of the year.

10985358_10206984062544385_5017858180263999646_n (2).jpg

11118824_10206984046903994_7559301345391821826_n.jpg

  • Thumbs Up 3
Link to comment
Share on other sites

The big Crappie bit is on the Canadian side. Really no good place on the American side. All of the resorts on Oak or Flag will take you there.  Resorts on the East side out of Morson will do that too plus they offer Lake Trout too. Tolens Lodge is a great adventure in the wild

  • Thumbs Up 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

Sounds like Roger will get a call soon. Thanks guys. Is it a long trip to get up to the spots on the canadian side, from oak or flag island that is? 

Edited by Skhots
Link to comment
Share on other sites

it doesnt look like flag island provides on ice guide service, just ice house rental at 125 per person per day on the CA side.  I'm expecting having to run and gun for crappies. 

Link to comment
Share on other sites

We fished out of Flag last season, guided for Crappies on the Canadian side.  I know there are new owner but Roger is there and that is what he does.  Call the Resort...they guide

 

  • Thumbs Up 2
Link to comment
Share on other sites

Sunset Lodge on Oak Island offers run and gun crappie trips into Canada also. My girlfriend and I drove our sleds across from the Wheelers Point area last week and had a great time staying and fishing there. We just fished on the MN side, but I visited with Dan Schmidt who is managing the fishing operation there now, and I know they offer that option.

Edited by Rodric Christensen
  • Thumbs Up 2
Link to comment
Share on other sites

We went across on 1/4 and came back 1/6 so it has been a few days, but it was all staked and in great shape at that time. Probably one of the smoother rides we've had across there.

The river still had some open water so we accessed on Adrians road and the staked snowmobile trail started just on the other side of Pine. We paid Adrians $10/day to leave our rig parked in their field across from the access.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited by Rodric Christensen
  • Thumbs Up 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

On ‎1‎/‎14‎/‎2016 at 10:16 AM, Rodric Christensen said:
On ‎1‎/‎14‎/‎2016 at 10:16 AM, Rodric Christensen said:

We went across on 1/4 and came back 1/6 so it has been a few days, but it was all staked and in great shape at that time. Probably one of the smoother rides we've had across there.

The river still had some open water so we accessed on Adrians road and the staked snowmobile trail started just on the other side of Pine. We paid Adrians $10/day to leave our rig parked in their field across from the access.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We went across on 1/4 and came back 1/6 so it has been a few days, but it was all staked and in great shape at that time. Probably one of the smoother rides we've had across there.

The river still had some open water so we accessed on Adrians road and the staked snowmobile trail started just on the other side of Pine. We paid Adrians $10/day to leave our rig parked in their field across from the access.

 

Quote

When we take sleds out to Sportsmans Oak Island we park across the street from Sportsmans in the open lot where their steel shed/pole building is. Sportsmans owns Sportsmans Oak Island lodge so we always parked there for free.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Looking at the low drifters maps, surprised there isn't a straight shot trail from long point up to the NW angle. I typically stay with friends in warroad so is it better to go from Springsteel and up or? I'm looking for a shorter snowmobile ride versus the shorter car drive. Not including border crossing through the nw angle. 

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Never have seen a groomed trail from long point to Oak Island. So its about a 40+ mile run from the west or the south. We have always rode machines up but this year I plan to drive in. Its still quite a drive to drive up but it is a lot easier on the gear.

  • Thumbs Up 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

It is the same distance from Wheeler's PT to Oak Island as it is from Springsteel to Oak Island, within a mile difference.  There has never been a trail from Long PT, just the bigger population areas.

  • Thumbs Up 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

Walleyehooker ---- Yes, we have stayed at the Sportsman Oak Island location and parked at their Rainy River location several times over the years and that is a great way to go as well. We went spur of the moment and they happened to be full, so it was nice to have some other options. We were very happy with Sunset and the parking at Adrians went smooth. The public access allows overnight parking too, but it looked full at the time we happened to want to park and unload, so I was more than happy to pay Adrians the $10/day.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Good luck fishing. We  Finally got  out crappie fishing over the weekend and the crappies are biting. Talked to some other guys and they had there limit of crappies in one hour on Saturday. Walleye fishing has also been very good on the Canadian side of low.

1173738_10209017210571815_3509953570831947040_n.jpg

12642497_10209017210131804_1781700215137132566_n.jpg

12642864_10209017210371810_5810707568679199181_n.jpg

12645092_10209017209291783_659125274410947465_n.jpg

535326_10209017210891823_5687566188132864465_n.jpg

  • Thumbs Up 3
Link to comment
Share on other sites

I will be checking with Roger tomorrow , I gotta get me some of them Crappies. Thanks for all the info Guys.

Mike

Link to comment
Share on other sites

  • 3 weeks later...

Flag does have fish houses in Ontario.  They use Ray King who is a Canadian citizen. That way the can have permanent houses in Canada.

Roger will also do the run and gun for you.

The only other resort that offers guided run and gun is Sunset.  Sportsmans on Oak is just getting into it as well.

I fished for crappies on Saturday and two of us caught 47 in less than 6 hours!

 

 

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Crappies are still biting on the way back from lake trout fishing stopped and tried a new crappie spot and picked up a few crappies and a couple of walleyes.

12719339_10209212147645120_5512928544650302628_o.jpg

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Join the conversation

You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.

Guest
Reply to this topic...

×   Pasted as rich text.   Restore formatting

  Only 75 emoji are allowed.

×   Your link has been automatically embedded.   Display as a link instead

×   Your previous content has been restored.   Clear editor

×   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.



  • Similar Content

  • Your Responses - Share & Have Fun :)

    • LakeofthewoodsMN
      On the South Shore...  The focus for many this week is the ongoing deer hunting season which is a big tradition in these parts, even for avid walleye anglers.  There were some that either already harvested their deer or are more into catching fall walleyes than hunting.     Those that are fishing are taking advantage of the unseasonably warm weather and excellent walleye and sauger bite that is happening across the lake.  Cold weather is in the forecast in the upcoming days and weeks so that is also getting many excited. The best depths on the south end of LOW are 22-28 feet of water.     Vertical jigging with frozen emerald shiners is catching most of the walleyes, saugers and jumbo perch.  Depending upon where on the lake you are fishing, some slots and big trophies are in the mix as well, but most reports are talking about good numbers of eaters.    Jumbo perch are coming in good numbers this fall which will serve ice anglers well.  Watch out for an occasional pike or even lake sturgeon mixed in with the walleyes.      There are good numbers of walleyes and saugers across the south shore which is setting up nicely for early ice.   On the Rainy River...  There continues to be good numbers of shiners in the river, and consequently, there are good walleyes in the river as well.     Walleyes along with saugers, pike and some sturgeon are coming in up and down the river.  Most walleyes are being caught in 10-25 feet of water in various stretches of the river.   Jigging with live or frozen emerald shiners is the key. Some anglers are also still slow trolling crankbaits upstream to cover more ground and find fish. Both methods are producing solid results. Sturgeon fishing remains strong.  The catch-and-release sturgeon fishing is open into the spring when it changes to the "keep season" on April 24th. Up at the NW Angle...  As temps are getting colder, most are in the woods hunting and not fall fishing, however, for those who bundle up, fishing continues to be excellent.     A nice mixed bag with walleyes, saugers, perch, pike and crappies being caught. Very good muskie fishing with the colder water temps and shorter days.  Some big fish and some good numbers are being caught amongst the islands.  Both casting and trolling is getting it done.  
    • gimruis
      I hunt in the rifle zone so I don't have a need to use a shotgun to hunt deer, but I would be looking at this if there was ever a need to.   There could be state legislation introduced next summer that eliminates the shotgun zone completely.  It has bipartisan support.  Wisconsin removed theirs years ago and MN is usually later to follow.  They've tried to pass it more than once and it came up just short both times.  Probably just a matter of time.
    • Wanderer
      Oh, h e l l no! 
    • leech~~
      Screw that, here's whatch need!  😆   Power-Shok Rifled Slug 10 Gauge 766 Grain Grain Weight: 766 Shotshell Length: 3-1/2in / 89mm Muzzle Velocity: 1280
    • Wanderer
      20 ga has become a real popular deer round in the last 5 or so years.  The rifled barrels are zinging those sabot slugs with rifle like accuracy out to 100 yards easily.  Some go so far as dialing in for a 200 yard shot but really, by 150 they’re falling off pretty low.   I have a single shot Ultraslug in 20 ga that shoots really well at 100 yards.  Most everyone I know that has bought a slug gun lately has gotten the Savage 220 in 20ga.  Problem can be finding the shells you want.
    • leech~~
      My son always bugs me about getting a nice light over-under 20ga for grouse hunting.  I say Heck no, I'm getting a 3 1/2" 10ga so I can put as much lead in the air that I can!!     So, I'm keeping my 12ga.  
    • 11-87
      That’s almost exactly what I was thinking.  Have slug barrels for both   One for turkey and one for deer.      I have a 20ga mosseberg as well. (Combo came with the scope but never used.   I always liked the 12 better
    • leech~~
      Wanderer is right on the money and covered it well.  I was wondering too if you had a slug barrel for one of your guns?  If so you could make that your slug gun with a scope, and the other your turkey gun with the Red dot.  As you can afford it. 
    • Wanderer
      Kinda depends on if you want magnification or quick target acquisition.   More magnification options and better accuracy with a scope.  You get what you pay for too so get comfortable with a budget for one.  Tasco and Bushnell work but I find they lose their zero easier, have low contrast and don’t gather light well in low light conditions.  That said, I’m still using one I haven’t replaced yet.  Vortex has been the hot brand for the past several years for bang for the buck.  Good products.  Nothing beats Swarovski though.  Huge dough for those.  Burris is another decent option.   There are some specific models for shotgun/slug hunting in the economy brands and bullet drop compensation (BDC) reticles.  Based on experience I’d recommend not falling for that marketing ploy.   Red dots are usually lower magnification and easier to get on target.  Reasonably accurate but don’t do well with definition, like searching the brush for your target.  I put a HAWKE red dot on a .22 for squirrels and it’s been good.  For turkey, that’s probably the route I’d go.     If your slug shots are normally not too far and too brushy, I’d think a red dot could work there too if you’re only buying 1 scope.  You’ll be better off dimming the reticle to the lowest setting you can easily use to not over shine the target and get a finer aim point.   If you don’t have a slug barrel, you might appreciate one of those.  I had a browning with a smoothbore slug barrel that shot Brenneke 2-3/4 inch well.  The 11-87 would well fitted with a cantelever rifled barrel. 
    • 11-87
      Looking for recommendations on scope or red dot    I basically hunt turkey and whitetail, live in southern MN. So it’s all deer/ shotgun    looking to add a scope/ red dot as my eyes don’t work like they used to to with the open sights.    my gun options are 11/87 12. Browning BPS 12    not looking for the most expensive or the cheapest    pros and cons of one over the other
×
×
  • Create New...

Important Information

By using this site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. We have placed cookies on your device to help make this website better. You can adjust your cookie settings, otherwise we'll assume you're okay to continue.