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I am trying to find a resort in Canada on LOW that offers good Icefishing. I hope to go towards Morson because it is my understanding you can catch Crappies and Walleyes. Does anyone have any recommendations?

Thanks for the help.

MN

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MN,

The last that I knew, the only resort in Morson that stays open during the Winter is Buena Vista. No roads are plowed so you will need a sled or ATV with a house that will tow easily over long distances. I would recommend that you go to Nestor Falls instead. As much as I like Morson in the Summer I prefer Nestor Falls for Winter fishing. If you want to go economy, stay at Nestor Falls Hotel on the South side of town. Nice, clean rooms with a restaurant on the premises so you don't have to ride in a cold truck to get breakfast. There is a bait shop a little farther South of the hotel, that opens early, for minnows and a license. There is a private access road a couple miles North of the Falls and West of the highway ( Gordy's access I believe) that charges a fair price to use their plowed road out to Cyclone Point and a couple other spots. The people at the Hotel should be able to give you directions to Gordy's access. There's also another bait shop on the right where you turn to get to this access but I don't think they open as early as the bait shop to the South. Mostly Crappies to be caught in December and January from what I've always heard and experienced. If you have sleds or ATVs along, though, I'm sure that you could find walleyes. As far as Hay Island goes, I'm sure that the Crappie fishing is good there but it is a long ride from either Morson or Nestor. We've always done great on Cyclone.

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Another option is to stay at Muskie Bay on Crow Lake. They have a private access on Stevens Bay of LOW. There is good crappie fishing in Stevens bay, and it is about 7 or 8 miles out to Hay from there.

They have apartment type lodging with a small kitchenette, but I recommend the meal package. Excellent chow!Paul and Chris are great hosts.

You could also try your luck on Crow for lakers if you get the urge.

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Man Gissert stop telling everyone! I have a good lake for everyone by Underwood though. grin.gif It is a great area and plenty of room to explore. (Most people don't wander too far from the community stuff that Gissert mentioned)

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    • smurfy
      well.......he's not sayin he aint!!!!!!!🤣
    • Mike89
      and that's why I didn't ask!!!   LOL!!!  
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