white iron lake

[Guest]

Anybody got any info on this lake?
I'm coming up from chicago in the 2nd week of july and would like to find out what kind of lake I'm going to fish on....And if I could get a map of the lake anywhere,or just some general information on this lake.
Thanks any info would be great.

[Voyage North]

White Iron is known for walleye and nice crappie. There is a Lake Map put out that has White Iron, Farm, and nearby lakes that has the depths and fishing spots.

We have it for sale for $2.83 in our store, so if you can't find one anywhere just email us and we can get one out to you.

Lynn
Voyageur North Outfitters
Ely, MN 55731
800 848 5530

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John and Lynn O'Kane
Voyageur North Outfitters
Ely, Mn 55731
1-800-848-5530

[Guest]

I hate to burst your bubble, but White Iron isn't exactly a hot bed for fishing. Don't get me wrong, if you hit it on the right time, you'll do fine for Walleyes. But most of the locals call this lake the "dead sea". Hit it hard, you might do just fine, but don't be too suprised if you don't catch too many walleyes.

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[Guest]

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Originally posted by BWCAguide:

I hate to burst your bubble, but White Iron isn't exactly a hot bed for fishing. Don't get me wrong, if you hit it on the right time, you'll do fine for Walleyes. But most of the locals call this lake the "dead sea". Hit it hard, you might do just fine, but don't be too suprised if you don't catch too many walleyes.

BWCAguide

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What about northern and smallmouth,I'm not to concerned about walleye .
I really like fishing for northern more than any other fish.

[Guest]

I would be glad to send you maps of the chain of lakes that includes White Iron. Just e-mail me your address to ([email protected].) There are some very good fishing spots on White Iron. I would suggest having a local guide mark up your maps when you arrive. Many of our guests have done well fishing live bait on White Iron. Some suggestions would be sucker minnows for Northerns, and rainbow or crappie minnows for Bass and Walleyes. In July you may want to try leeches also.

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[Guest]

Thanks bill,you got mail.

[Guest]

Jimmy...to help you with your request for information, e-mail Gene Hicks. Gene is an excellent guide that spends most of his summer on White Iron Lake. His e-mail address is "[email protected]". If you have trouble contacting Gene, let me know an I will help you out. Hope this is helpful.

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[Guest]

Thank you Bill,you are very helpful and professional.

[Guest]

Just checking to see if my sig is working,and I cant wait to get there in july.

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[Rick]

Just a short note: I have checked with some locals and they say White Iron is usually an outstanding fishery.

Even if it were a poor fishery by their standards, it would still be outstanding to most of us in the hard fished waters we use.

I would love to have a White Iron Lake next to me.

[Guest]

Thanks Rick, I can't imagine that lake being that bad ,to be called "the dead sea".
I'm from Chicago, any lake there is probably alot better than we have in this area.

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[David Swenson]

I have guided on the White Iron Chain in the past. It has good fishing. It can not be compared to some of the lakes in the BWCA, but most lakes in Minnesota can not be compared to them either.

It is know for large walleyes. You will not catch a bunch of big fish but it has better than average potential for a 26" or better. I personally have weighed in while working at Voyageur North many big fish from this chain. Back in the late 1980's it was rated as one of the top 100 walleye lakes in the state. Out of 10,000, that is pretty impressive.

Try fishing the mid lake humps with lindy rigs or jigs tipped with a leech or crawler. Also try the current areas.

[Guest]

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Originally posted by David Swenson:

I have guided on the White Iron Chain in the past. It has good fishing. It can not be compared to some of the lakes in the BWCA, but most lakes in Minnesota can not be compared to them either.

It is know for large walleyes. You will not catch a bunch of big fish but it has better than average potential for a 26" or better. I personally have weighed in while working at Voyageur North many big fish from this chain. Back in the late 1980's it was rated as one of the top 100 walleye lakes in the state. Out of 10,000, that is pretty impressive.

Try fishing the mid lake humps with lindy rigs or jigs tipped with a leech or crawler. Also try the current areas.

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I will try your tips David thanks, this lake is looking better everyday.

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[Voyage North]

Dave is a good one to get fishing info from, so do what he says! He also guided my husband John & I a number of times and we always got fish!

Good to see you here Dave!

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John and Lynn O'Kane
Voyageur North Outfitters
Ely, Mn 55731
1-800-848-5530