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Fish Williams Lake & Lac Seul

Fishing Williams Lake & Lac Seul
The fishing is good to excellent with both quantity and quality being the rule. It is very common for some of our more experienced fishermen to release several limits during their stay. As you can see in the pictures, we have our fair share of trophies.

Outstanding Size
Trophy northern 18 to 25 pounds are taken each season with the odd 30 pounder showing up. (I believe if a 40 pound northern is taken in the next few years, it will come from this area) Walleye 8 to 12 pounds in the south central part of Lac Seul are more common than 6 to 8 pounders in most lakes in this area. But don’t take our word for it. Check out these web sites to learn just how incredible this fishery is.

Outdoor Canada Online "Where the Big Ones Are" by Gord Pyzer, In Fisherman

"Walleye Trips to Lac Seul" by Michael Bilsbarrow, Patricia Region Tourist Council

The main forage foods are Cisco, Whitefish and Perch.

Click on the links to see some more great fishing & hunting photos: Fishing, Bear.

Fishing Regulations

2008 non-resident license fees (can be purchased at camp):
Sport Fishing Licence-full year (S) $65.77
Conservation Fishing Licence-full year (C) $40.26
Eight Day Sport Fishing Licence (S) $42.22
Eight Day Conservation Fishing Licence (C) $24.55

Zone 4 seasons and limits (includes Williams Lake and Lac Seul):
  • Walleye and Sauger or any combination:  Season opens 3rd. Saturday in May.  None between 18" and 21" may be kept. With an S license 1 over 21" and  3 under 18" may be kept. With a C license, 1 over 21" and 1 under 18" may be kept.
  • Largemouth and Smallmouth Bass or any combination: Season open all year. From January 1 thru June 30, with an S license, 2 may be kept (must be under 13.8"). With a C license, 1 may be kept (must be under 13.8"). From July 1 through November 30, with an S license, 4 may be kept with no size limit. With a C license, 2 may be kept with no size limit.
  • Northern Pike: Season open all year. None between 27.6" and 35.4" may be kept. With an S license, 1 over 35.4" and 3 under 27.6" may be kept. With a C license, 1 over 35.4" and 1 under 27.6" may be kept.
  • Muskellunge: Season opens 3rd. Saturday in June. None may be kept with either license.
  • Yellow Perch: Season open all year. With an S license, 50 may be kept. With a C license, 25 may be kept.
You must squeeze the tail when measuring fish. No live fish are allowed in the boat. Fish that are to be kept must be killed immediately. Put them on ice in a cooler. Your limit includes fish in the freezer at camp, fish in your possession, plus the fish eaten at shore lunch. Please read Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources Fishing Regulations for more regulations. Williams Lake and Lac Seul are both in Zone 4.

Conservation
As sportsmen and conservationists, we are interested in preserving our wildlife and fishing for our children and our children's children. We ask that you enjoy your stay with us for what it really is - a peaceful retreat from the busy routine. Catch tons of fish, but release all but what you really need to eat.

Williams Lake Lodge camp policy: We fully support the MNR's size regulatons and are taking them a step further., We ask that all walleyes over 18" and all northerns over 27.5" be released. C.P.R (Catch, Photo, and Release) is the key to maintaining our fabulous fishery. Keep some small ones to eat (they are the best tasting) and let the rest continue to grow. If you want one for the wall, a fiberglass replica will last longer and you have the satisfaction of knowing that your trophy still swims.

To further encourage the release of  trophy fish, Williams Lake Lodge will award a free housekeeping trip to the anglers who release the largest walleye and the largest northern pike of  the season. We need pictures and the length of the fish. Do not weigh the fish.

Tips for successful Catch and Release:
  • Always wet your hands before touching a fish you want to release. This reduuces the amount of protective slime you will rub off the fish.
  • Do not grab a fish by the eyes.
  • Avoid touching the gills.
  • When using a net (neoprene mesh is best) remove the fish as soon as possible so as not to rub off the protective slime.
  • Time is essential. Quickly play and release the fish. A fish played for too long will be too exhausted to recover.
  • Keep the fish in the water as much as possible. Remove the hook as quickly as possible. Single barbless hooks can often be removed while the fish is still in the water.
  • To revive an unconscious fish hold it upright in the water. This may take a few minutes. Do not move the fish backwards through the water. When it begins to struggle, release it.

Boats
Our 17.5' boats with pedestal seats and fish locators are a dream to fish from. 40 hp. 4-stroke electric start motors.