June 3, 2008

Well it was frosty again last night. When will summer get here?  We have had some nice days recently with temps up towards 70, but  mornings are still very chilly.

Late ice out and unusually cold water temps have kept the walleye bite a bit slow so far this season. A few quality fish have been caught, but numbers, so far are not what we've come to expect.  The largest walleye so far this week is 28". 

Northern and Bass have been active and have 'made the day' for those that target them. Last week we had 2 Pike over 40", 2 at 39" and many over the slot size. One of our pike guys last week said it was better than a trip he took to northern Manitoba. Kathy and I went out Sunday for a half day of casting and found a concentration of  nice ones , all over 30" at the mouth of a river where the water was 10 warmer than the main lake.(Lac Seul). It was a fish every cast for about an hour until we wore out our welcome. What a blast.

Whitefish are also being caught in Williams Lake.  Some 4 to 5 pounders have been brought in. These are like candy to the big pike in Williams Lake.

 I received this email from Dean who was here last week.  

 

Ken & Kathy,

 

I wanted to say thank-you for the very enjoyable visit to the Williams Lake Lodge.  The group had a fantastic time, enjoyed your hospitality and are definitely interested in coming back next year.  I've attached a picture of our largest walleye.  It measured 26.75 inches and was caught in Lac Seul.....location, top secret!  We released the fish immediately after the catch with the hope of hooking him again next year. 

 

Thanks again for having my tire fixed.  We made the trip home with no issues.

 

Enjoy!  Dean Krueger



June  4, 2008

Saw a huge  bear in the bush last night while out on the 4 wheeler. He had to be over 500lb and was all brown. Ran right in front of me and really got my heart pumping.

June 7, 2008

Walleyes picked up this week with one group boating about 60 on their last day. Northern and bass are still very cooperative. Water is warming, but not fast.  

The Exners stayed at our outpost cabin last week and proved to be multi- species experts. Nice 40" Pike caught be Steve. All fish were released.










June 13, 2008

Water is still cold and walleys are being caught, but not jumping in the boat.

Everyone is seeing alot of moose and bear.

Photos from the Gilsdorf family: