WHAT TO EXPECT

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We’ll give you all of our expert knowledge in detail upon your arrival. But for now, here’s a snapshot:

• Ice-out typically occurs the 2nd week of May
• Fishing season begins the 3rd Saturday in May
• Some of the highest numbers of trophy fish are caught in the first three weeks of the fishing season
• Most pike are caught in less than 3 feet of water, feeding on spawning suckers in creek inlets and in the river
• In the spring, Pike feed on smelt near the surface, so they will strike white and silver lures
• This is a great time for fly fishermen!

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AVERAGE TEMPERATURES

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Late May High 67° F Low 44° F Early June High 70° F Low 48° F

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LURES

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Due to the shallow fishing this time of year, bring lures that will not hang-up on the bottom. Make sure to bring some top-water lures with white or silver bottoms to imitate the smelt. Our favorite lure color is white, but fire tiger, fluorescent orange, chartreuse, blue, silver and gold all work well.

• Bunny leech flies
• Rabbit strip flies
• Mepps in-line spinner baits
• Johnson Silver Minnow weedless spoons
• Floating stick baits (like Rapala #18)
• Square Bill Crankbaits
• Texas-rigged soft plastics (3" to 5" flukes or grubs)
• Wire Leaders (6” to 12” length. 20# to 30# test)

If you forget something, we’ve got you covered with our on-site tackle shop!

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