THE FISHING
The two most common species found in Mirond Lake are Northern
Pike and Walleye. Rainbow and brook trout can be caught off shore at other
lakes nearby.
ALTHOUGH CATCH AND
RELEASE IS NOT MANDATORY AT MIROND LAKE…….
REMEMBER…THE MORE YOU PRACTICE CATCH AND RELEASE THE BETTER YOUR FUTURE FISHING
WILL BE!!
DID YOU KNOW THAT AN EXACT REPLICA OF YOUR TROPHY FISH CAN BE CREATED BY PHOTOS
AND MEASUREMENTS?????
NORTHERN PIKE
"ESOX LUCIUS"
(snakes, jacks, slough sharks)
Expect to catch numerous Northern Pike ranging from 3 - 6lbs with the possibility
of catching some in the 10 - 25 lb range. These fish are considered one of the
fiercest and most thrilling game fish to catch. You can fish for Northerns throughout
the fishing season. The pike can be trolled for or lured out of weed beds using
numerous types of presentations SUCH AS: Rapalas, Len Thomson spoons, Mepps
spinners, Lucky Strike Plugs, Suicks & Jigs. Fly fishing for Northerns is
becoming very popular. Experiment with your bait and prepare for a great time!!!!
Wire leaders should be used while fishing for Northerns as their razor sharp
teeth will SLICE through normal line. Northerns tend to stay in more shallow
water in the spring, moving somewhat deeper as the water warms up. These fish
eat almost anything but PEOPLE!
WALLEYES
Walleyes get their name from their large glassy marble like eyes which are very sensitive to light. This is why Walleye fishing is usually better on cloudy days, early morning and late evening. They have a large dorsal fin which is ribbed with stiff, sharp spines. Take care……. these can hurt!
The average size of Walleye found in Mirond Lake is 2 - 3 lbs with the largest expected catch to be approximately 8 lbs. It takes many years for walleye to grow this big so think about "taking a picture" and letting it go. The cold water also limits the size of these fish.
There are many ways to fish for walleye. Jigs can be tipped with night crawlers, frozen minnows or leeches. Twister tails, rapalas and small spoons can also be used. Bottom bouncing with spinner rigs or the use of slip bobbing works well. Light weight rods and 4 - 8 lb test line gives walleye fishermen the ultimate feel.
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