Karen and I got out to Sylvan Lake today to chase lake whitefish! The conditions today were less than perfect but we certainly caught lots of lake whites. An east wind was blowing right down the lake so when it was time to anchor up we had to to let out lots of extra rope (this is called scope) so we would not drag! The wind died down twice today but with the convective thunder clouds all around us, the wind amped up several times.
We launched at Palm Bay! Small boats can easily launch there. Larger boats should use Sunbreakers Cove but remember the water is low so no gigantic boats can launch there! Also remember that there is a fee to launch and park there. Download the HOT Spot App and click on permits to pay the fees.
We set up in 6 to 7 feet of water and fly fished with bloodworms. We tried chironomids but the lake whites were way more interested in bloodworms. The water temperature today was 51F and the whitefish were quite scrappy after being hooked.
We kept an eye on the weather radar because there was lots of thunderstorms in the area. Once the storms started to approach, it was time to head back to our car!
It was 16C today but the wind sweeping across the lake was chilly. We were glad to have extra layers to keep us comfortable!
Enjoy the weekend! Looks like warmer weather is just around the corner!
3 comments:
Hi Bob, so glad to see you had a blast! what kind of bloodworm you use? Can you please post a pic if you don't mind, much appreciate! I am planning to hit the Sylvan this weekend.
http://rdflytying.blogspot.com/2025/04/a-simple-bloodworm-pattern.html
Size 12-14 Daiichi 1760-wrap with 0.0100 lead equivalent wire, tie in a red wire rib, wrap over with thread and red scud back (optional) then coat with brushable crazy glue or resin
Thank you very much Bob, sure will see you at Sylvan sometime! like last year!
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