Week 10 of the 2025 season has come and gone; decent fishing and beautiful weather were the highlights of the week. Our guests experienced some smoky days this week but none of the fires are anywhere near our area. It is still very dry and there is not much rain in the forecast so shore lunches are best with a propane camp stove. Of course, no camp fires allowed here at camp until we see significant rains for an extended period of time.
Walleye fishing was decent last week especially mornings and evenings; our guests did the best using worms instead of minnows in the shallow water and minnows instead of worms in the deeper water. Jigs were a favorite along with spinner rigs. Dave Acker released his chunky 24″ walleye on day one, Bentley Behnke caught and released a 24″ and 24 1/4″ walleye, he easily out fishes his dad, uncle, and grandpa each season. Greg Harvey and Roger Lanie tied for top walleye this week with each catching a 28 1/2″ beauty.
Northern fishing is superb right now with plenty of trophies being released this week. Many nice fish were caught on jigs and minnows but even more were caught by our guests using giant crank baits and stick baits while trolling over deep open water. Once again Dave Acker started things off when he caught and released his 36″ brute, Sue Mincks had a slow week but did manage to catch and release a chunky 35″ fish. Mark Kline released his 38″ northern, a fish that landed him in a solid fifth place for the week here in camp, he was excited and the trip from California was well worth it. The Behnke family loves to northern fish even though the ” elder” Behnke’s aren’t particularly good at it. Grandpa Mike Behnke had no big northern to report, Uncle Curt Behnke released a 38 1/4″ northern, father Ryan Behnke released his 39″ fish but the superstar of the family was Ryan’s son Bently, he is young in years but old in fishing knowledge and his 36 1/2″ , 37″, and monster 40″ pike were nothing short of amazing since each season he clobbers the rest of his family. The biggest northern of the week was released by Bill Mincks, his 42″ brute was good enough for the trophy hat this week.
Bass fishing was good particularly in the morning and evening. The best areas were the rocky shorelines and shallow weed lines. Crank baits that resembled crayfish worked well. Joe Hostetler caught a chunky 17″ bass, fishing phenom Bently Behnke released his 17″ bass. The biggest bass of the week was caught by Tim Bales, his 18″ brute was a hat winner this week.
No crappies to report as most of our guests never went looking for them.
If your bringing your boat to camp remember it must be cleaned from your last outing and all the drain plugs pulled, the Ontario MNR is concerned about invasive species entering Ontario waters so please be diligent in your efforts to keep your boat clean. Try to bring us a copy of your fishing license when you arrive so we can have it here if the MNR wants to inspect the freezers or fridges to do a fish count. You can pick up your license at Clark’s Bait and Tackle in Dryden or Vermilion Bay or run up the road to Dutchies General Store, where both places sell souvenirs as well as bait. We have had nothing but compliments from our guests that have enjoyed meals at the Whiskey Jack Restaurant, it is only a stone’s throw away from the end of our driveway and is a great place to have a delicious meal.
That’s about all to say for now, this is Jim from Wabaskang.
