Spring perch fishing

[Jason F]

Anybody know if the ice is out of Eel Bay yet and the perch are biting?

[Kevin J Legg]

  I haven’t been to Eel Bay but many launches are now open. Too early for perch to be in Eel Bay shallows as they are still out in deep water. 
  Might be able to get some in Goose Bay or Chippewa. Possibly also at Chaumont or Henderson.

[Jason F]

Thanks for the info Kevin. Hope all is well. Good luck fishing this summer.

[Kevin J Legg]

I fished Goose Bay yesterday and bite was slow. Just enough for a meal.

[Grady95]

Should be.  Ice breakers have been through and shipping traffic is starting.  Bear in mind though that we are dealing with record low water levels at this point so if you're coming with a boat, check if launches are usable and be VERY careful around shoals.

[Jason F]

I decided to wait until next weekend to go up. I don’t need a launch, but the front of my lift is pretty shallow normally. Hopefully the water isn’t so shallow I can’t get the boat off the lift.🤞🏻

[Kevin J Legg]

Hit the river today and started out slow but picked up latter in the afternoon. Finally caught an honest 14”.

[Sk8man]

Nice going Kevin. Did you hook up an air hose to that bottom ones butt?

[Jason F]

Nice! I would think they should be starting to come in soon. I’m hoping to come up this weekend and go out weather permitting. Looks rainy up there this weekend.

Edited April 2 by Jason F

[Kevin J Legg]

Last I heard Eel Bay still had ice.

[Kevin J Legg]

  On 4/2/2025 at 3:44 PM, Sk8man said:

Nice going Kevin. Did you hook up an air hose to that bottom ones butt?

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I haven’t caught one that big since college fishing Seneca in the early 70’s

[Kevin J Legg]

Fished solo today and caught a pail full. Couldn’t llcate the big ones today.

[Jason F]

Nice job Kevin! Looking to come up this weekend and give it a shot. Hopefully the weather cooperates.🤞🏻

[Kevin J Legg]

I’m headed for a family trip to Costa Rica. As soon as weather warms up and water temperatures rise it should be great.

[Jason F]

I’ve never been, but would love to go someday to do some scuba diving.

[C hammond]

Where in Costa Rica ? Go there every year. You’ll have a blast

[Kevin J Legg]

  On 4/11/2025 at 8:36 PM, C hammond said:

Where in Costa Rica ? Go there every year. You’ll have a blast

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Fishing 1/2 day at Manuel Antonio and staying 3 days. Also spending 2 days in jungle and two days near volcano. Family vacation of 6 adults with 2 grandsons.

[C hammond]

If you’re fishing offshore try to get a full day charter you’ll need the extra time to run to the fishing grounds. It’s about an hour and half one way to get to where you really need to be