Canada Fishing is Back
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pclark
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Nice catch Ski Roule, he is well fed. Give you credit for being out in weather like that. That front blew into our neck of the woods during the day today, currently 38 and blowing pretty good. Walleye fishing was good last night but I'll let it warm up for a couple days before heading out again, I fish mostly at night, better success rate on walleyes.
Where are you at on LOTW? Would love to learn more about fishing up there. My family has done fly-in trips for decades but the prices are too steep for me.
skiroule
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Maybe these maps will give you some idea but our lake cabin is about 40 miles NE of the Baudette/Rainy River border crossing on the small bay I've circled. It's a relatively short drive once you cross the border. As the maps show, there's a lot of fishing territory around us.
ICT Sledder
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The look on the face of your son (or grandson or whatever) is great!
pclark
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Awesome looking walleye! That had to be fun.
skiroule
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Well done! Beautiful fish - I'm wondering if you were at one of the lakes further north in Ontario. That Walleye looks to have darker coloring than I typically see on Lake of the Woods. Had to be a heck of a trip, catching that many nice Walleyes.
srt20
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Son. Lol
srt20
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Over by Timmins Ontario. It’s a fly in lake, only 2 cabins (same outfitter owns both) and 18 miles long. I’ve been there a handful of other times hunting and fishing. The outfitter owners are friends. Took guns along for bears but was a little early yet. They were on berries yet.
Honestly you get fished out after awhile. You can limit out in 20 mins if you wanted to. You can be very selective on which you want to keep to eat.
skiroule
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For you hardwater guys out there:
A friend and I made our annual March trip to the Canadian side of the lake last week. Bite wasn’t as crazy as we’ve seen some springs but then, it looks and feels nothing like spring over there.
Weather was cool but mostly sunny which made for some beautiful days on the lake and the Walleyes cooperated well enough to keep us happy. I was out-fished again but that’s familiar territory for me.
This is highly recommended as a stress reliever.
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A friend and I made our annual March trip to the Canadian side of the lake last week. Bite wasn’t as crazy as we’ve seen some springs but then, it looks and feels nothing like spring over there.
Weather was cool but mostly sunny which made for some beautiful days on the lake and the Walleyes cooperated well enough to keep us happy. I was out-fished again but that’s familiar territory for me.
This is highly recommended as a stress reliever.
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skiroule
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Agree, but it will be a while up here, we were drilling through over 3 ft. of ice in spots.
steve_in_il
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wtp-
There are no longer any ArriveCan requirements or negative COVID tests necessary to enter Canada. Thank goodness (that was a real PITA). Just the normal proof of citizenship (a passport is obviously the easiest). As for the old OWI, that's a tougher call. I have heard of people being turned away with 15 to 20 year old infractions....and I've heard where others breezed on thru Customs. If it were me, I would call the Border Crossing you plan to enter thru and talk to a Supervisor.
dfattack
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skiroule
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As someone who crosses the border regularly, the COVID restrictions of the past seem almost like a bad dream. It really makes you appreciate having things back to normal – passport or passport card, you’re in.
As far as alcohol infractions, I was told by an agent that if it has been at least 10 years, you’re considered “rehabilitated”. This is consistent with the actual policy on the government website which states:
"If you were convicted of an offence outside Canada that, if committed in Canada, would be an indictable offence punishable by a maximum term of imprisonment of less than ten years:
- You are deemed rehabilitated: at least ten years after completion of the sentence imposed.
- You are eligible to apply for rehabilitation: five (5) years after completion of the sentence imposed."
You may even want to print out the policy page from this link:
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigratio...ble-canada-past-criminal-activity.html#5312E4
The Canadian resorts on Lake of the Woods are gearing up for what I think will be a banner year for them. The Walleye season doesn’t open until Saturday but yesterday I saw three rigs with Indiana plates in the public access parking lot. Think this is an indication of how the summer will go.
steve_in_il
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I agree.....and I am a little concerned that the June (especially) border "backups" will return. Nothing like driving 9 or 10 hours to sit in line to cross for 2 or 3 hours.....this seems to be an issue largely at the International Falls crossing. Regardless, fishing season is upon us! Mid-June can't arrive fast enough for me!
