Longbow Lake is a lovely lake known as the "Fisherman's Paradise" for its abundance of a large variety of fish. The Ministry on Natural Resources has sampled the lake and found that there is an extraordinary number of larger fish within the confines of the lake. The lake itself is 3 miles by 5 miles and feeds into the huge Lake of the Woods. The Lake of the Woods is approximately 15 feet lower than Longbow, but an electric conveyor belt makes travel between the two lakes quite easy. The Lake of the Woods is huge as can be gleaned by the fact that the lake contains over 14,000 islands, borders Minnesota, Ontario, and Manitoba. Fishing is exceptional in this lake and a guide is often recommended for your first time experience so that you can get a "feel" for the lake itself and the fishing techniques employed. Northern Pike: The northern is a fighter; its huge mouth can devour other species in short order. Several of our guests tell stories of the aggressive nature of this species. Especially early Spring, the northern is known to surprise many anglers with its tenacity. Many anglers have hooked smaller walleye only to have that walleye itself become a meal for a large northern. The Krueger party has pictures of a northern that attempted to take their walleye off the stringer and te same northern came back repeatedly to try for his free meal. Everyone will get a thrill fishing for this game fish which puts up an exciting fight even in the late summer. Muskies: Muskies are an elusive species and are not as abundant as many claim but, when you get one, it is usually the battle that many fishermen dream about. Muskies are territorial, so when you get a strike, work the area; if unsuccessful, come back another day. Muskies are known to rise to the challenge when lured by fast-moving plug retrieval. Muskie fishermen are renowned for both patience and skill as they try to entice one of these predators to strike. Walleye: The walleye is favored by both locals and guests as one of the finest eating fish and this is fortunate as the walleye Is one of the most abundant game fish in Longbow and The Lake of the Woods. Daily limits within sight of our cabins are enjoyed by many of our guests. Fish weighing up to ten pounds are caught on occasion, but the 14-16 inch taste the best (editor's note!). Walleye is best enjoyed fresh, cooked on an open fire, and eaten sitting beside the lake... Smallmouth Bass:
get a real thrill whenever you get one on the end of your line. Pound for pound, these are a fighting fish, striking at surface plugs, dancing on the water as they attempt to throw the lure, and hitting hard and fast. Smallmouth have become extremely popular as a tournament fish and the Kenora Bass International Tournament demonstrates the numbers and quality of the species. Your children can fish for bass off the dock and you can fish the shoreline seeking these little "power rockets" that often go up to five pounds. Lake Trout:
Woods (Whitefish and Clearwater Bay area in early spring) and in many lakes easily accessible from the resort.. Daily limits by deep trolling are a common occurrence. Shallow fishing on the reefs in the spring and fall produce excellent fishing, big ones too. A visit to a trout lake is special; most are spring fed and crystal clear. With a trout on the line, twisting and turning, shining silver on its way to the surface, this is fishing, is an experience, that you will never forget. |
Longbow Lake
Gustafson's Resort
Longbow Lake
807-548-5471
807-548-5471
| Box 676 Kenora, Ontario, Canada, P9N 3X6 |
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