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FAQ
What should we bring with us?We have listed any additional gear that you may require during your stay with us at Moosehorn Lodge CLOTHING: As we all know, our weather can be a bit unpredictable at times, so it is important to dress in layers and be prepared for all four seasons (well at least three). Although the fishing is phenomenal early and late in the season, heavier clothing should be brought along for your comfort. Bring some gloves and a knit hat along, but don't forget about those t-shirts, shorts and sandals as well. Remember that HAT as well. Swim trunks or a bathing suit should be in your bags as well, in order to take advantage of our beautiful beach at camp Rain Gear is always a must as well. In case of poor weather at least you will be dry and able to make the day, don't forget it! CAMERA: This is definitely one thing not to forget (or film, if needed). If you bring along your digital camera, we will take your pictures each day from you and post your memories on our site, as soon as possible. You could also e-mail a picture to the person who decided not to come, just to rub it in a little! THERMOS: The main lodge always has hot coffee on in the morning, so bring your thermos along to have some coffee on the lake. COOLERS: If you decided that you wish to bring some fish home, you might want your cooler along to take them home in. Bring a smaller cooler along as well for your beverages (not provided), in the boat. SUNSCREEN: Nothing worse than a sun burn, when you're trying to fish! POLARIZED SUNGLASSES: The glare off the water is intense, why not cut it, and be able to see down into the water a bit as well. Very essential fishing item! PORTABLE FISH FINDER: If you are fishing unguided, this would help out your cause quite a bit. Feel free to bring up anything else you would like to have along your fishing trip. Surprises at lunch are always nice! You also may want to consider putting everything into a Dry Bag (Cell), that you require in a day's fishing. * Please remember that the only live bait legal to bring up here is nightcrawlers, and frozen herring. It is illegal to bring smelt, crayfish, leeches and live baitfish. AVERAGE TEMPERATURES
SHOP AT NEW ST. CROIX DEALERSHIP AND TACKLE SHOP You can purchase "custom" St. Croix Moosehorn Rods at our store. The musky rods will be labeled with "Muskie Mamma" and all other rods with "Moosehorn Lodge". As well, most of the tackle listed above will soon be available for your purchase at our store.
Cabela's Catalog Bass Pro Shops Updated: November 28, 2008 Back to TopWhat would you recommend for luresWALLEYE
NORTHERN
SMALLMOUTH BASS
MUSKIES
LAKE TROUT
Don't forget about your gear, click here for the recommended list prepared by our guides. Updated: November 28, 2008 Back to TopWhat are the fishing regulations?In Ontario, there are set limits on the number of fish that you may keep. These regulations underlining slot sizes and possession limits, are in place to ensure that our fishery remains healthy for generations to come. Remember, there is no limitation as to how many you can catch! Listed as follows is a breakdown of our regulations; Lac Seul and MAPB (Minnitaki, Abram, Pelican and Botsford Lakes) Regular (Sport) license - allows a possession limit of 4 walleye, 4 northern, 4 bass, 2 lake trout, 0 musky (catch and release only) Slot Sizes – Walleye – All fish 18” - 21”, must be released, 3 may be under 18” and only 1 may exceed 21” - Northern Pike – All fish 27.5” – 35.4”, must be released, 3 may be under 27.5” and only 1 may exceed 35.4” - Smallmouth Bass – All fish over 13.8” must be released and only 2 under are allowed on or before June 30 th, after June 30 you may possess 4 fish with no slot size - Lake Trout – No slot size on these lakes (2 fish possession) Conservation License – allows a possession limit of 2 walleye, 2 northern, 2 bass, 1 lake trout, 0 musky(catch and release only) Slot Sizes – Walleye – All fish 18” – 21”, must be released, 1 may be under 18” and 1 may be over 21” -Northern Pike – All fish 27.5” – 35.4”, must be released, 1 may be under 27.5” and 1 may be over 35.4” - Smallmouth Bass – All fish over 13.8” must be released and only 1 under is allowed on or before June 30 th, after June 30 you may possess 2 fish with no slot size - Lake Trout – No slot size on these lakes (1 fish possession) Please note that your daily limit is the same as your possession limit. For example, if you eat four fish that day, you can not have four fish in the freezer. The next day you could freeze four fish, if you do not plan on consuming any more. We recommend that if you plan on doing shore lunch or eating your fish for dinner, that you do not freeze any fish until your last day, and eat something besides fish for lunch that day, if you are planning to bring your limits home. BIG VERMILLION LAKE This lake has a regulation of “no bait” as of January 1 st 2005. The slot size for lake trout on this lake is 17.7” to 23.5”, must be released. You may keep one over 23.5” and one under 17.7”, on a regular sport license. On a conservation license you may have 1 under or over the slot range. Smallmouth bass and Northern Pike regulations are the same as our other lakes (listed above), except there is no use of bait allowed. Muskellunge are strictly a trophy fish and catch and release only applies. LITTLE VERMILLION LAKE (and Cedarbough Lake) Lake trout are closed for fishing on these lakes; however they do have an abundance of smallmouth bass, northern pike, and muskellunge. You may use bait here if you desire. Regulations for smallmouth, northerns, and muskies are the same as previously listed for the other lakes. Maskinonge, Hooch and Cloudlet are listed as sanctuaries and there is no bait allowed, also barb less hooks only. OPEN SEASONS Walleye - opens the 3 rd Saturday in May until the following April 14 th -some areas open later as they are designated sanctuaries, make sure to check if you are traveling without a guide (English, Rice rivers, and Red pine Bay are sanctuaries on Minnitaki). Northern Pike – open all year, except for MAPB lakes (same season as walleye) Smallmouth Bass- open all year to fish for, but different rules apply for different times and areas (see above). Lake Trout – Open January 1 st until September 30 th Muskellunge – Opens the 3 rd Saturday in June until December 15 th Speckled (brook) Trout and Splake We do have lakes in this area that are stocked with speckled trout and splake. We would suggest making special arrangements in advance and taking a guide if you wish to try this type of fishing. The regulations for these are as follows; Limit of 5 combined lake trout, speckled trout and splake, or just 5 of one species, but they all count towards the same limit. Open season is year round (except Dec. 24th). There are no size restrictions. We would appreciate all of our guests to have an understanding of these rules and regulations (especially unguided trips), to protect our fishery and save yourselves from hefty fines. Thank you for taking the time to read over this page. For further information, please visit the infonorth.net web page Non-Resident Outdoors Card Program The program will come into effect Jan. 1/09 and anyone wishing to hunt or fish in Ontario will be required to have an Outdoors Card. The card will cost $9.00 and be valid for 3 years. These new requirements are part of the implementation of a new licencing automation system that takes effect 2010. The requirement for an Outdoors Card will also enhance the ability to replace lost hunting and fishing licences and hunters will only need to show their hunter accreditation once rather than each time purchasing a hunting licence. Once the paper application has been completed, the Outdoors Card will be mailed to the purchaser's home address. If you have any questions about the program, you can contact Burton McClelland, Manager of Licencing Improvement Project, Ministry of Natural Resources at 705-755-1802. Updated: November 11, 2008 Back to TopHow do you get to Moosehorn Lodge?MapQuest link to Sioux Lookout, Ontario, Canada
MapQuest link to Sioux Lookout, Ontario, Canada 1. From International Falls, MN. Back to Top
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