Burntside in the fall?

  • Justin Karriker
    Posts: 118
    June 6, 2015 at 2:08 pm #1548833

    Possibly planning a trip to Burntside in the fall of this year. I see its known for its lakers and smallies. What should I expect and what should I prepare for fish wise in say September or early October?

    James Holst
    Keymaster
    SE Minnesota
    Posts: 18926
    June 7, 2015 at 9:23 am #1548894

    @Blputnam

    This is a question for Ben Putnam. He’s a wealth of knowledge on the lakes in that area. I tagged him in my reply so hopefully he drops in with some info for you.

    Ben Putnam
    Saint Paul, MN
    Posts: 1001
    June 7, 2015 at 9:24 am #1548895

    The summer Lake Trout season closes on Sept 30. The last few weeks of the season are typically some of the best for open water Lakers. Smallmouth are commonly caught on tube jigs, deep cranks and leeches around that time. Burntside is a big lake, and a tough lake to just drive out and expect to catch fish. I would reccomend looking up Steve Foss http://www.fossguide.com to book at least 1 guided trip to get an understanding of how to approach the lake.

    Ben Putnam
    Saint Paul, MN
    Posts: 1001
    June 7, 2015 at 9:34 am #1548897

    Thanks James. I wish I had as much info to share on the lake for the open water season as I do for the ice season.

    Justin Karriker
    Posts: 118
    June 7, 2015 at 10:34 am #1548917

    Thanks. I saw where Steve Foss hadn’t logged on in a while.

    Not stuck on Burntside, just looking for a scenic lake to camp and fish that doesn’t have HP restrictions

    Allan Davis
    Carlton, MN
    Posts: 415
    June 7, 2015 at 11:58 am #1548931

    Birch is a very good looking lake will nice eyes monster pike and very good panfish. I know it doesn’t have lake trout if that is what you are thinking about. However very good fishing in that lake.

    Justin Karriker
    Posts: 118
    June 7, 2015 at 12:17 pm #1548932

    No. Lake trout weren’t a draw. Just looking for the “northwoods” feel with camping.

    Allan Davis
    Carlton, MN
    Posts: 415
    June 7, 2015 at 5:43 pm #1548960

    plenty of campsites on that lake.

    Justin Karriker
    Posts: 118
    June 7, 2015 at 7:05 pm #1548966

    How about primitive camping? Looking for a boundary waters type experience, but outboard accessable. I know that greatly reduces the draw and opens it up to more people and populated areAs. I know a Boundary waters like experience can only be found there or probably Canada, but just using that to sort of illustrate what I’m looking for.

    lundojam
    Posts: 255
    June 7, 2015 at 7:20 pm #1548967

    http://www.latourells.com/fishing.html
    Parts of the BWCA allow motors. Basswood Lake is second to no lake in MN.
    Give these folks a call and they can help you out with logistics down to the detail. (As can any of the other resorts in that area.)

    Allan Davis
    Carlton, MN
    Posts: 415
    June 8, 2015 at 8:48 am #1549011

    Birch has a campground but you also have a lot of camping areas on islands and along the shores. I forget how many but its a lot. you can give timber bay lodge a ring and they can help with all the questions you have. 218-827-3682

    Ben Putnam
    Saint Paul, MN
    Posts: 1001
    June 8, 2015 at 10:42 am #1549054

    Alan hit it on Several accounts, there are a TON of resorts and outfitters up here that can help. If you give me a call at 218-235-7960 I can help you figure out who to talk to for what you want to do, when you want to do it. More primitive BWCA feeling sites are all over but if you’re coming up before Oct 1st those options will be limited for many lakes.

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