Will Lac Seul Ever Be Mapped?

Fished Lac Seul a couple years ago and will be going back. Is there any word on when/if this body of water will ever be mapped? I heard years ago that the process was planned by Lakemaster but not aware of the status.

The entire lake is mapped I go every year on the north west side up by ear falls. But the east side is mapped as well I will be going that direction next summer for muskies and lakers.

Great to hear. Where/how can I get the chip? I was not aware the lake had ever been mapped.

Navionics has offered a chip; Lakemaster does as of last year.

That said, depending on where you’re going; it is only most helpful for islands & shallow spots. The depth contour detail within 10 miles of Lac Seuel are off substantially.

Anyone that has been up there notice any camp sites out on the lake? Looking for more of the “primitive” site vs campsites at some resort or with campers/others around. I’ve heard Lac Seul is a walleye fishermans dream.

I haven’t been there but I dought it. It’s been many years (1990?) that non-residents are not allowed to camp on Queensland. Ontario said it was to protect their resources but you can still fish there if you are paying a resort. There are still places you can camp on your own but they are all hard to reach places. If you can drive to it I believe the answer is no.

TO camp on Crownland you need to get permits from an outfitter or from Ontario. Also alot of Lac Suel is First Nation land and you cannot camp without their permission. They do not allow Houseboats in their area. So I doubt they allow camping.

The Mapping chips are not that accurate but will help you keep track of where you are. Also remember in my 20 + years I have seen the Reservoir level change by 10 ft due to draw downs and droughts making maps unreliable.

Lac Seul is French for lower unit wrecker!! Been there – done that to the tune of $3600. Too many rocks for me unless they come out with a very accurate map.

I have the Navionics chip. As others have mentioned, they are not supper accurate but they give you a pretty good idea. The main advantage I have found is creating routes/trails. Lac Seul is very unforgiving. There is a lot of just below the waterline rock. Once you create a safe trail it is nice to run down the lake and not worry. The chip also shows the main navigation channels. I use them as a guide but do not count on them for missing rocks.

slowpoke wrote:

Lac Seul is French for lower unit wrecker!! Been there – done that to the tune of $3600. Too many rocks for me unless they come out with a very accurate map.

Agree on the meaning of Lac Seul. The resort I stay at keeps 3 lower units at the ready for their rental boats.

Only fished Lac Seul from shore , was camping off a motorcycle . Have friends who muskie fished with an outfitter who knew where he was going . Caught all the walleyes i wanted right from shore.

went there acouple years ago i used navionics did not have any problems the maping was good stayed at gold pines resort in ear falls i am looking forward to another trip to gold pines some time soon.

All information is very good to know. Ontario charges $9.35/night for a camping permit fee on crown land. Its interesting that if you arent staying at a resort, you can buy a sporting or conservation fishing license, but no matter what license you have your limit is just 2 ‘eyes (vs 4 for those that stay at resorts w/ a sporting license).

Actually if you read the Canadian regs if you are paying to stay somewhere in Canada camping on crown land is free. Copied off the mnr website:

You do not need a permit if you:

rent a camping unit (e.g., tent, trailer, etc.) from a person who conducts business in Ontario
or your spouse own property in Ontario
carry out duties as part of employment in Canada
stay on watercraft equipped for overnight accommodation, anchored over provincial Crown land covered by water (stays are limited to 21 days)