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Was up to the Calabogie area today.

Shore fished at Shiner and Scully for about an hour at each lake. No bites, par for the course I guess.

Drove up Barry Lake road to the second lake on your left, I believe this is Barry Lake, and launched the canoe. Caught 7 trout, all of the bottom in about 29 feet of water. Was dunking worms.... The bite was on from about 1pm to 3pm, then it shut down.

Was wondering if anyone has ever fished the first lake you see on your left when going up Barry Lake Trail, the really green colored lake? If so anyone know what species are in it and the name of the lake?



Thanks, Buzzer

Never fished that lake Buzzer, but glad to hear you got into some fish.

The first lake on your left is Barry Lake and the second one is Belanger.
Barry Lake has speckles in it.

Well, that is interesting that you caught some trout at Barry Lake since they aren't stocking it anymore. Apparently one of the property owners has bought all the land surrounding and you would be trespassing if you launched your canoe anywhere including off the road. That's what all those red dots on the trees are supposed to mean. There may be more to this story but what I have said above has come to me second hand from the other property owner on Barry Lake. The next lake is Belanger.

The first lake on your left up the Barry Lake Trail is "Mud Lake" and it is stocked with brookies as is "Gling Lake" on your right. Watch out for the snapping turtles!

I was fishing Belanger today when some quad types suggested I try Minnow Lake. I had already turned back from Battery Lake due to mud puddles that looked like they would swallow up my small 4x4. I could see the lake but I didn't feel like portaging my canoe. Got stuck up to my axles trying to get into Minnow and spend a couple of hours winching myself out. So not a great day fishing but a great day to be outside nevertheless. Got a nice fat Brookie Saturday - makes up for it.

bobfly

Bobfly,
Barry Lake and Belanger Lake are both on Barry Lake Trail. Mud Lake and Gling are on Bumpas Trail. Check the road sighns.

Thanks all... it's Belanger I've been fishing all these years

Went back to Belanger late afternoon with my son on Sunday and of course, we couldn't get a bite for the 2 hours we were there.

Was that you fly fishing out of the sportspal canoe Bobfly?



Buzzer

I've been to calbogie a few times only...fished virgin lake hard a cuople of weekends both hard and soft water, caught some pencil pike, perch and a few decent walleye....calabogie lake is the only other lake i've tried...but i'd like to go trout fishing there before the walleye opener...any suggestions other then the lakes you've already mentioned?
and what kind of presentation shoudl i use...blow worms and egg sinkers?
thanks fellas

Buzzer,

Indeed that was I. That road sign is twisted in such a way as it is hard to tell which way it is pointed. It makes sense that Barry Lake would be on Barry Lake Trail. How did you do after I left?

bobfly

While out troutin in the bogie area and you run into any locals be sure to tell them that you are a member of fish-hawk and please include your handle

for what reason??

getnjiggywithit wrote:While out troutin in the bogie area and you run into any locals be sure to tell them that you are a member of fish-hawk and please include your handle

I was thinking the same thing...

folks are pretty protective of the trout lakes and publicity isn't always welcomed especially when specific lakes are mentionned.

It is the internet and a lot of info shared but I can guarantee you'll see a higher amount of fishing pressure to the above lakes.

but I can guarantee you'll see a higher amount of fishing pressure to the above lakes.

Well, we already see it... Considering that most of the lakes are under 5 acres, please don't be surprized to see (catch) nothing in them in a very short time.

I couldn't agree with you more....I read a post a while back where some guy was actually giving directions through the bush .....duh

This whole "Broadcasting" a trout lake topic is crazy to me. Trout fishing is, or should be a quest... Lakes that are easily accessible and advertised by the MNR are fair game to everyone. The ministry throws the "lazy" fisherman a bone with the stocked fish in these put and take lakes. Great trophy spots should only be revealed through hard work/through a buddy who respects your fishing ethics, or by mistake...not through an open forum.

My opinion only, but a firm opinion.

Maker

There are 3 things I don't share.....1) My wife..2) My truck...3) trophy trout lakes.....

I have spent many years (over 26yrs) and many hours searching for lakes that produce fish...why would anyone want to broadcast the name of a lake that they're having success fishing at??? It makes no sense...

Most of the named trout lakes that I have noticed being talked about in this forum are not the nice, secluded, scenic lakes anymore...the shorelines and surrounding areas are covered with litter...cans, bottles, butts, worm containers, broken glass etc...I even saw a bench seat out of a van that some idiot decided to drop off by the camp fire and left it there...

sad....very very sad........