dgainer 4 Report post Posted October 15, 2014 New resident of Thunder Bay.Back home there where several creeks and small rivers the whitefish could be dipnetted this time of year. Is there any netting around Thunder Bay? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest FreshwaterFisherman Report post Posted October 15, 2014 Lots of people dip at silver harbour. Can be quite the event on the right night. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kaptain Kirk 34 Report post Posted October 15, 2014 Any body Getting any Yet?I think it is next months full moon. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zackcorbin1401 542 Report post Posted October 16, 2014 Ive never done this is it just like fishing for smelts but a lot bigger? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest buckshotbadass Report post Posted October 29, 2014 A few years ago I got a old 4' net from an old timer. Haven't had a chance to use it yet but I'm thinking next week will be the time to try with the full moon approaching. Hoping for a few whiteys to toss in the smoker Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
filletandrelease 17 Report post Posted October 30, 2014 Go out now don't wait for the moon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr. Canoehead 69 Report post Posted October 30, 2014 Every time I've gone to silver harbour the whitefish are visible with a flashlight but too far out to net. Not sure how people manage to net them there. My buddy was able to catch one on chartreuse spoon though. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest flyinfinn Report post Posted October 30, 2014 First put your flash light away, then get a 10 foot handle for your net. Biggest thing is to keep the flash light off and they will come right up on the bank to spawn. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fisherdude 69 Report post Posted October 30, 2014 Where abouts at silver harbour so you go? Off the little breakwall or? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sinker7 114 Report post Posted October 30, 2014 Where abouts at silver harbour so you go? Off the little breakwall or? Yes off the break wall, keep scooping and don't give up. The more the net is in the water the more chances of putting whitefish in it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zackcorbin1401 542 Report post Posted October 31, 2014 Would I be able to do this with a regular smelt net? I've never gone before Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zackcorbin1401 542 Report post Posted October 31, 2014 What other places besides superior hold whitefish that can be netted Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sinker7 114 Report post Posted October 31, 2014 Would I be able to do this with a regular smelt net? I've never gone before A smelt net(nylon mesh) will do in a pinch but a salmon style landing net works best... 30"+ hoop with a 10ft or longer handle gives you a real advantage. Some die hard guys use the 4' square drop and lift nets. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sinker7 114 Report post Posted October 31, 2014 What other places besides superior hold whitefish that can be netted Dog Lake. Current areas are best but with the low water levels this fall it will be tougher. If you try Silver Harbour choose a night when the wind is blowing over a calm night. The rougher water makes the whitefish less spooky and will mask your presence. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kashabowie_KID 8 Report post Posted November 1, 2014 Does anyone know if they are running? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest flyinfinn Report post Posted November 2, 2014 Just came home from silver harbour they are in there thick.I use a 6x6 mono dip net. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sinker7 114 Report post Posted November 3, 2014 Have to agree with 'flyinfinn'......the run is 'ON'. Here is Saturday nights catch. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MDR 4 Report post Posted November 3, 2014 Can they still be caught on a baited hook for those of us without a good size net? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zackcorbin1401 542 Report post Posted November 3, 2014 Went to check it out at 9pm no fish in sight:( Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Adrian 132 Report post Posted November 3, 2014 Dog Lake. Current areas are best but with the low water levels this fall it will be tougher. If you try Silver Harbour choose a night when the wind is blowing over a calm night. The rougher water makes the whitefish less spooky and will mask your presence. Where on Dog Lake?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest flyinfinn Report post Posted November 3, 2014 Hawk bay, hawkeye lake dumps into dog lake. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sinker7 114 Report post Posted November 4, 2014 Where on Dog Lake?? As previously mentioned Hawk Bay, East Bay.....any creeks or rivers with good current and hard bottom. If current is non existent due to low water gravel points or shorelines near deep water are also great but a little more challenging. Sandstone has a strong shore spawning population of whitefish. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hunter 5 Report post Posted November 4, 2014 do they not spawn in the river that flows out of Sandstone to roundtable where it crosses under the hwy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Monks 164 Report post Posted November 5, 2014 I'll take some smoked whitefish sinker7 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest outfishing Report post Posted November 10, 2014 Is anyone still dip netting whitefish at Silver Harbour? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
