Guest umpoqx Report post Posted October 18, 2009 It's that time of year to Dip net Whitefish. Does anybody know if they are running? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Some Old Guy 968 Report post Posted October 19, 2009 I haven't heard yet but it must be very soon. Roger Quote R.T.R. Respect the resource! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Luc Report post Posted October 19, 2009 Hi,guys. last week i seen some hunters they caught some in the river. sorry, for my orthograph. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Castnblast 86 Report post Posted October 20, 2009 Question for anyone who has done it....What's up with netting whitefish? How does it work? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Ityflies Report post Posted October 20, 2009 Question for anyone who has done it....What's up with netting whitefish? How does it work? You can go to the MNR office and get a licence to dip net whitefish, Just like dip netting for smelt but a much bigger fish. Same as smelt at night is better. I have seen others use a ( I think a sceen net ) square net suspended off of a long pole that sits on the bottom and they lift it peroidically to check for fish. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Castnblast 86 Report post Posted October 20, 2009 Thanks Ity. Are they right lethargic? I would have thought the fish would be quicker than the dip netter. GE, have you ever done a pc on this? May be an interesting fall topic to profile. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fisherdude 69 Report post Posted October 21, 2009 so in the mouths of creeks and rivers or? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest umpoqx Report post Posted October 21, 2009 Rivers and the bouldery shores of Lake Superior. The fish don't actually see the net all the time, night time is best time. They are not lethargic, you can hear them splashing and surfacing in the darkness. Come shallow in numbers, and at random times you dip the net and see if luck is on your side. When Whitefish are running thick you can net quite a few, sometimes more than one because often they will swim in pairs or competing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sinker7 114 Report post Posted October 21, 2009 You can go to the MNR office and get a licence to dip net whitefish, Just like dip netting for smelt but a much bigger fish. Same as smelt at night is better. I have seen others use a ( I think a sceen net ) square net suspended off of a long pole that sits on the bottom and they lift it peroidically to check for fish. Are you sure about the licence??? I understood it that a standard fishing licence allowed an angler to dip net for whitefish in our area from Oct.15 - Nov.15. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Domer 103 Report post Posted October 21, 2009 Last I recall a standard fishing licence allows you to use up to 6x6 square net. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
uncle 19 Report post Posted October 21, 2009 The way I heard it is you have to have a licence for white fish. Any number of guys can fish on one licence but the licence holder has to be the net man. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GC 54 31 Report post Posted October 21, 2009 As per the fishing regulations, you may have to scan down on the PDF's in the links below: Note the following changes to Lake Whitefish and Lake Herring dip netting seasons: (1) the open seasons for dip netting lake whitefish and lake herring have been extended - open from Oct. 1 to Dec. 15. (2) Some additional lakes in Zones 10, 11 and 15 have been designated for dip netting lake whitefish and lake herring – contact your local MNR office http://www.mnr.gov.on.ca/273372.pdf http://www.temagamistewardship.ca/news/tool_kit.pdf "when all else fails, refer to the instructions" Quote George Clark of TEAM CLARKFIELD STAFF FOR TEAM SHIMANO PRO STAFF FOR D & R SPORTING GOODS PRO STAFF FOR LUND BOATS Proudly Supported By: G.LOOMIS JACKALL POWER PRO NORTH COUNTRY CYCLE & SPORTS Treasurer of: Thunder Bay BASSmasters Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bear 77 Report post Posted October 21, 2009 Men dont read instructions... Bear Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CaddisMan 1 Report post Posted October 26, 2009 thats right.....we have wives to give instructions. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trevor Zimak 171 Report post Posted October 28, 2009 Here is tonights result. I would say the whitefish are thick and running. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Ityflies Report post Posted October 28, 2009 Hey Trevor Were you inland or on the big lake? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trevor Zimak 171 Report post Posted October 28, 2009 Inland Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bear 77 Report post Posted October 28, 2009 Fire up the smoker....... BB Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
