May 2009 Update

Hello again from Hawk Lake Lodge. We welcome all of you to the 2009 season. So far it is shaping up to be a cold spring. The ice went out prior to our arrival on May 8. At first the weather seemed promising. However, things soon changed. We had several snows and persistent cold weather. The weather seems to be on a slow, but sure warming trend as of late. Translated into fishing, the shallower and more stained portage lakes are doing well on all species. Things are definitely pre-spawn for the bass. No signs of nesting activity have been noted on any of the lakes as of May 25. The best presentations are simple, like a jig and grub, and slow. The more clear, especially, Hawk Lake are completely different matter. Due to their relative deepness and also because clear water absorbs less heat, these lakes are lagging behind for bass and walleye. On the other hand, the Northern Pike and Lake Trout fishing has not been affected by the cold. Please note that from now on I encourage all of you, especially those who are soon to visit the Lodge, to contact me prior to your arrival regarding the fishing. I say this because I can be much more detailed in my recommendations (I type slowly!) and we do not wish to share this information with anyone but our friends. Only very general information, henceforth, will appear in the updates that is of a fishing nature. Please keep in touch. So long for now.