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Lac Seul

Lake fishing  Ontario · 04:58 - 21:23

Lac Seul is a lake in Ontario. The fish here are ranked by weather, water temperature and season, see the likely catch below.

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Conditions right now

Weather
Mainly clear
Water temp (est.)
16°C
Air temp
11°C
Wind
3 m/s
Pressure
1012 hPa ↑ rising
Clouds
21.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 04:13–06:13 Dusk 20:08–22:08

Local time at the spot, from the most likely species' daily rhythm.

Next hours

04:00
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05:00
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06:00
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08:00
11°
09:00
12°
10:00
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15°
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16°

Likely catch now (7 species)

Smallmouth Bass
Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
19%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 16 degrees, peak season, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Muskellunge
Muskellunge
Esox masquinongy
19%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 16 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Arctic Grayling
Arctic Grayling
Thymallus arcticus
18%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 16 degrees, peak season.
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Lake Sturgeon
Lake Sturgeon
Acipenser fulvescens
14%
Water near its preferred 16 degrees, peak season.
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Lake Whitefish
Lake Whitefish
Coregonus clupeaformis
12%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 16 degrees.
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Northern Pike
Northern Pike
Esox lucius
11%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 16 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Walleye
Walleye
Sander vitreus
7%
Water near its preferred 16 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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About the fishing here

Lac Seul is a lake in Ontario.

Popular catches here include Smallmouth Bass, Muskellunge, Arctic Grayling, Lake Sturgeon, Lake Whitefish and Northern Pike.

Smallmouth Bass fishing is usually best around May-Jun, Sep-Oct. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.

A national or regional fishing permit is generally required here. Check the local rules. Napp ranks the species above from the live weather, water temperature, season and time of day, so the order changes through the day.

Tips right now

Technique Start with a soft-plastic jig for smallmouth bass, the most likely catch right now.
Timing This is a prime window for smallmouth bass at dawn. Fish hard now.
Colour Low light: try chartreuse, orange or black for smallmouth bass.
Lure Soft-plastic jig for smallmouth bass: Tube jig on rock.
Depth The water temperature suits the fish. Fish actively at normal depths and edges.

Fishing permit

You need a fishing permit (fiskekort) to fish here. Buy it online:

Fishing licence (overview)

About this water

Lac Seul

Lac Seul is a large, crescent-shaped reservoir in Kenora District, northwestern Ontario, Canada. It is approximately 241 km (150 mi) long. It has a maximum (regulated) depth of 47.2 m, with a surface elevation of 357 m above sea level. Its level is raised in the summer and then drawn down in the winter months to reach points of as low as 4.9 m below the maximum level. It is the second largest body of water entirely within the province of Ontario.

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More waters nearby

Lake of the Woods Ontario · 210.2 km away

Common questions

What fish can you catch at Lac Seul?

Popular catches here include Smallmouth Bass, Muskellunge, Arctic Grayling, Lake Sturgeon, Lake Whitefish, Northern Pike and Walleye.

Do you need a fishing license at Lac Seul?

Usually yes. Most countries require a national or regional fishing permit. Check the local rules via the link on this page.

When is the best time to fish Lac Seul?

Smallmouth Bass fishing is usually best around May-Jun, Sep-Oct. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.

What is biting at Lac Seul right now?

Right now Smallmouth Bass is the most likely catch, at about 19%.