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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 Night 22:08–04:13

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

Next hours

04:00
11°
05:00
11°
06:00
10°
07:00
10°
08:00
11°
09:00
12°
10:00
14°
11:00
15°
12:00
15°
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16°
14:00
16°
15:00
16°

Likely catch now (7 species)

Lake Sturgeon
Lake Sturgeon
Acipenser fulvescens
33%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 16 degrees, peak season.
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Walleye
Walleye
Sander vitreus
19%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 16 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Lake Whitefish
Lake Whitefish
Coregonus clupeaformis
15%
Water near its preferred 16 degrees.
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Smallmouth Bass
Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
10%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 16 degrees, peak season, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Muskellunge
Muskellunge
Esox masquinongy
10%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 16 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Arctic Grayling
Arctic Grayling
Thymallus arcticus
7%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 16 degrees, peak season.
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Northern Pike
Northern Pike
Esox lucius
6%
Slow during the night, 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 Lake Sturgeon, Walleye, Lake Whitefish, Smallmouth Bass, Muskellunge and Arctic Grayling.

Lake Sturgeon fishing is usually best around Jun-Sep. The best windows are usually dawn, dusk and night.

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

Timing This is a prime window for lake sturgeon at night. Fish hard now.
Lure Soft-plastic jig for walleye: Jig with worm or plastic.
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 Lake Sturgeon, Walleye, Lake Whitefish, Smallmouth Bass, Muskellunge, Arctic Grayling and Northern Pike.

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?

Lake Sturgeon fishing is usually best around Jun-Sep. The best windows are usually dawn, dusk and night.

What is biting at Lac Seul right now?

Right now Lake Sturgeon is the most likely catch, at about 33%.