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Lac Seul

Lake fishing  Ontario · 05:41 - 20:48

Lac Seul is a lake in Ontario. Anglers here fish mainly for Lake Sturgeon, Lake Whitefish and Walleye.

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Prime 73% The bite right now
Top bet: Lake Sturgeon Active through the night, water near its preferred 20 degrees, peak season.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
69%
22°
Thu
70%
25°
Fri
71%
20°
Sat
68%
17°
Sun
70%
19°
Mon
74%
19°
Best day

The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.

Conditions right now

Weather
Partly cloudy
Water temp (est.)
20°C
Air temp
15°C
Wind
4 m/s
Pressure
1007 hPa ↑ rising
Clouds
52.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 04:56–06:56 Dusk 19:33–21:33 Night 21:33–04:56

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

Feeding times today

Last quarter 65% lit
Major period 04:35–06:35 Major period 16:35–18:35 Minor period 21:43–23:13 Minor period 11:57–13:27

Solunar times are a traditional guide based on the moon's position, separate from the live ranking above. Local time at the spot.

Next hours

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15°
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Likely catch now (7 species)

Lake Sturgeon
Acipenser fulvescens
73%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 20 degrees, peak season.
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Lake Whitefish
Coregonus clupeaformis
42%
Average conditions right now.
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Walleye
Sander vitreus
41%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 20 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Muskellunge
Esox masquinongy
27%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 20 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
27%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 20 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Northern Pike
Esox lucius
23%
Slow during the night, a fishy ripple on the water.
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About the fishing here

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

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.

Guides for this water

Tips right now

Timing This is a prime window for lake sturgeon at night. Fish hard now.
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 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, Lake Whitefish, Walleye, Muskellunge, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike and Arctic Grayling.

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 66%.