The "best" time depends on how you want to fish, what you want to catch, the weather you prefer, and your tolerance for bugs. The season typically runs from late May through September. Late May and June are the most popular months when fish are most easily accessible. This is when walleye are in shallow water following the spawn, making them incredibly easy to catch. Northern pike are also aggressive in the shallows during this time. Likewise lake trout will be found near shallower reefs and can be caught without "going deep." However, the weather is cooler and wetter, and this is also peak season for black flies and mosquitoes.

July and August offer more stable weather and fewer bugs, making it the best time for families. While walleye move to deeper reefs (15-25 feet), the fishing remains excellent for those who can use a fish finder. September is the trophy hunter's choice; as water temperatures drop, fish are bulking up for winter, and lake trout move back into shallower depths. Consider these factors:

• June: High volume, shallow fish, more bugs.
• July/August: Great weather, deeper fish, fewer bugs.
• September: Trophy potential, cool nights, no bugs.

Regardless of when you go, the remote nature of these lakes ensures that the fishing is significantly better than any drive-to destination.