Just finished reading “Fall undersold Down East” and I had to respond . As a former camp owner on WGL for16 years I can attest to the good if not great Fall fishing on the lake. Here are some numbers..mid Sept. To mid Oct., 1-1/2 -2hrs. trolling per day in the evening, 137 salmon all released. Troll slow..down riggers and lead line not necessary. Did not see another boat on the lake!
Bass fishing. – best day , afternoon fishing, 41 bass all released…1 22 inch, 4 -18 to 21 inches, none under 14 inches, no live bait, casting shoreline. I know all fishermen are liars, but those numbers are real…I had beautiful weather , beautiful foliage, no bugs, no fisherman ,entire lake to myself, plus good fishing….sure can’t beat that!
I am sure we passed each other during our travels on the lake. I was the lone fishermen with the black and whie English setter in the bow, he was my only fishing partner!
Well it is time to put the fishing rod down and grab the shotgun..I will let my fishing partner find some birds…he is pretty good at it! Hope you appreciate this info from a guy who fished WGL for 16 years and enjoyed every moment of it!
Mark Lash