For those going up shortly pack extra mosquito repellent
Very, very, very bad!
Worst in last 10 by far
We drive north on June 30th. Had a feeling it would be bad this year. Bug jacket will get a workout!
Thanks for the update.
How are the black flies ? Just as bad?
Jus as bad but mosquitoes will carry you away
Have to agree with all the above, the worst I've seen I think since my heart's been beating. Probably because of the late spring temps and the continuing cool weather. On the bright side, I really don't think it could get any worse.
You ain't kiddin' Crunchie. I got to camp yesterday afternoon with a load of pine. Unloading was fun, I got some more to unload, I need a good strong wind... not looking forward to doing the rest.
Quote from: crunchie on June 25, 2019, 10:13:36 PM
Have to agree with all the above, the worst I've seen I think since my heart's been beating. Probably because of the late spring temps and the continuing cool weather. On the bright side, I really don't think it could get any worse.
Gezzz/ugh! I hope it calms down by the end of July :)
Dang...that's no good. Well...I've rarely seen the bugs be much more than a nightfall nuisance in late-July so I'm expecting all that mess will be cleared out by then. Have I ever mentioned how badly I loathe the bugs? ;D
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Its's been somewhat hot (high 20's) lately so I assume that'll kill off the blackflies.
Last weekend during the day, the mosquitoes were a non factor as I worked outside for a couple of days. There was no wind either.
But morning and evening, the mosquitoes were horrible.
Next week of weather should clean them up a bit
Just don’t go cut wood in the bush holy @@@!!$&@
The recent hot weather has certainly put a dent in the blackflies and mosquitoes.
Still some swarming here and there in the evening and morning but nothing major.
Deer and horse flies are out but no worse than normal years.
Quote from: Fort Wisers on July 06, 2019, 03:52:11 PM
The recent hot weather has certainly put a dent in the blackflies and mosquitoes.
Still some swarming here and there in the evening and morning but nothing major.
Deer and horse flies are out but no worse than normal years.
Thanks
@Fort Wisers , that’s good news!
So we went north last Friday the 30th. Haven't gotten to the trip report yet but bugs were unreal first couple days. Black flies just slammed us when we stopped about 50 miles in on the logging road. They did get better as the week went on, the warm weather helped. Mosquitoes where just plan bad. Overall it was more like when we use to go in June than July fishing. The bright side is they are getting better but pack the bug juice!
Just returned from camp and they are as bad as ever
Black flies, mosquitoes, horse flies, deer flies
Heat isn’t knocking them down
Just got back from CVL on Saturday (report to come). Bugs were brutal. Pick a species.
people are right that the heat over 3 days last week did help a bit.
I gather the bug season on the lake is a good three weeks behind schedule.
Need a blood transfusion, or more like a top up.
Out on the water was fine no bugs
That top up is called a bloody caesar , enjoy!!
Bugs getting much better now. They're still around mostly mornings and evenings now, blackflies seem to be dying off.
Quote from: puckster_guy on July 11, 2019, 12:28:11 PM
Bugs getting much better now. They're still around mostly mornings and evenings now, blackflies seem to be dying off.
That truly is good news!
One of the reasons we go at the end of July or beginning of August is so that the black flies die off...mosquitos rarely bother me, even without spray, but those little black flies...ugh!
It's good to hear the bugs are dying off...
@NortonJoe I agree... we shifted our week to the same time of year for the same reason.
Quote from: Dog on July 16, 2019, 02:09:46 PM
It's good to hear the bugs are dying off... @NortonJoe I agree... we shifted our week to the same time of year for the same reason.
I was steered by members here to go the end of July for the same reason. ;D
Hey guys. I'm sitting at the main lodge as I write - and sitting outside - it is just beautiful out!!
Yes - the bugs are dying off - not what I was told by friends who were here 3 weeks ago - very different (a lot less) but the horse and dear flies are around (very few mosquito and very few black flies)
Visited the old church 2 days ago - very run down and weathered since my last visit 3 years ago. Awesome drone footage to come! Also visited canal bay (showed the newbies).
Fishing has been ok - we have not fished hard with a complete day off and slept in a couple days - 2 lakers, 4 bass, 2 pike and the remainder walleye.
Nap time then burgers then some trolling.
Cheers to all.
Oh and highway 533 - the first 14km near Mattawa was all loose gravel - I went extremely slow - I was told today that it is on better shape as they oiled it (sprayed it) since we got here.
Thanks Greg for the real time update!
Tonight was a very calm night with little to no wind - so it was expected that more bugs show up as we trolled. Oh well!
The only time we felt they were absolutely nuts is when we walked behind the church to the old school house through the Forrest. We woke them up then!! We practically ran back to the boat.
We'll be up there is a couple of weeks.
Keep the updates coming!
Quote from: SgtCrabby on July 18, 2019, 03:25:45 PM
We'll be up there is a couple of weeks.
Keep the updates coming!
Stop by on the way home if you got time. Lots of improvements to the camp since you last saw it. I'll buy the beer this time :)
I was up recently (July 18-21) staying near turtle chute and the bugs were very good. Only annoying flies that seemed like house flies that didn't bite and mosquitos came out somewhat when it got dark.
The last hot hot days of our trip last week brought out more horse flies and dear flies - attacking the ankles while trolling in the boat.
Greg
This is one of the reasons I prefer fishing in the fall.
Cooler weather = no bugs !
I'll be up there July 28 to Aug. 4 with the family, but have a week off in October set aside for myself.
Not sure if I'm going to hunt or fish yet. Maybe both ! ;)