Lac Seul Fishing

The west and north side of the lake, near Ear Falls, is home to some awesome walleye and northern pike fishing. Ear Falls and Lac Seul experience a significant early spring fish spawning migration, creating excellent fishing but with timing dependent on ice-out and weather.

You will also find some smallmouth bass and perch, but this part of the lake is mostly a walleye and pike fishery.

The east side of the lake has a more diverse fishery.  Northern pike and walleye are here in big numbers and trophy fish are here too.  You also can target smallmouth bass and muskie on the east side of the lake.  There are some trophy sized smallmouth bass and muskie caught every year in this part of Lac Seul.

The west side of Lac Seul is all about the walleye and pike.  If you have ever visited the east side and caught muskie and/or smallmouth bass over there, don’t expect to find that on the west side of the lake.  The walleye and pike fishing is world class, so that doesn’t change and the river fishing near Ear Falls is outstanding if you want an option for windy weather.  We have an entire section on our website about the Ear Falls area, so if you want to learn about the fishing on the other area waters in that area, take a look.

East Part of Lac Seul
Sioux Lookout

On the east side of the lake, you will find some amazing fishing for walleye and northern pike to go along with some trophy muskie and smallmouth bass fishing too.  Muskie and smallmouth bass aren’t the primary species of fish here, but if you want to catch muskie and/or smallmouth bass with the walleye and pike, you can do that on this part of Lac Seul.  You also have many other lakes to fish with a variety of fish to catch.  You will find excellent fishing for walleye, pike, smallmouth bass, muskie and lake trout too.

West Central Part of Lac Seul
Perrault Falls Area

This part of Lac Seul is just south of Ear Falls, however, many people do choose to come fish this part of the lake for many reasons.  One, you’re close to some of the popular areas that anglers drive down from Ear Falls to fish and the boat ride is much shorter if you just choose a resort down here.  Two, there are a lot of options for anglers that want to fish other lakes.  You can enjoy the awesome walleye and pike fishing on Lac Seul, but just a short drive away, you can experience much better smallmouth bass fishing and muskie fishing in the Perrault Falls area compared to Ear Falls.  We have an entire section dedicated to Perrault Falls, Ontario, so take a look to learn more about this awesome area to fish.

Lac Seul is renowned for its exceptional walleye fishing. Anglers commonly report impressive catches, with some boats exceeding 100 walleye per day using live bait during peak times (spring through fall).  The lake’s strict regulations contribute to a healthy population of large walleye, with fish over 27 inches frequently caught.

Northern Pike

Lac Seul offers abundant northern pike fishing in weedy bays and rocky areas, often near walleye hotspots. While many anglers prioritize walleye, focusing on pike with larger lures can yield impressive catches (30-50 fish days are possible), including trophy-sized fish over 40 inches.

Smallmouth Bass

While not dominant, Lac Seul’s smallmouth bass population is growing, offering good fishing opportunities in the lake’s eastern shallows and nearby lakes (Sioux Lookout area). The northwest and north-central areas offer less productive fishing on Lac Seul itself, but nearby lakes (Pakwash Lake, Perrault Falls area) provide excellent alternatives.

Muskie

Lac Seul, while famous for walleye, also holds a population of trophy muskies.  While not the primary target species, muskie fishing is increasing in popularity, with the east end of the lake often cited as a more productive area. Angler experiences vary widely, ranging from no sightings to consistent success.

Perch

Although walleye are the primary target on Lac Seul, perch are also present and readily caught, often incidentally while fishing for walleye.  If you can find schools of perch, it can result in fast action and plentiful catches, though finding them often involves fishing through areas holding walleye.