Took a break from catching fish to capture this beautiful sunset.

Fishing for carp along the banks of Manitoba.

Carping on a calm day.

Who needs a gym when you can catch carp. The goal was to catch a 30lb carp... Goal accomplished!

Early riser gets the Carp! With a 2 hour car ride to the lake, we were up around 4am and catching tanks by 6:30! Summer can't come soon enough.

This picture screams Summer. Shining sun, tanned skin and beach waves. Was the perfect day to catch some common carp

An incredible Fall day catching and releasing Carp. Yes, you read that right. This past fall I was out catching tons of monster carp and released them all. Having them bite your line and the fight they put up, gives you such an adrenaline rush. Everyone should give it a try!

The Carp before the storm. Relaxing on the beach, catching these monsters is a Summers treat! One I can't wait for!

Fishing for walleye, and this big girl decided to come for a visit, 6lb test and a 1/16th oz jig, but the stars aligned and I got this 44” beauty in for a few quick pictures and back she went!

Boat Launch

Map of The Day: June 22, 2016

Lake of the Prairies is a large, long lake situated in both Saskatchewan and Manitoba. Originally, the lake was created as a water storage lake to manage the risk of flooding elsewhere. A great fishery has been an added bonus. Lake of the Prairies supports a high quality walleye fishery. In fact, Lake of the Prairies is now considered the second largest fishery in Manitoba, and one of the best walleye fisheries in Canada. Along with boat fishing, there are options for shore fishing as well. Calvin Daniels, from Yorkton This Week, says that many of the shore fishing options are located at lodges and resorts, though he has had some success fishing from the Roblin Bridge. Both the ice fishery and the open water season are very popular, and there are two annual derbies on the lake. During the summer, take advantage of the Russell Lions Prairie Classic, June 11 and 12, 2016. In the winter, the Assessippi Parkland Tourism puts on an ice fishing derby each February. Ice fishing for perch is very popular among experts and beginners alike. Perch can be caught in fairly shallow water with simple jigging techniques.Sometimes, the bigger perch will be down deeper, but not always. Perch tend to school, so that where you catch one, you are likely to catch others. They love minnows, shrimp and night crawlers. Minnows work best in cooler water, and night crawlers in warmer water. For ice fishing, try to set up over or near underwater structure such as rocks or weedy areas. Lake of the Prairies has plenty of that, and ice fishing for perch should make for a day of good action. Carp are also present in Lake of the Prairies, though they tend to feed less in the winter, which can be challenging for ice anglers. If carp are what you’re after, try fishing in warmer water. Typically, they will be more active in warm water. Much like bass, they can be easier to catch when the water is warm. Rock bass can be an underrated fishery. While they aren’t huge, rock bass can be fun to catch, and they will often bite when other species won’t. This can make them a terrific fish for kids to catch. They tend to go after things that are flashy and active, and you may find that you catch rock bass when you’re going after pike, and vice versa. Of course, the big draw in Lake of the Prairies is walleye. There are several species of fish in Lake of the Prairies, walleye being the most popular. John Boyd, from For Your Walleyes Only, says that how you fish Lake of the Prairies will change depending on several factors. “How and what to use depends on the time of year and weather conditions,” he advises. If it’s windy, while it may not be ideal conditions for anglers, it’s perfect for walleye. They’re far more active in wavy water, and in anything murky. They’re very sensitive to light, and wind, sediment and low light conditions are easier for them to manage. Boyd says that on windy days, bottom bouncers and spinners with leeches or night crawlers are good. That’s not to say that walleye can’t be caught on calm days. “On a calm day, trolling using Rapellas can be an option,” Boyd suggests. “I prefer vertical jigging using 1/8 oz chartreuse, orange, green or pink jigs with frozen minnows, leeches or crawlers.” Boyd notes that underwater factors are important, too. “Structure plays a key role, and at Lake of the Prairies you have some great options.” Boyd has a few favourite spots for setting up for the day. He suggests that the Roblin Bridge is a good spot from May to June, but warns anglers to be careful of snags under the bridge. “The hydro lines south of the bridge have been known to be a good spot from May to July,” he adds. Boyd also likes a spot down the lake towards Pyotts, which he says fishes well in July and August. Also, north, by Togo Bridge, seems to be good from May to the end of June, he says. While walleye are the most popular target, they are by no means the only fish here. Boyd notes that there are also perch, pike, rock bass, red fin suckers and carp in the lake. LAKE ACCESS From Yorkton, take Hwy 10 east towards the Manitoba border, about 63 km. Turn right onto Manitoba Hwy 482, and follow this road for another 5 km. Turn left, another 3.7 km to the lake. Of course, there are several access points to the lake, and several options for boat launches and accommodations. There are parks, lodges and fishing guides in the area, both in Saskatchewan and Manitoba. John Boyd is one such guide. He operates For Your Walleyes Only, offering all-inclusive full and half day trips. All bait and tackle, as well as shore lunch, are included. Boyd can be reached at foryourwalleyesonly.com, and by email at [email protected].