Bonar Lake?

SlimWV · 03-11-2004, 07:04 PM

Has anyone here heard of Bonar Lake in Ontario. Its accessable by air only for Jt Air, and Air Ivanhoe. Were going at the end of june! If you have any info, id love to have it. Thanks

sawbill · 03-11-2004, 09:30 PM

This is obviously a fishing trip? I'm sorry but I'm just not sure where Bonar Lk is but I will tell you that you're going to be in the height of bug season in Ontario. So be prepared for hitting the tail end of black flies, right in the height of mosquitoes, deer flies and maybe friendly flies. Man, I hope you have patience and a ton of fly dope. Other than that, I do wish you the best for your holiday, and welcome to Ontario.

SlimWV · 03-13-2004, 07:06 AM

Bonar Lake is located close to Chapleau. Yes were going fishing again this year. We went earlier in June last year to a lake in Haleybury. The bugs werent to bad last year. We have LOSTS of bug dope, and face nets. Cant wait!

sawbill · 03-13-2004, 05:01 PM

Ok, I have a brother in Chapleau. I'll try to get some information about the lake for you.

BTBowhunter · 03-13-2004, 08:29 PM

fished near Chapleau once at Shenango Lake. The bugs were definitely there! BTW Shenango Lake is a dry hole and the camp there is worse! Lots of good water around there though, just a bad outfitter on that particular lake putting too many on it for too long.

Good luck! Most every Ontario fishing trip I've made (and I go every year) has been a great time! I'll be on Mistinikon Lake near Matachewan in mid June.... cant wait!!!!

SlimWV · 03-14-2004, 03:14 PM

Thanks Guys. I love to have any info that you cant get. We went last year, the bugs werent that bad, but the fishing wasnt that great. Hopefully this year the fishing will be great. I dont figure it will be an over fished lake since there are only 2 cabins on it.

BTBowhunter · 03-14-2004, 04:23 PM

Slim, if you are not committed, I can recommend a great place about the same distance from home. Been going there for 15 years and I go back every year. The Walleye fishing is very good and the smallmouth fishing is just short of phenomenal. There are definitely more than 2 cabins on the lake but it is not overpressured by any means.

SlimWV · 03-14-2004, 05:50 PM

We are already commited to this lake, weve allready sent our deposit in. But my crew goes every year, and we love that area of canada. Is it fly in or boat in? I love to have info on that one too. Thanks

BTBowhunter · 03-15-2004, 03:57 PM

It's a boat in. We take our own boats and drive right to a launch ramp that isnt the greatest but I get my 15 footer in OK.
Keep me posted on how you do and if you want to change for next year I'll be happy to give you the info.

SlimWV · 03-15-2004, 06:37 PM

Ill post a write up when we get back in June. Ill ask you for that info when we get back if we dont keep this lake. Thanks. If anyone else has info about this lake id love to have it! Thanks again