The ice fishing season came to a close on Monday on Dauphin Lake.
Dozens of people were out on the lake looking for one final haul. Local guide and seasoned fisherman Rod Carberry called it a fantastic winter season.
"The increase measurement on slot limits from 45 to 48 cms had a very positive result in bringing some meat home," said Carberry. "Guys were catching good keepers, and the ratio from not legal to legal fish was good. I would say it was a fantastic year."
The Dauphin Lake Walleye Dash was a marquee event hosted this year. It was a partnership between Rod and the Kin Club of Dauphin.
"It went great. We set a capacity at 200 tickets and feel like that's a number we want to stick with moving forward," said Carberry. "We had 68 entries and plenty of good, positive feedback. 40 fish were caught; it was very impressive."
Now that ice fishing is in the books on Dauphin Lake until next winter, it's time to prepare for summer fishing. Whether you're a seasoned pro or have never fished in the past, Rod says Dauphin Lake is a gem waiting for you.
"Dauphin Lake is pretty under-estimated in the summer; it has plenty of tributaries that flow into it," ended Carberry. "The spring river fishing is always great. In the summer, with it being a big basin, the fish are spread out, and there are a lot of them."
Your next fishing trip is waiting for you on Dauphin Lake.
