Dale,

Glad you caught a bunch. I want to paint a picture of this lake for those who have not fished it. The fishing is usually very good, in fact before I bought the club I felt this lake maybe the best kept secret in the entire club. Please note that this lake is difficult to fish and after mid April it is so choked out with coontail moss that it is not something most anglers would not enjoy. Moreover, the lake is difficult to launch any type a boat other than a kayak or float tube. About 50% of the lake has silted in with cattails. I don’t want to discourage you from fishing here, but please understand the circumstances. We tell people you really have to want to fish here as conditions are tough. For some the tough conditions make the reward that much sweeter.

The next 6 weeks will be the best fishing of the year at this place.

you guys are right the hardest part is launching your boat; that said the fishing was always good to great when I fished there in the past. I’m sure I will be there several times in the next few weeks. not sure about the crappie did not know there was population. you can bet I’ll check it out next time. Set The Hook Hard!!! 

I fished Cylmer with another member way back in December of 2003 and we caught a lot of nice sized bass on rattle traps. Of course the boat was a little difficult to launch but it wasn’t too bad and in December the lake had not silted in.

Jim,

Thanks for your 10+ years of being a member! Leonard is a good lake for about 2 months. Get it while you can.