Hara and Burnett Lakes are remote, lightly-fished far-north camp water — pike in the weedy bays, lake trout over the structure, grayling in the connected water, and walleye through the system. Untouched Shield wilderness for the angler who wants big fish without a crowd. Streamers for the pike and lakers, dries for the grayling.
Season closed
Trout season closed — opens 25 May
Northern zone. Pike, lake trout and grayling under limits; fly-in camp access. Verify the 2026–27 SK Anglers Guide.
Summer pike — dawn and dusk topwater
Useful ripple, fishable wave. Worth a session if the wind holds.
Pike are ambush-feeding from weed cover. Fry and small perch concentrate in the warm shallows, drawing pike in during low-light periods. Mid-day pike retreat to deeper weed channels.
56% confidence in this read
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Conditions on the water
Trends shown where the gauge supports them
Wind
N 27 km/h
Moderate breeze
Wave
60 cm wave
Water temp
—
No reading
Air temp
7°C
Cloud
Clear
Pressure
1017 hPa
Rain · 24h
0.0 mm
No rain
Some readings unavailable — check directly before fishing.
How to fish · for pike
The brief
When · where · method · kit
How to fish it · for pike
When
Pike are ambush-feeding from weed cover. Fry and small perch concentrate in the warm shallows, drawing pike in during low-light periods. Mid-day pike retreat to deeper weed channels.
Where
Summer pike on the fly. Fish early (first light) and late (last hour) when pike push shallow to feed. Topwater is king — poppers and gurglers over weed beds. Mid-day fish hold deep in weed channels. Take a break during the heat of the day. Use a 9-10wt rod with a stiff butt for turning big fish away from weed.
Today's tactical plan
The plan
Plan A · Plan B · what to watch · bank or boat
The plan
Plan A
Summer pike on the fly. Fish early (first light) and late (last hour) when pike push shallow to feed. Topwater is king — poppers and gurglers over weed beds. Mid-day fish hold deep in weed channels. Take a break during the heat of the day. Use a 9-10wt rod with a stiff butt for turning big fish away from weed.
Plan B
If the main plan is not working, switch to a smaller, more imitative pattern fished slower and deeper. A change of drift angle can also make a difference.
Watch for
Evening tends to be the best period in summer — stay late if you can for a sedge or spinner fall.
Boat — at anchor
Windy conditions suit anchoring in productive areas rather than open-water drifting.
Hatches & runs
What's on, when
Twelve months at a glance
Through the year
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Black MidgeHatch
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Flying AntsHatch
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Gray DrakeHatch
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CallibaetisHatch
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Numbers are intensity 0 (none) to 3 (peak) — a guide, not a guarantee.
Today's fly · curated pack
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5 patterns from this venue's curated pack
Evidence
Why today scores what it does
The factors driving today's verdict
Why this score
- Wind conditions (windy) are not ideal for this water.
About this water · Lough note · 4 min read
Hara & Burnett Lakes · profile
Who this water suits
Strengths · watch-outs · best for
About this water
Hara & Burnett Lakes, on the water
Field guide · contributor-editedHara & Burnett Lakes · about
What this water is
Background · character · contributors
About this water
Hara and Burnett Lakes are remote, lightly-fished far-north camp water — pike in the weedy bays, lake trout over the structure, grayling in the connected water, and walleye through the system. Untouched Shield wilderness for the angler who wants big fish without a crowd. Streamers for the pike and lakers, dries for the grayling.
Under the surface
The Hara and Burnett Lakes area is a remote, lightly pressured far-north fly-in camp fishery offering northern pike, walleye, lake trout and Arctic grayling. Classic untouched Shield water — weedy pike bays, rocky laker structure and connected grayling water — the kind of low-traffic wilderness destination that suits a Rise Daisy remote-profile entry.
Wading: Remote fly in wilderness, weather — a boat/camp fishery
- Lake
- Granite
- Stillwater
- Shoal
Hara & Burnett Lakes · directions
How to get to the water
Directions
Hara & Burnett Lakes · zones
Where the rules change
Seasons · zones · per-species rules
Seasons & zones
- Trout25 May → 31 March
Hara & Burnett Lakes · permits
Good to know
Permits & access
Permit required — see local rules.
- Northern zone; limits
- Verify the 2026–27 SK Anglers Guide.
Hara & Burnett Lakes · learn
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Hara and Burnett Lakes are remote, lightly-fished far-north camp water — pike in the weedy bays, lake trout over the structure, grayling in the connected water, and walleye through the system.
Species
Season closed
Trout season closed — opens 25 May
Northern zone. Pike, lake trout and grayling under limits; fly-in camp access. Verify the 2026–27 SK Anglers Guide.
Summer pike — dawn and dusk topwater
Useful ripple, fishable wave. Worth a session if the wind holds.
Pike are ambush-feeding from weed cover. Fry and small perch concentrate in the warm shallows, drawing pike in during low-light periods. Mid-day pike retreat to deeper weed channels.
56% confidence in this read
Conditions
Wind
N 27 km/h
Moderate breeze
Wave
60 cm wave
Water temp
—
No reading
Air temp
7°C
Cloud
Clear
Pressure
1017 hPa
Rain · 24h
0.0 mm
No rain
Some readings unavailable — check directly before fishing.
Condition match
38%
Cloud25%
Wind30%
Temp60%
Conditions are away from this venue's sweet spot — it usually fishes best in ripple wind with cloud skies.
How to fish it · for pike
When
Pike are ambush-feeding from weed cover. Fry and small perch concentrate in the warm shallows, drawing pike in during low-light periods. Mid-day pike retreat to deeper weed channels.
Where
Summer pike on the fly. Fish early (first light) and late (last hour) when pike push shallow to feed. Topwater is king — poppers and gurglers over weed beds. Mid-day fish hold deep in weed channels. Take a break during the heat of the day. Use a 9-10wt rod with a stiff butt for turning big fish away from weed.
The plan
Plan A
Summer pike on the fly. Fish early (first light) and late (last hour) when pike push shallow to feed. Topwater is king — poppers and gurglers over weed beds. Mid-day fish hold deep in weed channels. Take a break during the heat of the day. Use a 9-10wt rod with a stiff butt for turning big fish away from weed.
Plan B
If the main plan is not working, switch to a smaller, more imitative pattern fished slower and deeper. A change of drift angle can also make a difference.
Watch for
Evening tends to be the best period in summer — stay late if you can for a sedge or spinner fall.
Boat — at anchor
Windy conditions suit anchoring in productive areas rather than open-water drifting.
Why this score
- Wind conditions (windy) are not ideal for this water.
Through the year
0–3 scale · June highlighted
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Trout seasonSeason
2
2
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Black MidgeHatch
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
Flying AntsHatch
1
1
Gray DrakeHatch
1
1
CallibaetisHatch
1
2
2
2
1
Numbers are intensity 0 (none) to 3 (peak) — a guide, not a guarantee.
Permits & access
Permit required — see local rules.
- Northern zone; limits
- Verify the 2026–27 SK Anglers Guide.
Directions
About this water
Hara and Burnett Lakes are remote, lightly-fished far-north camp water — pike in the weedy bays, lake trout over the structure, grayling in the connected water, and walleye through the system. Untouched Shield wilderness for the angler who wants big fish without a crowd. Streamers for the pike and lakers, dries for the grayling.
Under the surface
The Hara and Burnett Lakes area is a remote, lightly pressured far-north fly-in camp fishery offering northern pike, walleye, lake trout and Arctic grayling. Classic untouched Shield water — weedy pike bays, rocky laker structure and connected grayling water — the kind of low-traffic wilderness destination that suits a Rise Daisy remote-profile entry.
Wading: Remote fly in wilderness, weather — a boat/camp fishery
- Lake
- Granite
- Stillwater
- Shoal
Seasons & zones
- Trout25 May → 31 March
About this water · Lough note · 4 min read
Hara and Burnett Lakes are remote, lightly-fished far-north camp water — pike in the weedy bays, lake trout over the structure, grayling in the connected water, and walleye through the system. Untouched Shield wilderness for the angler who wants big fish without a crowd. Streamers for the pike and lakers, dries for the grayling.
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