Lac Seul – Ear Falls

About this water

One of the largest lakes in Ontario and one of the most productive walleye factories in the province.

Enormous reservoir with stained water. Flooded timber and rocky reefs. Water levels managed by dam.

FMZ 4 regulations — Northwest Ontario — Red Lake & Sioux Lookout

A 60,440 km² zone in northwest Ontario. Bordered to the west by Woodland Caribou Provincial Park and the Manitoba border, to the east by Brightsand River and Wabakimi provincial parks, to the north by the Berens and Cat River systems, and to the south by Highway 17 and the Canadian National Railway line.

• Walleye: open all year on most waters; limits vary (S-4/C-2) with slot protections.
• Muskie: fourth Saturday in June to Dec 15; minimum size 137 cm (54 in), S-1/C-0.
• Northern pike: open all year; check regs for pike sanctuaries.

Zone check: FMZ 4 confirmed from this water's coordinates against the official Ontario zone boundaries (reviewed 2026-08-12).

Summary only — always confirm current seasons and limits on the Ontario MNRF FMZ 4 page before your trip.

Seasonal availability

Open-season windows for the species found at Lac Seul – Ear Falls, taken from the FMZ 4 regulation summary. Green months are within a published open season — they are not a prediction of how well fish will bite.

No FMZ 4 season line published in our summary for: Perch, Whitefish. Check the official page before keeping these species.

Summary only, and seasons change annually. Confirm dates on the Ontario MNRF FMZ 4 page before your trip.

Fishing tips

• Structure-heavy lakes reward map study — look for mid-lake humps and saddle areas.
• Trophy muskie is the calling card; commit to figure-8s and heavy 100 lb+ leaders.
• Stained water means bright colours work best. Chartreuse and orange jig heads are go-to. Fish near flooded timber — walleye use it as cover. Keep your hooks sharp in the rocky structure.
• Access: Public launch at Ear Falls with free parking. Multiple lodge-based launches throughout the lake.

Gear setup

Setup:

Medium spinning for walleye; medium-heavy for pike in timber

Rod:

7' medium spinning; 7'6" medium-heavy for pike

Reel:

Size 2500–3000 spinning

Line:

10 lb braid; 8 lb fluorocarbon leader

Best bait:

Minnows, Leeches, Worms

Best lures:

Jig & minnow (orange/chartreuse), Worm harness, Spinnerbait (pike), Twister tail grub