Brent, My son and I had a great time at Shoal Lake.We went mainly for Pike fishing.Has been my favorite place in Canada so far.Will go back.I caught my biggest pike there at 38"-18lbs.Most of the pike averaged around 32"x34".
There was a few in the low 40"'s caught while we were there. I would like to find a good pike lake that is closer to home.We went to the French River 2 years ago and all the pike were small.I have seen some flyins that have some good pike fishing (average 40 + ) but man are they expensive.Do you mainly fish for Musky? Have you ever fished Little Vermilion in Ontario ? I hear there is good bass,musky and pike fishing there (www.firesidelodge.com).Let me know if you know of any.

Take care,
Todd