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ntario presents anglers with an almost overwhelming array of more than 400,000 lakes and waterways. The province’s northeastern region is a prominent part of that variety, its Canadian Shield lakes and cooler climate famous for metre-long, trophy-sized lake trout, northern pike and walleye as well as smallmouth and largemouth bass, muskie and whitefish.

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Northeast and Algoma Region Key Map fish and several trout species supply angling memories. Algonquin Provincial Park offers superb brook and lake trout fishing. Air charters offer fly-in fishing packages with hundreds of destinations, trophy lakes among them, from which to choose.

In wintertime, ice anglers from far and wide are drawn to North Bay and Lake Nipissing in pursuit of Huge lake trout, monster pike and walleye, perch and whitefish. You record-class brook trout abound in can rent an ice bungalow to bring a the James Bay frontier. In Algoma little comfort to the experience. country, walleye, pike, bass, pan Fly fish in Depot Lake for bass on NORTHEAST & ALGOMA REGION FISHING 2016 Publisher Sean Simmons Production: Kathy Buhler, Jamie Svendsen, Alison Warner Contributors: Brad Beaucage, Jason Hooper, Tammy Laflamme, Charlie McDonald, Jim Masters, Ashley Rae, Brian Ramakko, Daniel Soares, Gary Skrzek, Al Tourneau Advertising sales, printing and distribution managed by Glacier Media Inc. Northeast and Algoma Fishing 2016 is part of The Angler’s Atlas and is owned by Goldstream Publishing Inc. Suite 210 500 Victoria St. Prince George, BC, V2L 2J9 (250) 596-6277 mail@anglersatlas.com

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warm summer evenings. Or spend a Saturday morning trolling around Ramsey Lake, and still be home for lunch. The waters around Sudbury are accessible and still offer great fishing.

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We hope you’re inspired to get out and explore, fish and take advantage of everything the region offers. As always, further maps and information are available at www. anglersatlas.com, or download our new app, free for iOS and Android!

The more adventurous Batchawana Bay is sideby-side with the pristine Big Basswood Lake in the Sault St. Marie area, while North Bay lakes are getting into muskie waters.

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angstone Lake, part of the Temagami River watershed southeast of Lake Temagami, is a popular spot for walleye, bass and pike despite its relatively remote location. Long and narrow, the lake consists of two arms connected by a short narrows. Lake structure — a variety of rock formations, shoals, islands and drop-offs — provides productive fish habitat. A series of eight creeks feeding the lake also support this productivity. These streams attract pike and walleye, particularly in the spring. The lake has a maximum depth of 20 metres.

The Angler’s Atlas page for Hangstone Lake has several map markers. Angler’s Atlas member wiggler has noted that there is a good trolling spot right around the island on the north end.

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Surface Area • 338 Hectares (836 Acres)

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rom North Bay, take the Trans Canada Hwy north. Turn left onto Tonomo Lake Rd. There are several different backroads that connect here, so good, solid directions and maps are essential.

Maximum Depth • 18 metres (59 feet) Elevation (ASL) • 282 metres (925 feet) Survey Date • June 1975 Contour Units • Feet

The nearby town of Temagami is located on Hwy. 11, about a 4.5-hour drive from Toronto. Hangstone Lake is located in Fisheries Management Zone 11.

Wiggler also notes that the south end of the lake has a small beach -type of area that is decent for a boat launch. He warns boaters to be very careful going through the narrow channel.

Take a look at the Angler’s Atlas page for Hangstone Lake at: anglersatlas.com/lake/116464. Members can post fishing tips, photos, videos, and of course,

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303 Airport Road, North Bay, 705.476.0005 92 Second Line West, Sault Ste. Marie, 705.575.6265 1 - 2300 Maley Drive, Garson, 705.566.3519 1005 Algonquin Blvd. East, Timmins, 705.267.2186 6243 Highway 540, M’Chigeeng F.N., 705.377.5359

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s far as fishing spots go, Batchawana Bay has a little bit of everything, from bass and pike in the shallows, to lake trout in the deeper sections.

Jim Masters, from Canadian Tire in Sault Ste. Marie, says that the water depth in the bay drops off fairly quickly, This is one of the reasons why it is so good for lake trout, as they prefer to be in fair-

ly deep water. You can get to the trout without having to go too far out, he says. Still, spring is the best time to go after the lake trout, when they come in closer to shore. Lots of feeder streams are also excellent locations for trout and salmon, and provide good spawning habitat. Masters notes that these are good places for pickerel, as well. “Go up

the river,” he suggests, because, “there is great fishing for pickerel, bass and pike.” He notes that if the water level is up, the river can be a little rough, but if levels are normal, a canoe is sufficient for getting around.

One of Masters’ go-to lures for river fishing are gum-drop floaters with minnows or worms. In rivers, particularly, Masters suggests anchoring above the pools and casting out. Use bottom bouncers, he says, b e -

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cause you’re sure to get into the weeds, and this will help keep you from snagging.

The fishery in Batchawana Bay is active all year-round, and Masters says that the perch fishery is particularly good for ice fishing. There are several places in town where you can rent the use of an ice hut, and Masters says it’s common to see the bay dotted with huts all winter long. LAKE ACCESS

here are several access points and boat launches around Batchawana Bay. The community and Batchawana Provincial Park are on the western side of the bay.

A public boat launch is located east of Batchawana Provincial Park near the mouth of the Batchawana River.

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ig Basswood Lake is very large, very deep, and produces very big fish.

Al Tourneau, from Maitland Ford, says that, “Big Basswood Lake is a pristine, crystal-clear lake like Lake Superior. You can see really far down, as far as 20 or 30 feet in a lot of places.”

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“At o n e time, people used to plant smelts in the lake as baitfish for the lake trout,” Tourneau notes.

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As mentioned, lake trout are a slow-growing species, and the deep, cool waters of Big Basswood Lake suit them perfectly. They prey on whitefish, and the large population of whitefish also helps them to Tourneau prefers to target the thrive in Big Basswood Lake. whitefish rather than the lake trout, which are a slow-growing Swedish Pimples work for LAKE ACCESS whitefish in both the open water species. rom Sault Ste Marie, foland the ice fishing seasons. Ice “People use Swedish Pimples, low the Trans Canada Hwy fishing is big here, which makes and sometimes Cleos,” he says. (Hwy 17) east. The highway Big Basswood Lake a perfect “You can use smelts,” he adds, goes right past the lake. year-round fishing spot. “but then you’re going after the lake trout.” Tourneau says that there are whitefish and lake trout in Big Basswood Lake. The fishing season opens on the third Saturday in April, and there is a limit of 25 whitefish.

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QUICK FACTS Surface Area • 2,707 Hectares (6,688 Acres) Maximum Depth • 73 metres (240 feet) Elevation (ASL) • 211 metres (691 feet) Survey Date • June 6 1966 Contour Units • Feet

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French River T

he French River, part of a historic canoe route, flows west from Lake Nipissing to Georgian Bay, representing the dividing line between south and north Ontario. The river is a haven for monster muskie and trophy walleye fishing. Long a destination for Ontario anglers, the French River is a wide and slowrunning river with few rapids.

walleye streams. The French River is a fishing enclave, with more than 50 lodges and marinas along its length.

Bass, perch, sunfish and crappie are caught in the many shoals along the river. Popular spots include Hartley Bay, Crombie Bay Walleye season opens in the and the river’s delta. third week of May with a limit of Muskie, sturgeon and northern one fish greater than 34 inches. pike are also part of the French The season peaks in late Sep- River angling tradition in sumtember, when full-sized pickerel mer and fall. In late spring and migrate upstream from Georgian summer, the bass fishery picks Bay and the river offers a vast up, smallmouth and largemouth The French River is famous as series of hot spots. Try tolling averaging 5-6 lbs. a trophy walleye river — and a minnow plug before the water rated as one of the country’s top warms up.

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French River

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French River Provincial Park is set along this 120-km stretch of lakes, rapids and waterfalls. No reservations are needed for camping. You can fish along the shore or use the boat launch at Hartley Bay Marina. 1 - Crombie Bay

Located in French River Provincial Park. It’s a good spot for pike and walleye fishing. There is a campsite in the bay that is used by people travelling the river via canoe. 2 - French River Lodge

ley Bay Road). Professional local guides will lead you to the fishing on this section of the French River. Lodge is on an island near the convergence of the French and Pickerel Rivers. 3 - Bear’s Den Lodge

6 - Dry Pine Bay & Loons Landing

Road accessable via marina (pay) at Loons Landing on Hass Rd. Loons Landing also has boats, camping and cottages.

Located within French River Provincial park, between Bearsden Bay and Hartley Bay. No road access. Accomodations include meal plans, access to boats, guided trips to local hotspots.

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Pick up point (must call to confirm your arrival) is located at Hartley Bay Marina (15 km on the Hart-

9 - Riverview Marina & Lunge Lodge

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Pick up location for French River lodge guests. Hartley bay has been noted on various fishing forums for being a hotspot for Walleye. 5 - Recolet Falls

Accessable via Recolett Falls Trail which is located southwest of the bridge (Hwy 97) over the French River (see signs for Historic Sight/French River). Excellent fishing within close distance of parking.

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7 - Cross Island

Boat access only, located on the upper French river. A good fishing location.

8 - Wolseley Bay & Bryer Lodge Located on Wolseley bay. Road access via 528A. Boat, guides, and cottage rentals available.

Seaplane or water taxi Access from Riverview Marina (road accessable via Dokis Reserve Rd. Outstanding fishing, kayaking, canoeing. French River is located along Hwy. 400 (Hwy. 69) between Sudbury and Parry Sound, about a 3.5-hour drive from Toronto.

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Fairbank Lake

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These same shallow areas are also marked as hot spots on the Angler’s Atlas website. They can be perfect spots for bass, though they may be challenging to access.

The Fairbank Lake page can be found at anglersatlas.com/ lake/102217.

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airbank Lake, often referred to as Fairbanks Lake, as clear as the subterranean springs that feed it, is a popular spot for anglers going after smallmouth bass and lake trout. The fish are generally on the small side in the 2- to 3-lb. range. Other sport fish species found in this lake include yellow perch, whitefish, northern pike and walleye, although the walleye fishing has declined in recent years.

Submerged logs dot the lake’s 30 km of shoreline, helping to provide LAKE ACCESS shade habitat for fish. This helps airbank Lake is located west to explain why Fairbank is so of Sudbury next to Fairbank productive for a wide diversity of Lake Provincial Park. From species. Sudbury, take either Hwy 17 or There are also several spots where 55 to Crean Hill Road, and then to boaters need to be careful. The Fairbank E. Rd. entrance to the bay in the north- Public boat launches and dock west is shallow. As well, parts can be found at the park. Fairbank along the island on the east side Lake Resort is open year round. are slow going, too.

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Five Mile Lake S

pring, summer and early fall, anglers are fishing for goodsized walleye in Five Mile Lake, a shallow lake about 10 km long, 40 km south of Chapleau.

All those walleye help to sustain a healthy pike fishery, too, though they’re generally small. Five Mile has plenty of offshore habitat such as shoals and dense weed beds favoured by pike. Pike are also a popular sport fish in backcountry lakes. They’re feisty and ready to take just about anything, but a spoon or a minnow under a jig head is often effective.

Smallmouth bass, known as the No. 1 fighting fish in northern Ontario, are caught in abundance in Five Mile Lake. Boat rentals and cottages are available at Five Mile Lake Lodge. Walleye are plentiful in Five Mile Lake. The website for Five Mile Lake Lodge has several fishing tips for the walleye in the lake. Jigging is a standard method for catching walleye,

and they suggest that pink, white LAKE ACCESS or chartreuse jig heads, tipped rom Chapleau, Five Mile with minnows or leeches are Lake is about 42 km south good combinations. along Hwy 129. Wenebegon When the walleye are feed- River Provincial Park edges the ing closer to shore, such as in lake along its northeastern shore. the spring, use a slow retrieve There are no facilities in the with brighter colours. Another park. It is a wilderness park, and good walleye combination is a visitors should be prepared for Go-Getter with a worm or leech. this.

Nearby Goldie Lake is even more productive due to its Five geological structure and Mile Lake islands. Goldie Lake is also Lodge is located just off the highway, and offers known for its lake trout, averaging in the four to 12-lb. range full amenities. Take a look at but with rumours of giants lurk- their website, at fivemilelake. ing in the depths. Try a pike lure com/index.htm. in the spring or fall when they feed along the shoreline. Being cold water fish, lake trout go © The Angler’s deep in midsummer and prove Atlas more of a challenge. Brook trout of two to four lbs. are caught in local feeder streams.

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owganda Lake has long been known as a productive lake, its name an Ojibway word meaning “place of large pickerel.”

One of the largest lakes in the area, Gowganda is Z-shaped and features 60 km of shoreline. The lake’s bottom structure — consisting of several basins with an average depth of nine metres — makes the lake productive for a variety of species, including walleye, pike, perch, lake trout, bass and, to a lesser degree, whitefish. A rocky shoreline, shoals, drop-offs, weed beds and submerged islands also favour Gowganda a great angling destination.

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owganda Lake is located along Hwy. 560 west of Elk Lake adjacent to the small village of Gowganda, which lies at the northeast end of Montreal River, a great stream the lake. to fish for the pike and bass that Gowganda Lake lurk amid submerged logs, feeds Lodge offers full service into the lake from the southeast. amenities from boats to a You can catch walleye and pike general store. Check out their early in the season here. Bass website at gowgandalakeseason begins as soon as the ice lodge.com for more inforis gone. mation. They are open yearAccording to reports on The round, and offer fishing packAngler’s Atlas, there is a hot ages, as well as hunting and spot for walleye in the lower trail riding. curve of the lake. Check out all the map markers and add

QUICK FACTS Surface Area • 1,046 Hectares (2,585 Acres) Maximum Depth • 45 metres (148 feet) Elevation (ASL) • 454 metres (1,488 feet) Survey Date • May 1973 Contour Units • Feet © The Angler’s Atlas

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Early mornings are said to be most productive for northern pike. Pike tend to lie in wait for their prey, lurking amid cover of weeds. They are known to be indiscriminate feeders, and will strike at a variety of lures. Try casting towards the shallows and retrieve with a slight j e r k i n g motion.

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The lake trout are abundant but they go deep during the warmer months. Spring and fall are ideal fishing times for lake trout. Green and silver, or blue and silver, can be worthwhile colour combinations to try.

From Sudbury, follow Regional Road 35 to Hwy. 144 and continue north.

Surrounding lakes to the north of Halfway are often fished as well for smallmouth bass of 2-3 lbs.

The lake is a pretty spot, though a tornado and forest fire several years ago caused some forest damage.

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rom the South, take Hwy. 400 then Hwy. 69 north to Sudbury. Hwy. 17 is an alternative route from the east or west.

Halfway Lake Provincial Park offers fully serviced camping, showers and a well-stocked store. There are designated swimming areas and lots of wildlife to experience. Backcountry camping is rated as outstanding and draws a lot of canoeists.

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Ivanhoe Lake I

vanhoe Lake, 45 km west of Chapleau in Algoma County, contains trophy-sized pike, walleye and jumbo perch along with abundant lake whitefish. Although situated in the Canadian Shield, Ivanhoe is distinct from most shield lakes in that it has a sandy bottom along with a rocky structure. This makes it a good lake for walleye, which range from two to six lbs. Fish up to 10 lbs. are caught and released, reports Red Pine Lodge. Try a deepdiving minnow crank bait, trolled in the middle of t h e

lake, about 25 feet down, or drift fish with a jig head and leech.

Ivanhoe is full of whitefish, which lurk in the deeper north end of the lake in the summer months. Pike feed on schools of whitefish in deeper areas of the lake.

Ivanhoe Provincial Park, which provides a boat launch and campground with 120 sites, borders part of the lake. The lake is fed on its south end by the Ivanhoe River, which offers good fishing for pike and walleye as well as whitefish. Many of the outlying kettle lakes are stocked with brook trout, but Ivanhoe is too warm for trout. LAKE ACCESS

ake Hwy. 101 for 105 km southwest of Timmins before turning south and driving 5 km to the lake. There is camping, showers, a day-use area, laundry, park store, boat launch and a visitor centre.

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Kesagami Lake I

t’s no exaggeration to describe Kesagami Lake as a northern pike hot spot, Ontario’s premier trophy pike lake. This large and remote lake lies entirely within Kesagami Provincial Park in the remote James Bay lowlands north of Cochrane, Ont.

The lake is accessible only by float plane and is within a few hundred kilometres of the Arctic Circle.

As Charlie McDonald, manager of Kesagami Wilderness Lodge notes, the lake holds the Canadian record for largest caught and released pike, a record that has been broken unofficially several times since it was set 20 years ago. The largest pike on record is 54 inches and lots have been caught bigger than 50 inches.

McDonald also notes that the fishing season is short, just over 8 weeks long, so anglers should get there while they can.

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LAKE ACCESS Part of the reason for this is the esagami Lake is a fly-in catch and release policy, and lake. Kesagami Wilderness the single, barbless hook policy. Lodge is the only camp on the While not regulations, per se, lake, and has been featured in these things help to retain the many outdoor magazines. See larger fish. kesagami.com for information. Walleye fishing can be equally rewarding. McDonald reports that anglers can sometimes catch more than 100 fish a day. One © The Angler’s Atlas pair set a daily record of more than 400 fish in 2010.

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La Cloche Lake

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here is lots of lake and wilderness to enjoy at La Cloche, set in the La Cloche Range, some of the oldest mountains in the world. The mountain range forms the lake, separating it from the North Channel of Georgian Bay on Lake Huron, and the minerals enrich the cool, clear water for fish.

regulations beforehand. The La Cloche Lake recreational walleye fishery was closed in 2000 by the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources LAKE ACCESS and a moratorium on gill netrom the town of Massey, turn ting, imposed by the Sagamok south at the traffic light. Turn First Nation, has been in place Much of the shoreline remains left at the second street, River since 1997. wilderness within a provincial Road and Cross the Spanish member park with the exception of a few Angler’s Atlas River Bridge. Turn left onto Lee cottages and La Cloche Lake hazmat247 notes that the fish- Valley Road. Turn right on the ing is good for pike and bass. See Camp. first road, LaCloche Lake Road. Anglers generally fish for north- the report and add your own at Take every right-turn except ern pike, largemouth and small- anglersatlas.com/lake/102300. Maahs Rd. and Steinke Rd. mouth bass and panfish. In addiApproximately 10 km from tion, walleye have been recently Massey, the road turns and leads restocked and lake trout were to the lake. introduced. Be sure to check the

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Low Water Lake

ow Water Lake is long, narrow, and relatively shallow. Bass, pickerel and pike are plentiful here.

Low Water Lake has several islands. That, and its varied shoreline, make for good fish habitat. Pike are generally fond of shallower water, as are bass. In the spring and summer, pickerel are more likely to be found closer to shore as well. Tammy Laflamme, from Driving Forward, is an avid angler. She has spent many weekends at Low Water Lake and knows it well. “From the boat launch, you have to go through two small channels to get to the better fishing,” she notes. “There is a small island after the second channel, with a rock bed around it. There’s lots of great pickerel in this rock bed.”

Further down, Laflamme says that you’ll be more likely to find pike and bass. There’s also a good little beach just off on the left shore, which is perfect for a picnic. Laflamme suggests that anglers try grubs, worms and leeches as

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o get to Low Water Lake, head north from Sudbury along Hwy 144. The lake is just off the highway, about ten minutes past Halfway Lake Provincial Park. There is a good boat launch, and beach areas with shore fishing opportunities available. The boat launch is located right off the highway, so is easily accessible.

The only camping available in the area is at Halfway Lake Provincial Park. There are campgrounds, beach and day-use areas, along with a visitor centre and several trails. Along with hiking trails in the park (which vary in intensity and difficulty level), the lakes in the area are known for their canoe circuits. Visit the park website for more information at ontarioparks.com/park/halfwaylake.

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ake Manitou, the largest lake on Mantoulin Island in northern Lake Huron at 104 sq. km, has the distinction of being the largest lake in the world on a freshwater island. There are more than 100 lakes on Manitoulin, making it a great destination for anglers. Camp Mary Anne, on Lake Manitou, notes that they h a v e

Trout in the 2- to 6-lb. range are most commonly caught, but lakers can range up to the 20s and 30s.

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f you travel from the mainland, you will reach the Island by crossing the historic railway/ car swing bridge at Little Current. During the summer season, it opens every hour on the hour to allow boat traffic. Once you cross the bridge, follow Highway 540.

You’ll head somewhat southerly on Manitowaning Road towards Provincial Secondary Highway 540 (Meredith Street in Little Current). Turn left from Meredith Street onto Worthington Street and follow Highway 540. Highway 540 leads to Gore Bay, but you will not go that far. You follow Highway 540 westerly a distance of 29.6 km. At the intersection of Provincial Secondary Highway 551, turn left (south) along Highway 551, a distance of 6.8 km. Turn left onto Rockville Road and proceed easterly 2.6 km. At that point, Rockville Road veers to the left and you are at Camp Mary Anne Road. Proceed another .5 km and you will be at Camp Mary Anne.

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the best jumbo perch run in the lake, especially in September and October.

If you’re not there for the perch, you’ll be after the lake trout, which are stocked in the lake, or the bass, which are large.

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Walleye, smallmouth bass, muskellunge and northern pike are the main sport fish species. There are also pickerel, whitefish, yellow perch, burbot and cisco or lake herring to be had. For walleye, try trolling worm harnesses with chartreuse blades. Try the mouth of the French River in the springtime.

productive for walleye and smallmouth bass. Weed beds along the shore are a good spot. South Bay on the southeast side of the lake provides ideal habitat for walleye and muskie early in the season before t h e y

migrate to deeper water. It’s also popular for ice fishing for pike, perch and herring.

Hundreds of huts can be scattered around the lake on a good winter’s day, although there were fewer this past season due to regulation changes. Check the guide before heading out.

Trolling along the shoreline is generally productive. Stocking associations are

engaged in attempts to manage the lake’s walleye population.

Angler’s Atlas members have marked up the map for Lake Nipissing with all sorts of hot spots, boat launches and more.

Callander Bay, near North Bay at the southeastern end of the lake, is

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The western end of the lake is known for its king-sized muskies, averaging in the mid-30 inches but fish up to 50 inches have been caught. Muskie fishing is most popular in

Lake Nipissing top50pike.ca Angler’s Atlas members also note that the middle of the lake, and the southern shore, are all great spots. Ice huts and bungalows are available for ice fishing in the winter.

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summer and fall. Some suggested spots are along the western shores of Cache Bay and South Bay, around Goose Island and Gull Rock.

around the lake. The lake is about 350 km or a three- to four-hour drive from Toronto. There are plenty of lodges, cottages, resorts, guide services and campgrounds that dot the shore.

Smallmouth bass range up to 3-4 lbs. They are caught in Callender Bay, around the Manitou Islands, and on the north shore of West Bay.

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outhwest of Sudbury, Lake Panache (also known as Panage), is deep — up to 60 metres — rocky and cold, all of which make for productive waters for lake trout as well as pike, smallmouth bass, yellow perch and whitefish. Primarily, the lake’s reputation rests with its walleye fishing.

“Most people go for the smallmouth bass. They’re all over the lake. Look for shoals and structure, and they’ll be there. Start at the top of the water, then go deeper and work your way down,” he suggests.

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Walleye were stocked in Lake Panache some time ago, and the fishery has taken off. “Jig

off a shoal, and the lake will surprise you with how productive it is.”

Because Lake Panache is so clear, generally walleye will go deeper. “They have excellent night vision, and they spook easily in the light,” Ramakko notes. “When it’s windy, the water gets mixed “For lake trout, go deeper in the B r i a n summer. Find the deep holes. around, it gets a little murkier, and Ramakko, from Ramakko’s Using a downrigger is a good bait fish go shallower. Walleye Source for Adventure, says that idea, or even a bottom bouncer is will follow the food.” in general, Lake Panache is clear good,” he advises. For this reason, windy days, while water. “Panage is this amazing not great for anglers, can be great body of water, it’s like five lakes The walleye fishery is really inter- for fishing walleye. in one. You can get lost there. It’s esting here, Ramakko says. “For “It all depends on the weather and some reason, the walleye tend to very deep as well,” he notes. hang out in the west end of the conditions,” says Ramakko, “and lake. It’s shallower there, and the you need to vary your technique according to conditions. Figure

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out why the fish are where they are. Look for similar conditions and try to replicate them.” As mentioned, bass are througho u t

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Ramakko says that along with pads. “They are there,” he says, the smallmouth, there are also “and when you find the lily pads, largemouth bass in Lake Panache. start at those spots and work out from there.” Make sure to stop by Ramakko’s Source for Adventure and talk with Brian and the staff. All of the staff are anglers themselves, and are enthusiastic about talking to people. They love to answer questions, and will help out however they can for all of your fishing needs. The store has been locally owned for

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Quirke Lake 15-minute drive north of the these shallow areas as well. town of Elliot Lake. Lake trout are deeper water fish, Quirke Lake has a varied shore- as are brook trout. As the sumline, ranging from rocky out- mer heats up, the trout move crops to weed beds and beaches. to deeper and cooler waters. This shoreline provides ample Walleye will generally head to habitat, and the varying depths cooler water as well, and will of the water are hospitable to tend to be more active during both bass and trout. low light conditions.

In particular, bass prefer to hang in areas that offer them cover, and in the spring, walleye will generally be found in

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“There are so many shoals in Ramsey Lake, that almost anywhere, there are bass. There is a great population of smallmouth bass,” he emphasizes. “You do have to search for them. What they’re after all depends on the season. In the early season, off the shoals, I usually use crankbaits, sometimes body baits. In August, they’re all over, and I use surface baits then, too,” Ramakko suggests. “Cast towards the shore, yes, but also cast away from there. They

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may surprise you when they’re out in the cooler water,” he adds.

“For walleye, people go out really early, and then really late, even at night. There are lots of boats on the lake, and lots of activity, so the walleye for sure tend to come out more at night,” he notes.

“Try jigging minnows. Go to the bottom. Really make sure you’re touching the bottom, and drag it slowly,” says Ramakko.

With pike, he says that they really prefer the weed beds. “They want shallow water in the spring. Go deeper in the summer. Find the structure and go from there.”

“The quality of the pike fishery will surprise you,” he adds. “The pike are healthy, chunky, and they’ve got good colours, especially for a downtown lake.” Ramakko’s Source for Adventure has been in business for 31 years, locally owned. The staff are very knowledgeable, and keen to share. Stop by for all of your fishing needs and great advice. LAKE ACCESS

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Ranger Lake top50pike.ca pickerel. Even the boardwalk right in town is a good fishing spot,” Masters suggests. “Anywhere you go within half an hour of town, you’ll find great fishing.

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Masters is very enthusiastic about the fishing opportunities around Sault Ste. Marie. Close to Ranger Lake, the Garden River also offers excellent fishing. “That river is fly-fishing only, and it’s great for speckled trout,” Masters notes. “Then there’s Heart Lake for splake, and Ottertail Lake for

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an old fire tower. The annual fishing derby, the Red Lake Classic, takes place each summer.

Ranger Lake is great for lake trout and splake. Because the lake is so deep, lake trout are perfectly at home here. Masters suggests that anglers try minnow fishing with a slow troll and a spinner. Lucky Strikes are popular, he says. Use heavier tackle to go deeper, he says. Masters notes that ice fishing on Ranger Lake is really good.

Ranger Lake is known as part of a canoe circuit that includes Ranger Lake, Saymo, and Gong Lakes, among others. Impulse, which is a spinner with beads, a rubber worm with hooks, that will be great for pickerel fishing,” he suggests. Stop into the Canadian Tire store in Sault Ste. Marie and talk with Jim Masters and the staff in the pro shop for more information. The summer community of Ranger Lake lies along the south end of the lake off Hwy. 556 and is home to

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There is a campground at the south end of the lake, and Rainbow Falls Inn is located nearby. There is also accommodation in Sault Ste. Marie.

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Walleye are more likely to be found at night, and during low light conditions. They feed at night, and are generally more active then. Other good times to try are on windy and cloudy days. While not the best conditions for anglers, the wind allows the walleye to conceal themselves Angler’s Atlas member pil- more easily from both predators gerr has noted a hot spot on the and prey. Restoule Lake page. Just south of Consult provincial regulations the large island near the southern before fishing, because Restoule side of the lake, is noted as a good has been closed as a fishing sanc- LAKE ACCESS spot for bass. estoule Provincial tuary in recent springs. Park occupies the north Directly across from that island, Popular with cottage-goers, shore of the lake, which is located along the north shore, Angler’s Restoulle Lake is busier and at the end of the road, the termiAtlas member ShaneM has noted undergoes more angling presanother good bass location right sure than its neighbours. Stormy nus of Hwy. 534 near the town at the boat launch. He comments and Clear Lakes contain pike and of Restoule. Campgrounds are that there are, “lots of weeds and muskie. Bass Lake is accessible available at Bells Point, Putts bait fish. Big bass feed here in the via a portage and the end of Clear. Point, and Kettle Point. There is vehicle, RV, walk-in and backevening.” Bass are warm-water, country camping with a network weed-loving creatures. The best of trails.

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t. Anthony Lake is a great green and silver, and blue and year-round producer just silver. Try medium-sized lures, southeast of Kirkland Lake. and aim for deeper areas in the St. Anthony Lake has a reputa- heat of the summer. tion for producing good catches of small lake trout in summer and winter, while its northern end with abundant aquatic growth, is a favourite spot for pike. Lake trout can be targetted with colour combinations such a s

Pike prefer the shallow areas. Large lures and sturdier gear are warranted for pike, not only when you’re fishing in the weeds, but also because of their razor-sharp teeth. The nearby Blanche River and its tributary Larder River offer good walleye, smallmouth bass and brook trout fishing. Keep in mind that the sturgeon fishery in these rivers is closed year-round. LAKE ACCESS

t. Anthony Lake is an easy 60 km southeast of Kirkland Lake, east of Hwy. 624 and approximately 16 km south of Larder Lake, not far from Larder River Provincial Park and the community of Larder River.. It is accessible via Hwy. 624 south from Larder Lake. There are several accommodation options in the area, ranging from campgrounds to motels.

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he St. Marys River in Sault Ste. Marie is a world-class salmon and steelhead river. For fly fishers, the St. Marys River Rapids is the premier place to go.

Andrew Kovala from Maitland Ford has spent the past several years getting to know the river and the fly fishing opportunities. An avid angler and fly-tier, Kovala loves the St. Marys River for its combination of easy access, excellent fishing, and the lack of fishing pressure.

“We do most of our fly fishing in the rapids. We do fish from boats downstream of that, but we wade in the rapids.... Wading is extremely dangerous. I like the rapids because you can go fishing in places that not many people want to go to. But once you know the rocks and pathways, you can wade the entire thing.” Kovala notes again that it’s very dangerous, and there are a lot of deep pools over your head.

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imitations, right onto the sufrace speckled trout, up to 6 pounds. of the water.” Kovala says that I catch them on the fly in the lots of different patterns will spring,” he adds. work, and Classic fly pattern “The Lion” tied by Andrew Kovala “Up here, there small flies are smaller are best. runs, and you In the main part of the river, Kovala says that there are walleye, and that lots of people love to fish for walleye in different parts of the river.

Kovala loves the fishing opportunities around the Sault. “Lots of the lakes around the Sault are very limited in their access, with zero camps or anything. There are lots of lakes full of smaller lake trout and really b i g

have to hit them at the perfect time. You could be the only person on the river a lot of the time. That doesn’t necessarily increase your chances of catching fish; they’re untouched rivers and they aren’t stocked.”

“Lots around the Sault is unspoiled, and you just have to go and do some exploring and discovery for yourself. That’s what’s fun about it.” RIVER ACCESS

t. Marys River Rapids are right in Sault Ste. Marie and accessible only from the Canadian side. Access is through a series of trails on Whitefish Island (see inset map below). Please remember that the rapids can be swift and should only be accessed by seasoned river anglers.

In the rapids, you can fish for Atlantic salmon, big rainbow trout, pink salmon and chinook.

“Atlantic salmon are in the rapids when the water is warm, and they’re absolutely perfect for big, two-handed fly rods. You fish full-floating lines and small flies. You swing them like bug Caution: Do not use this map for navigational purposes. This map may not reflect current conditions. Uncharted hazards may exist. Base Map © Province of Ontario

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alon Lake, near North Bay, is part of the historic Nipissing Voyageur Passageway, a trade route of the early fur traders, and another summer cottage destination. Talon Lake, or Lake Talon, as it’s also known, supports a great variety of sportfish, from large- and smallmouth bass, to muskie, walleye and lake trout. It’s a popular lake, and rightfully so, as the fishing can be very good.

Lake trout are stocked in Talon Rosco49 has posted the locations of several rocky hazards, Lake. Members of the Angler’s Atlas particularly in the north end of the have posted several markers for lake, right around the public boat Talon Lake, along with some great launch. fishing reports.

Member Merc0750 notes that there is a hot spot right out from the Provincial Park on the southern shore. He notes that he likes to use, “senko style worms either wacky rigged or texas rigged. Try the shorelines along grasswells,” he adds.

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o get to Talon Lake, take Hwy. 17 east of North Bay Member Chaddow reports that he and follow Talon Lake Road for had good luck in the early season three km. with a silver and blue combina- Mattawa River Provincial Park tion. He landed a large lake trout hugs the western shore of the lake. with his hand-made spoon. As well, Talon Lake Campground and Marina lies along the southern arm. Several other campgrounds and parks are available in the Talon Lake area.

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Skrzek, from Walleye Heaven, notes that in the spring and summer, rocky points around islands are ideal places for walleye. He says that even in the heat of the sum-

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h e source of the Mattawa River and part of the voyageur fur-trade route, Trout Lake has a well-deserved reputation for smallmouth and largemouth bass, decent-sized muskie, pike and, as its name proclaims, lake trout fishing. There are also walleye in the lake. Trout Lake is very clear. There are several rocky areas that are ideal for bass and muskie. Muskie, pike and bass are all more fond of shallow water than deep, and all will prefer cover of some sort, from rocks to weeds.

to be caught at night, or in low light and windy conditions. Jigging remains one of the most popular methods for catching walleye. Try night crawlers and minnows as bait.

Monktonite and fhamelin have reported bass hot spots along the western end of the lake. As well, Airman11 reports a rocky area in the eastern end. See all of the map markers on the Trout Lake page at anglersatlas.com/lake/102509. While you’re there, post your own photos and stories. Membership is free.

Trout Lake is ideal lake trout habitat. The deep, cool water allows them to get down to the temperatures they prefer in the heat of the summer. Try natural colours with silver for your lures. LAKE ACCESS The lake is a fish sanctuary, rout Lake is located along closed from May 15-July 31 to Hwy. 17, five km east of protect the stocks. Rehabilitation North Bay. There is public boat efforts have helped bring back launch at the western end of an Atlantic salmon population. Delaney Bay (northwest end of Be sure to consult the regula- the lake) on Lakeside Road. Free tions for specifics. parking is across the street. You

Walleye, as well, will be found in the shallows, at least in the spring. While the water in Trout Lake may be more clear than walleye prefer, try fishing around the river / stream mouths. Later Members of The Angler’s Atlas can access Lakeside Road from in the summer, when they’re in have posted several map mark- Hwy 63/Trout Lake Road. the lake, they are more likely ers for Trout Lake. Members

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Wanapitei Lake most productive areas will be in the shallower bays, and at the mouth of the North River. In the northeast corner, Bushy Bay, Portage Bay and Bowen Bay are decent places to start for bass and pickerel, as are the islands out from Johnson Road in the southeast.

that there are so many tackle possibilities that work, that sometimes it’s simply trial and error. Some hot sellers in his store are the Swedish Pimple and the Magic Bean. Both work well for jigging. “Lunkerhunt frogs are great for bass and pike,” he adds.

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“Ice fishing is huge,” says Beaucage, “even more than summer fishing.” Part of the reason is that the lake is so big, that it can be difficult to fish, and challenging if the wind comes up. Stop by Kukagami General Store to stock up before you head out, and talk with B r a d Beaucage and the knowledgeable staff. LAKE ACCESS

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