Lake Nipigon

[Essox]

Greeting fellow anglers, this is my 1st post on the Ontario Fishing Community forum and thanks for lettings me join and Merry Christmas to all. My favorite lake is the stunning and very remote Lake Nipigon in NWO. Just curious who else targets this wonderful lake? It sits just north of highway 11, never warming up past mid fifties and is a natural wonder with the cliffs, bluffs and raw beauty looking like it was just scrapped up by the glaciers. It can be a big fish lake with record lake (60 lb.+) and brook trout (14lb.+) In the shallows are big pike and tasty walleyes. The lake has special rules to limit damage with only a single barbless hook (can be treble) allowed and special limited creel limits. Also the land surrounding the lake is all crown land with the few cabins only on little Orient bay in the southeast corner being the only exception. Not a lake to be taken lightly with it's being a giant bowl of 60-some by 40-some miles in size. It's daunting the feeling of being alone in an amazing wilderness but also a dangerous one, be prepared. I won't fish it if the winds up to or over 12 mph, or even 10 mph for a northwest wind. Have fished parts of the northeand southeast  parts of the laast ke, barely scratched the surface. Only Canada could have a lake like this. What's been your experience fishing on the big lake? Thanks for letting me post.

 

Edited December 25, 2024 by Essox

[Ron]

HEY! Your on my spot! LOL

I've spent many of years on that lake. It's sad to think I don't enjoy going there as much now. I've seen lots of changes, mostly how people disrespect the Lake and surrounding lands now. I've caught many respectful fish on that lake.

[floater]

Been there once. It truly is an amazing lake and area. PB Brook Trout. Heading back again once I retire. 

[msp]

Welcome. Always wanted to go there. Looks like paradise!

[glen]

Only in my dreams.  
I’m going to try and make it there.  

[Spiel]

The one and only time I fished Nipigon the western shoreline was on fire.
The land of dreams. Good times. 

 

[Essox]

3 hours ago, msp said:

Welcome. Always wanted to go there. Looks like paradise!

the only thing it is a an extremely large lake full of shallow hazards even coming out water >>100'deep.So it can take a while to find them. Then depending on temps and seasonal conditions they move around a bit. We never had a bite for 3 days then killed them. Many very dangerous rocks glad I brought an extra prop. Fish  finder said 8' FOW, bang rock out of nowhere and off went 2 blades from my prop and part of my skeg. Just letting you know it's impossible to be too careful and thats hard when your anxious to move between spots. But big lake big fish.

Edited December 29, 2024 by Essox

[CrowMan]

The lake is incredible...the river is magical. 32 years straight and counting..

Edited December 30, 2024 by CrowMan

[BillM]

No fish in that lake, stay away..  lol

[Abu Garcia]

Welcome! 

Never been there. Those are gorgeous. Grats! I typically fish West Lake and the Kawarthas. But I may give yours a try.

[Rizzo]

never been but sounds like ab amazing place! Welcome to the board and nice pictures