Fishing in Far North Ontario

1. Albany River (Brook Trout, Northern Pike, Walleye)

Fly-in only

The Albany River offers remote fishing for walleye, northern pike, and brook trout flowing through the Hudson Bay lowlands.

2. Attawapiskat River (Northern Pike, Walleye)

Fly-in only

The Attawapiskat River offers remote northern pike and walleye fishing in the far north.

3. Moose River (Northern Pike, Walleye)

Moosonee area

The Moose River offers excellent walleye and northern pike fishing flowing into James Bay.

4. Polar Bear Provincial Park (Brook Trout, Northern Pike)

Fly-in only

Polar Bear Park offers remote brook trout and northern pike fishing in the Hudson Bay lowlands.

5. Opasquia Provincial Park (Lake Trout, Northern Pike)

Fly-in only

Opasquia Park offers remote lake trout and northern pike fishing in pristine shield lakes.

6. Wabakimi Provincial Park (Brook Trout, Lake Trout)

Fly-in only

Wabakimi Park offers exceptional brook trout and lake trout fishing in thousands of remote lakes.

7. Woodland Caribou Park (Lake Trout, Walleye)

Fly-in only

Woodland Caribou Park offers excellent walleye and lake trout fishing in a remote wilderness setting.

8. Lake Nipigon (Brook Trout, Lake Trout)

Greenstone area

Lake Nipigon is the largest lake entirely within Ontario and offers world-class lake trout and brook trout fishing.

9. Armstrong Area Lakes (Lake Trout)

Armstrong

Lake Nipigon is the largest lake entirely within Ontario, covering 4,848 square kilometres of deep, clear water north of Lake Superior. The lake is famous for its world-class lake trout fishery, with fish in the 5-15 pound range common and trophies exceeding 30 pounds caught every year.

The lake also holds exceptional brook trout, northern pike, and walleye populations. The brook trout in Lake Nipigon are particularly notable -- the lake produced the former world record brook trout of 14.5 pounds in 1915. The Nipigon River, flowing from the lake to Lake Superior, also offers world-class brook trout and walleye fishing.

Key access points include Greenstone, Beardmore, and Lake Nipigon Provincial Park. The lake's remote character and large size demand careful trip planning. Anglers should be prepared for rapidly changing weather conditions on this large body of water.

10. Ogoki Reservoir (Lake Trout, Northern Pike)

Fly-in only

The Ogoki Reservoir offers remote lake trout and northern pike fishing in the far north.

11. Severn River (Northern Pike, Walleye)

Fly-in only

The Severn River offers remote walleye and northern pike fishing flowing into Hudson Bay.

12. Winisk River (Northern Pike, Walleye)

Fly-in only

The Winisk River offers remote northern pike and walleye fishing in the Hudson Bay lowlands.

13. Brightsand River (Northern Pike, Walleye)

Near Armstrong

The Brightsand River offers walleye and northern pike fishing in northwestern Ontario.

14. Obonga Lake (Lake Trout, Northern Pike)

Near Armstrong

Obonga Lake offers lake trout and northern pike fishing in the Armstrong area.

15. Whitewater Lake (Lake Trout, Northern Pike)

Near Armstrong

Whitewater Lake offers lake trout and northern pike fishing in northwestern Ontario.

16. Kakabeka Falls (Northern Pike, Walleye)

Near Thunder Bay

The Kaministiquia River at Kakabeka Falls offers walleye and northern pike fishing.

17. Dog Lake (Lake Trout, Northern Pike, Walleye)

Near Thunder Bay

Dog Lake offers walleye, northern pike, and lake trout fishing near Thunder Bay.

18. Kashabowie Lake (Northern Pike, Walleye)

Near Kakabeka Falls

Kashabowie Lake offers walleye and northern pike fishing in northwestern Ontario.

19. Shebandowan Lakes (Lake Trout, Northern Pike, Walleye)

Near Thunder Bay

The Shebandowan Lakes offer walleye, northern pike, and lake trout fishing in a scenic setting.

20. Black Sturgeon Lake (Northern Pike, Walleye)

Near Lake Nipigon

Black Sturgeon Lake offers excellent walleye and northern pike fishing in the Lake Nipigon region.

21. Gull River (Lake Nipigon)

Lake Nipigon

The Gull River offers excellent brook trout fishing flowing into Lake Nipigon.

22. Bug River (English River)

Near Ear Falls

The Bug River offers excellent walleye and northern pike fishing in the English River system.

23. Separation Lake (English River)

Near Vermilion Bay

Separation Lake offers walleye and smallmouth bass fishing in the English River system.

24. Manitou Straits (Rainy Lake)

Fort Frances

Manitou Straits on Rainy Lake offers excellent walleye and smallmouth bass fishing near Fort Frances.

25. Thunder Bay Area Lakes (Lake Trout, Walleye)

Thunder Bay

The Thunder Bay area has numerous lakes offering walleye, pike, and lake trout.

26. Lake Superior (Thunder Bay)

Thunder Bay

Lake Superior off Thunder Bay offers lake trout, Chinook salmon, and coho salmon.

27. Nipigon River (Brook Trout, Walleye)

Near Lake Nipigon

The Nipigon River offers exceptional brook trout and walleye fishing.

28. Kama River (Lake Nipigon)

Lake Nipigon

The Kama River offers excellent brook trout fishing flowing into Lake Nipigon.

29. Ombabika Bay (Lake Nipigon)

Lake Nipigon

Ombabika Bay offers excellent walleye, pike, and brook trout fishing.

30. English River System (Smallmouth Bass, Walleye)

Near Ear Falls

The English River system offers walleye, pike, and smallmouth bass.

31. Rainy River (Smallmouth Bass, Walleye)

Fort Frances area

The Rainy River offers excellent walleye and smallmouth bass on the Ontario-Minnesota border.

32. Dryden Area Lakes (Walleye)

Dryden

The Dryden area has over a hundred lakes offering walleye, pike, and bass.

33. Eagle Lake (Dryden)

Dryden area

Eagle Lake offers excellent walleye, smallmouth bass, and pike near Dryden.

34. Kakabeka Falls Area (Walleye)

Kakabeka Falls

The Kaministiquia River at Kakabeka Falls offers walleye and pike fishing.

35. Big Trout Lake (Lake Trout, Northern Pike)

Far northern Ontario, fly-in only

Big Trout Lake is a large, remote lake in the far north of Ontario, located in the Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug First Nation territory. The lake offers excellent northern pike and lake trout fishing in a pristine wilderness setting. The lake is fly-in only, accessible through the community of Kitchenuhmaykoosib (Big Trout Lake). The lake's remote location and minimal fishing pressure produce quality fish. Lake trout in the 5-15 pound range are common.