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Fishing in Lake of the Woods & Northwest Ontario

Explore fishing in the Lake of the Woods & Northwest Ontario of Ontario. Lake of the Woods, Rainy Lake, Sioux Narrows, E

Lake of the Woods is one of North America's premier fishing destinations with over 14,000 islands providing endless fishing for walleye, bass, pike, and muskie.

1. Lake of the Woods (Muskie, Walleye)

Kenora area

Lake of the Woods is one of North America's premier fishing destinations with over 14,000 islands providing endless fishing for walleye, bass, pike, and muskie.

Walleye and Sauger combined · Limit: S-4 and C-2; not more than 1 greater than 46 cm · open all year Limits: S-4 and C-2; not more than 1 greater than 46 cm

Boat Launch: Lake of the Woods →

2. Rainy Lake (Northern Pike, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye)

Fort Frances area

Rainy Lake offers excellent walleye, smallmouth bass, and northern pike fishing. The lake straddles the Ontario-Minnesota border.

Northern Pike · Limit: S-6; not more than 2 greater than 61 cm, of which not more than 1 greater than 86 cm, and C-2; not more than 1 greater · open all year Limits: S-6; not more than 2 greater than 61 cm, of which not more than 1 greater
Walleye and Sauger combined · Limit: S-4 and C-2; not more than 1 greater than 46 cm · open all year Limits: S-4 and C-2; not more than 1 greater than 46 cm

Boat Launch: East Launch →

3. Sioux Narrows (Lake Trout, Northern Pike, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye)

Sioux Narrows area

Sioux Narrows on Lake of the Woods offers exceptional fishing with numerous lodges and outfitters.

Lake Trout · Limit: S-3 and C-1 · open all year Limits: S-3 and C-1
Northern Pike · Limit: S-6; not more than 2 greater than 61 cm, of which not more than 1 greater than 86 cm, and C-2; not more than 1 greater · open all year Limits: S-6; not more than 2 greater than 61 cm, of which not more than 1 greater
Walleye and Sauger combined · Limit: S-4 and C-2; not more than 1 greater than 46 cm · open all year Limits: S-4 and C-2; not more than 1 greater than 46 cm

Boat Launch: Swensons Marina →

4. Eagle Lake (Smallmouth Bass, Walleye)

Dryden area

Eagle Lake is known for excellent walleye and smallmouth bass fishing in clear waters.

Walleye and Sauger combined · Limit: S-4 and C-2; not more than 1 greater than 46 cm · open all year Limits: S-4 and C-2; not more than 1 greater than 46 cm

Boat Launch: Dryden Yacht Club →

5. Lac Seul (Walleye)

Ear Falls area

Lac Seul is one of Ontario's premier walleye lakes with trophy fish over 10 pounds. The lake's flooded timber holds massive walleye populations.

Walleye and Sauger combined · Limit: S-4 and C-2; not more than 1 greater than 46 cm · open all year Limits: S-4 and C-2; not more than 1 greater than 46 cm

Boat Launch: Lac Seul →

6. Wabigoon Lake (Walleye)

Dryden area

Wabigoon Lake offers excellent walleye and northern pike fishing on the Trans-Canada Highway.

Walleye and Sauger combined · Limit: S-4 and C-2; not more than 1 greater than 46 cm · open all year Limits: S-4 and C-2; not more than 1 greater than 46 cm

Boat Launch: Dryden Yacht Club →

7. Dinorwic Lake (Muskie, Walleye)

Dryden area

Dinorwic Lake offers excellent walleye and muskie fishing with less pressure than Lac Seul.

Walleye and Sauger combined · Limit: S-4 and C-2; not more than 1 greater than 46 cm · open all year Limits: S-4 and C-2; not more than 1 greater than 46 cm

Boat Launch: Dryden Yacht Club →

8. Separation Lake (Smallmouth Bass, Walleye)

Vermilion Bay area

Separation Lake offers excellent walleye and smallmouth bass fishing connecting to Lake of the Woods.

Walleye and Sauger combined · Limit: S-4 and C-2; not more than 1 greater than 46 cm · open all year Limits: S-4 and C-2; not more than 1 greater than 46 cm

Boat Launch: Separation Lake →

9. Clay Lake (Northern Pike, Walleye)

Clay Lake, Ontario

Clay Lake offers excellent walleye and northern pike fishing.

Northern Pike · Limit: S-6; not more than 2 greater than 61 cm, of which not more than 1 greater than 86 cm, and C-2; not more than 1 greater · open all year Limits: S-6; not more than 2 greater than 61 cm, of which not more than 1 greater
Walleye and Sauger combined · Limit: S-4 and C-2; not more than 1 greater than 46 cm · open all year Limits: S-4 and C-2; not more than 1 greater than 46 cm

Boat Launch: Clay Lake →

10. Manitou Lake (Northern Pike, Walleye)

Manitou Lake, Ontario

Manitou Lake offers excellent walleye and northern pike fishing in a remote setting.

Northern Pike · Limit: S-6; not more than 2 greater than 61 cm, of which not more than 1 greater than 86 cm, and C-2; not more than 1 greater · open all year Limits: S-6; not more than 2 greater than 61 cm, of which not more than 1 greater
Walleye and Sauger combined · Limit: S-4 and C-2; not more than 1 greater than 46 cm · open all year Limits: S-4 and C-2; not more than 1 greater than 46 cm

Boat Launch: East Launch →

11. Savant Lake (Northern Pike, Walleye)

Savant Lake area

Savant Lake offers excellent walleye and northern pike fishing in a remote, less-pressured area.

Northern Pike · Limit: S-6; not more than 2 greater than 61 cm, of which not more than 1 greater than 86 cm, and C-2; not more than 1 greater · open all year Limits: S-6; not more than 2 greater than 61 cm, of which not more than 1 greater
Walleye and Sauger combined · Limit: S-4 and C-2; not more than 1 greater than 46 cm · open all year Limits: S-4 and C-2; not more than 1 greater than 46 cm

Boat Launch: Savant Lake →

12. Cedar Lake (Northern Pike, Walleye)

Cedar Lake, Ontario

Cedar Lake offers good walleye and northern pike fishing.

Northern Pike · Limit: S-6; not more than 2 greater than 61 cm, of which not more than 1 greater than 86 cm, and C-2; not more than 1 greater · open all year Limits: S-6; not more than 2 greater than 61 cm, of which not more than 1 greater
Walleye and Sauger combined · Limit: S-4 and C-2; not more than 1 greater than 46 cm · open all year Limits: S-4 and C-2; not more than 1 greater than 46 cm

Boat Launch: Cedar Lake →

13. Oblong Lake (Northern Pike, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye)

Oblong Lake, Ontario

Oblong Lake offers walleye, northern pike, and smallmouth bass fishing.

Northern Pike · Limit: S-6; not more than 2 greater than 61 cm, of which not more than 1 greater than 86 cm, and C-2; not more than 1 greater · open all year Limits: S-6; not more than 2 greater than 61 cm, of which not more than 1 greater
Walleye and Sauger combined · Limit: S-4 and C-2; not more than 1 greater than 46 cm · open all year Limits: S-4 and C-2; not more than 1 greater than 46 cm

Boat Launch: East Launch →

14. Little Vermilion Lake (Smallmouth Bass, Walleye)

Little Vermilion Lake, Ontario

Little Vermilion Lake offers excellent walleye and smallmouth bass fishing.

Walleye and Sauger combined · Limit: S-4 and C-2; not more than 1 greater than 46 cm · open all year Limits: S-4 and C-2; not more than 1 greater than 46 cm

Boat Launch: Hudson Boat Launch →

15. Big Vermilion Lake (Northern Pike, Walleye)

Big Vermilion Lake, Ontario

Big Vermilion Lake offers excellent walleye and northern pike fishing.

Northern Pike · Limit: S-6; not more than 2 greater than 61 cm, of which not more than 1 greater than 86 cm, and C-2; not more than 1 greater · open all year Limits: S-6; not more than 2 greater than 61 cm, of which not more than 1 greater
Walleye and Sauger combined · Limit: S-4 and C-2; not more than 1 greater than 46 cm · open all year Limits: S-4 and C-2; not more than 1 greater than 46 cm

Boat Launch: Hudson Boat Launch →

16. Burditt Lake (Smallmouth Bass, Walleye)

Burditt Lake, Ontario

Burditt Lake offers walleye and smallmouth bass fishing.

Walleye and Sauger combined · Limit: S-4 and C-2; not more than 1 greater than 46 cm · open all year Limits: S-4 and C-2; not more than 1 greater than 46 cm

Boat Launch: North Portage - Clearwater Lake →

17. Rowdy Lake (Northern Pike, Walleye)

Rowdy Lake, Ontario

Rowdy Lake offers walleye and northern pike fishing with good access.

Northern Pike · Limit: S-6; not more than 2 greater than 61 cm, of which not more than 1 greater than 86 cm, and C-2; not more than 1 greater · open all year Limits: S-6; not more than 2 greater than 61 cm, of which not more than 1 greater
Walleye and Sauger combined · Limit: S-4 and C-2; not more than 1 greater than 46 cm · open all year Limits: S-4 and C-2; not more than 1 greater than 46 cm

Boat Launch: Rowdy Lake →

18. Pipestone River (Northern Pike, Walleye)

Pipestone River, Ontario

The Pipestone River offers walleye and northern pike fishing in a scenic setting.

Northern Pike · Limit: S-6; not more than 2 greater than 61 cm, of which not more than 1 greater than 86 cm, and C-2; not more than 1 greater · open all year Limits: S-6; not more than 2 greater than 61 cm, of which not more than 1 greater
Walleye and Sauger combined · Limit: S-4 and C-2; not more than 1 greater than 46 cm · open all year Limits: S-4 and C-2; not more than 1 greater than 46 cm

Boat Launch: Pipestone River →

19. Sturgeon River (Northern Pike, Walleye)

Sturgeon River, Ontario

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

Northern Pike · Limit: S-6; not more than 2 greater than 61 cm, of which not more than 1 greater than 86 cm, and C-2; not more than 1 greater · open all year Limits: S-6; not more than 2 greater than 61 cm, of which not more than 1 greater
Walleye and Sauger combined · Limit: S-4 and C-2; not more than 1 greater than 46 cm · open all year Limits: S-4 and C-2; not more than 1 greater than 46 cm

Boat Launch: Sturgeon River Launch →

20. Calm Lake (Atikokan)

Atikokan

Calm Lake offers walleye and northern pike fishing.

Boat Launch: Calm Lake →

21. Sioux Lookout Area Lakes (Lake Trout, Northern Pike, Walleye)

Sioux Lookout

The Sioux Lookout area has hundreds of remote lakes offering walleye, northern pike, and lake trout.

Lake Trout · Limit: S-3 and C-1 · open all year Limits: S-3 and C-1
Northern Pike · Limit: S-6; not more than 2 greater than 61 cm, of which not more than 1 greater than 86 cm, and C-2; not more than 1 greater · open all year Limits: S-6; not more than 2 greater than 61 cm, of which not more than 1 greater
Walleye and Sauger combined · Limit: S-4 and C-2; not more than 1 greater than 46 cm · open all year Limits: S-4 and C-2; not more than 1 greater than 46 cm

Boat Launch: Boat Launch →

22. Abrams Lake (Sioux Lookout)

Sioux Lookout

Abrams Lake offers excellent walleye and northern pike fishing.

Boat Launch: East Launch →

23. Rush Bay (Walleye, Northern Pike, Smallmouth Bass, Lake Trout, Muskie)

Kenora area

Rush Bay offers excellent walleye and smallmouth bass fishing.

Walleye and Sauger combined · Limit: S-4 and C-2; not more than 1 greater than 46 cm · open all year Limits: S-4 and C-2; not more than 1 greater than 46 cm
Northern Pike · Limit: S-6; not more than 2 greater than 61 cm, of which not more than 1 greater than 86 cm, and C-2; not more than 1 greater · open all year Limits: S-6; not more than 2 greater than 61 cm, of which not more than 1 greater
Lake Trout · Limit: S-3 and C-1 · open all year Limits: S-3 and C-1

Boat Launch: Trident Yacht Club →

24. Whitefish Bay (Walleye, Northern Pike, Smallmouth Bass, Lake Trout, Muskie)

Kenora area

Whitefish Bay offers excellent walleye, bass, and muskie fishing.

Walleye and Sauger combined · Limit: S-4 and C-2; not more than 1 greater than 46 cm · open all year Limits: S-4 and C-2; not more than 1 greater than 46 cm
Northern Pike · Limit: S-6; not more than 2 greater than 61 cm, of which not more than 1 greater than 86 cm, and C-2; not more than 1 greater · open all year Limits: S-6; not more than 2 greater than 61 cm, of which not more than 1 greater
Lake Trout · Limit: S-3 and C-1 · open all year Limits: S-3 and C-1

Boat Launch: Swensons Marina →

25. Sabaskong Bay (Walleye, Northern Pike, Smallmouth Bass, Lake Trout, Muskie)

Sioux Narrows

Sabaskong Bay offers exceptional walleye, bass, and muskie fishing.

Walleye and Sauger combined · Limit: S-4 and C-2; not more than 1 greater than 46 cm · open all year Limits: S-4 and C-2; not more than 1 greater than 46 cm
Northern Pike · Limit: S-6; not more than 2 greater than 61 cm, of which not more than 1 greater than 86 cm, and C-2; not more than 1 greater · open all year Limits: S-6; not more than 2 greater than 61 cm, of which not more than 1 greater
Lake Trout · Limit: S-3 and C-1 · open all year Limits: S-3 and C-1

Boat Launch: Swensons Marina →

26. Atikokan Area Lakes (Lake Trout, Walleye)

Atikokan

The Atikokan area has hundreds of lakes offering walleye, pike, and lake trout.

Lake Trout · Limit: S-3 and C-1 · open all year Limits: S-3 and C-1
Walleye and Sauger combined · Limit: S-4 and C-2; not more than 1 greater than 46 cm · open all year Limits: S-4 and C-2; not more than 1 greater than 46 cm

Boat Launch: Atikokan Area Lakes →

27. Sturgeon Lake (Atikokan)

Atikokan

Sturgeon Lake offers excellent walleye and northern pike fishing.

Boat Launch: East Launch →

28. Red Lake Area (Lake Trout, Walleye)

Red Lake

The Red Lake area offers remote fishing for walleye, pike, and lake trout.

Lake Trout · Limit: S-3 and C-1 · open all year Limits: S-3 and C-1
Walleye and Sauger combined · Limit: S-4 and C-2; not more than 1 greater than 46 cm · open all year Limits: S-4 and C-2; not more than 1 greater than 46 cm

Boat Launch: East Launch →

29. Howey Bay (Red Lake)

Red Lake

Howey Bay on Red Lake offers excellent walleye and northern pike fishing.

Boat Launch: Lakeside Marine →

30. Lake St. Joseph (Lake Trout, Northern Pike, Walleye)

Lake St. Joseph, Ontario

Lake St. Joseph is one of the larger lakes in northwestern Ontario, covering over 493 square kilometres. The lake offers excellent walleye, northern pike, and lake trout fishing in a remote shield setting. Lake St. Joseph has several lodges and is accessible by road from Sioux Lookout. The lake's clear waters and rocky structure provide excellent habitat for all three species.

Lake Trout · Limit: S-3 and C-1 · open all year Limits: S-3 and C-1
Northern Pike · Limit: S-6; not more than 2 greater than 61 cm, of which not more than 1 greater than 86 cm, and C-2; not more than 1 greater · open all year Limits: S-6; not more than 2 greater than 61 cm, of which not more than 1 greater
Walleye and Sauger combined · Limit: S-4 and C-2; not more than 1 greater than 46 cm · open all year Limits: S-4 and C-2; not more than 1 greater than 46 cm

Boat Launch: Lake St. Joseph →

31. Caddy Lake (Northern Pike, Walleye)

Kenora area

Caddy Lake is a smaller lake in the Kenora region offering walleye and northern pike fishing. The lake is less known than the major Lake of the Woods basin but provides good fishing with fewer crowds. Caddy Lake is accessible from the Kenora area and offers a quieter alternative to the main lake chain.

Northern Pike · Limit: S-6; not more than 2 greater than 61 cm, of which not more than 1 greater than 86 cm, and C-2; not more than 1 greater · open all year Limits: S-6; not more than 2 greater than 61 cm, of which not more than 1 greater
Walleye and Sauger combined · Limit: S-4 and C-2; not more than 1 greater than 46 cm · open all year Limits: S-4 and C-2; not more than 1 greater than 46 cm

Boat Launch: Caddy Lake →