Lake Nipigon is known for having a world class lake trout fishery. There are good numbers of them in the lake with some very big fish too. The trophy lake trout is what puts this lake on the map. Early in the spring and late in the fall, you can catch plenty of them shallower like you would fish for bass, which is very appealing to lake trout anglers. When the water temperatures are warmer, it is typical lake trout fishing so break out the jigs and trolling gear. This lake is huge, so come prepared if you plan on fishing the offshore waters here.
If you’re interested in targeting lake trout in some of the other area waters, take a look below to learn more.
Black Bay
Black Bay is a warm water fishery that offers good fishing for walleye, northern pike, perch and smallmouth bass. The water in this bay is relatively shallow with islands, reefs and plenty of weed beds. Anglers do well in the bay from spring through fall and the ice fishing can be very good here for perch. At the south end of the bay, anglers target cold water species of fish such as Chinook salmon and lake trout.
Nipigon Bay
Nipigon Bay offers good fishing for a variety of fish. Anglers target brook trout, rainbow trout, lake trout, coho salmon, pink salmon, northern pike, perch, whitefish and more.
Lake Superior
Lake Superior is just south of Lake Nipigon, so you can easily do some fishing here as well. It is known for its excellent salmon and trout fishery and there are plenty of charters here to get you out on the water. The rivers and streams that feed Lake Superior in this area are also known for having some excellent spawning runs. You can catch salmon and trout in this rivers when the timing is right. The steelhead fishing is popular on them in the spring and fall.
Jessie Lake
Jessie Lake is known for its excellent brook trout and lake trout fishing. Anglers also catch burbot and whitefish. It is a popular lake for ice fishing due to easy access off of the highway. Anglers do well for lake trout through the ice.
Learn More About Lake Trout
Our lake trout page has information on the best live baits, lures, where to catch them and how to catch them. Visit our lake trout page to learn more.
