Steelhead move into the area tributaries from Lake Superior in the spring and fall months. Anglers that like to target steelhead will have some options here. You have to head just south of Lake Nipigon to find some places to fish for steelhead here.
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.
Nipigon River
The Nipigon River is known as a great river for targeting brook trout. Fish it from shore in some areas to fish it in a boat. There are several guides that target the brook trout in this river as well to help put you on some of the better spots. There are some quality fish in this river too, so don’t be surprised if you get a shot to catch some big brook trout. Steelhead also run the areas rivers, so if you time it right, you may find some good fishing for steelhead in the spring and fall.
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.
Learn More About Steelhead
Our rainbow trout section is huge with information on the best lures, live baits, where to catch them and how to catch them. Visit our steelhead page to learn more.
