| If you are looking for fantastic fishing opportunities that are
located in a beautiful wilderness setting, Lake Nipissing is the premiere
spot to fulfill your requirements. Nipissing boasts an outstanding fishery
that supports more than 40 different species for all eager anglers to
match wits with - from the tiny smelt that run in the spring to the
ferocious musky, the fish that reigns supreme.
The prime game fish that is sought after by anglers in Nipissing is the tasty walleye. The walleye is so plentiful in Nipissing that many anglers remark that "catching your limit is considered a bad day of fishing." Each year more than 157,000 walleye are harvested from the lake by anglers, however, this high number does not seem to be putting a damper in the fishery. Quite the contrary - the fishing gets better year after year. On average it takes an angler 1.9 hours to catch a walleye; a great statistic for a fun-filled day of fishing. Although the walleye is the most abundant and sought-after fish in the system, many other important fish abound in high numbers. Respectable catches of northern pike, yellow perch, smallmouth bass and musky add to the allure of fishing the mighty Nipissing. How about trying your hand at herring, ling, garpike or lake trout? If that's not enough, how about whitefish, or largemouth, white bass and sunfish? Whatever species tickles your fancy, it is sure to be found lurking under Nipissing's watery surface. For those in search of a "prehistoric" fish, how about trying your hand at hooking a giant sturgeon? (Be forewarned, however, as these fish can get BIG. A monstrous fish that weighed 292 lbs was reported to have been caught in Nipissing back in 1885!) For those anglers in search of competition and fun, Nipissing hosts a number of fishing tournaments each year that are well received and successful. Species such as bass, pike and walleye are all represented in these events, and they bring a new aspect to angling for those looking to try something different. As a means to monitor and maintain the health of the Lake Nipissing fishery, the Lake Nipissing Fisheries Assessment was established over 25 years ago. Nipissing was one of the first to be intensively studied and remains one of the few lakes in North America for which extensive documentation exists concerning a major fish species. Even though this program was recently disbanded, biologists remain convinced that this wonderful fishery shall support and flourish for a lifetime. |