More than 40 species of fish call Lake Nipissing home. With this diversity in the water, it’s clear that fishing for both sport and native commercial purposes, as well as tourism, have and continue to contribute towards regional growth in the economy.
Out of the numerous species, the most fished-for include muskellunge, northern pike, smallmouth bass, walleye and yellow perch, with walleye being the most sought-after. Through best fishing practices, Lake Nipssing can be a fish-rich, sustainable environment for many years.
Interested in visiting? See the great lodges and resorts near the lake.
Memqusit Lodge
Fish for bass, northern pike, walleye and muskie in the west arm of Lake Nipissing. All of our private cottages look over the lake for world-class views. Take advantage of our guiding services for your next fishing trip or duck hunt.
Sunbeam Bungalows
Overlooking beautiful Callander Bay, Sunbeam Bungalows has the best to offer in fishing. With one of our 16ft Legend boats, 25hp 4-stroke motors, equipped with swivel chairs, colour fish finder and more, you can confidently venture out to discover the world renowned fishing that Lake Nipissing has to offer. At the end of the day, head on back to one of our clean, comfortable 1, 2 and 3 bedroom self-catering cottages. Restaurants, services and stores are conveniently within 1 km.
West Bay Cottages
We take the stress out of family vacations; with a safe environment for the kids, comfortable, fully equipped housekeeping cottages, you can fish, hunt and relax in comfort. With plenty of activities, including of horseshoes, paddle boating and canoeing, everyone will have a great time. With ice-fishing and snowmobiling in the winter, there’s never a bad time to come!
Camp La Plage
Camp La Plage, open since 1934, has a long history of creating wonderful memories for fishers, hungers and families. The site is protected in a sheltered northwest bay of Lake Nipissing.
Chalkley’s Sandy Bay Cottage Resort
A getaway for the whole family, fishing in Lake Nipissing is better at Chalkley’s! Just three hours north of Toronto, anglers of any skill level will enjoy the active waters. Teeming with walleye, muskie, bass and more, hit the water in one of our forty or fifty-horsepower boats and drop your line.
Chaudiere Lodge
Where Lake Nipissing and the Upper French River meet is where you’ll find Chaudiere Lodge, a five-eta resort with world-class fishing. Affordable, high-quality accommodations complete an unparalleled outdoors experience. For top-tier muskie, northern pike, bass and walleye fishing, come join us at the lodge.
Fish Bay Marina
Enjoy Lake Nipissing with us at Fish Bay Marina! Rent a boat or pontoon to explore the lake, full of over 40 species of fish. Camp, bring your trailer or stay in our cabins and stay awhile!
Panorama Camp
Built on the northwest bay of the lake, our camp boasts full equipped housekeeping cottages with two or three bedrooms. Feel like camping? We have over 50 large, shady sites. Try your hand at fishing for walleye, bass, musky, pike and more. With sandy beaches, boat rentals and dockage, you’ll be glad you stayed with us!
Rainville Cedar Cottages
For vacations anytime, Rainville Cedar Cottages offers fishing, hunting or snowmobiling vacations. Relax and reconnect with nature in comfort, with modern three or four bedroom housekeeping cottages on-site; just bring towels! Plenty of walleye, northern pike, bass and more make up our superior fishing experience. Kids can even fish off the dock for panfish! With swings, sand pit, a beach and more, Rainville provides a vacation for the whole family.
Shuswap Camp
Lake Nipissing has given many years of fun and challenges to all. With extensive weed beds, shoals and drop offs, over forty species of fish call the lake home. Fishing with us at Shuswap Camp ensures that beginner and expert anglers alike will enjoy fishing for panfish to musky. With walleye, blue pickerel, sauger, garpike, bass and more in the water, you’ll be sure to have a great time!
Renowned for walleye, bass, trophy musky and more, you’ll enjoy the best fishing on Lake Nipissing with us! Nestled within the French River system, enjoy awe-inspiring views from our licensed dining room before retiring to our housekeeping or trailer sites in the evening. Everything you need, including gas, bait, ice and boat rentals, is available as well.
The WestArm Lodge welcomes you to explore Northern Ontario and Lake Nipissing! Our waters are teeming with fish like muskie, northern pike, walleye and small and large mouth bass. After a long day on the water, come see us at the lodge for supper before retiring to your waterfront cottage and recharge for the next day.
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