"Wabigoon Lake is a vast network of islands, bays, and sheltered shorelines. Whether you’re after shallow-loving walleye or the deeper loving muskie, you’ll find several spots that fit your criteria. Northern pike, smallmouth bass, and crappie can all be caught here as well.

Nancy Davis, owner of Bonny Bay Camp located on the eastern side of the lake says that fishing for muskie is top notch. These fish tend to hang out is deeper water when compared to walleye, but are best targeted in the weeds. Davis says that fishing is best during the fall and prefers to use topwater lures. These fish are known to get quite large late in the season, best to head out early morning. Due to the fact they prefer deep water, muskie need to be targeted from a boat.

Walleye is another vastly popular species of the lake. Part of the reason for great walleye fishing is the water colour. Walleye have very sensitive eyes, and prefer low light, cloud cover, and dark water. However, due to the clay bottom, the sunlight is unable to penetrate the water. Cindy Smoke of Indian Point Camp located on the western side of the lake jokes that “noon on the goon” is a great rule of thumb when fishing for walleye. Fishing is best between 10am and 2pm.

Both Davis and Smoke agree that jigs and minnows are the best way to catch a walleye. Smoke recommends using bright colours like orange or white. “The brighter the better” she adds. Stay in the shallows, the largest walleye tend to be in 2-3 feet of water.

Winds have been known to pick up on the east side of the lake, so be sure to look for changes in weather. Moreover, there are a number of shallow, rocky areas in which anglers should avoid. For more information about the lake, boat and cabin rentals, as well as a place to launch contact Cindy and Hank Smoke at Indian Point Camp, (807) 937-6988. Across the lake, Nancy and Len Davis at Bonny Bay Camp offer expertise, cabin and boat rentals, camping and rv sites. Check them out at www.bonnybay.com or call (807) 938-6696.

LAKE ACCESS

Wabigoon Lake is located right at Dryden. Other options are to stay at one of the many lodges around the lake. There are also several accommodations located right in the town of Dryden.

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