Marina

Caught 3 beautiful Northern Pike in this lake, on August 2nd. Used a spinner bait with a worm.

"Baptiste Lake is very large and has complex bays, shoals and shoreline. There are several species of fish present in Baptiste Lake, the most common being muskie and bass. There are also walleye in the lake, but they are reportedly more challenging to catch. “Baptiste Lake is part of a large 3 lake system, and Elephant Lake [which is part of the same system] used to be known for the muskie,” reports Kathryn Wishlow from the Bancroft Bed and Breakfast. “The system is beautiful and intricate, with certain deep spots and shallows marked on maps available at the Bancroft and District Chamber of Commerce (located in the restored train station a block from the Bancroft Bed & Breakfast). “Nowadays, pike, pickerel, bass and lake trout seem to be the most commonly caught. We have a local Fish and Game Club, and the reknowned North Hastings Fish Hatchery works closely with the MNR (Ministry of Natural Resources) to restock local species.” There are a few regulations to keep in mind for Baptiste Lake. The fishery for lake trout is open for a limited time, between May and September. As well, none between 40 and 55 cm can be kept. Please make sure you are familiar with the Ontario fishing regulations before heading out. The Bancroft Bed and Breakfast is open year-round, located in the town of Bancroft. Check out their website at bancroftbb.com or email [email protected]. LAKE ACCESS From Bancroft, Baptiste Lake is an easy drive north along Highway 62. There are several access points to the lake. There are a few boat launches on Baptiste Lake. One is along the south shore, from South Baptiste Lake Rd. Another is further northeast, along North Baptiste Rd. There are also several accommodation options on Baptiste Lake, from Bed and Breakfasts to campgrounds to lodges. There are lodges situated directly on Baptiste Lake and other accommodations located in the town of Bancroft."

Map of The Day: June 15, 2016

Baptiste Lake is very large and has complex bays, shoals and shoreline. There are several species of fish present in Baptiste Lake, the most common being muskie and bass. There are also walleye in the lake, but they are reportedly more challenging to catch. “Baptiste Lake is part of a large 3 lake system, and Elephant Lake [which is part of the same system] used to be known for the muskie,” reports Kathryn Wishlow from the Bancroft Bed and Breakfast. “The system is beautiful and intricate, with certain deep spots and shallows marked on maps available at the Bancroft and District Chamber of Commerce (located in the restored train station a block from the Bancroft Bed & Breakfast). “Nowadays, pike, pickerel, bass and lake trout seem to be the most commonly caught. We have a local Fish and Game Club, and the renowned North Hastings Fish Hatchery works closely with the MNR (Ministry of Natural Resources) to restock local species.” There are a few regulations to keep in mind for Baptiste Lake. The fishery for lake trout is open for a limited time, between May and September. As well, none between 40 and 55 cm can be kept. Please make sure you are familiar with the Ontario fishing regulations before heading out. The Bancroft Bed and Breakfast is open year-round, located in the town of Bancroft. Check out their website at bancroftbb.com or email [email protected]. LAKE ACCESS From Bancroft, Baptiste Lake is an easy drive north along Highway 62. There are several access points to the lake. There are a few boat launches on Baptiste Lake. One is along the south shore, from South Baptiste Lake Rd. Another is further northeast, along North Baptiste Rd. There are also several accommodation options on Baptiste Lake, from Bed and Breakfasts to campgrounds to lodges. There are lodges situated directly on Baptiste Lake and other accommodations located in the town of Bancroft.

Pike from the fall...

Pike from the fall

Pike invasion

There is a massive pike invasion! What can we do?