Hammer Lake is easily accessible, located just off the Trans Canada Highway north of Wawa. It’s a large lake, but it isn’t that deep. Hammer Lake has lots of really good structure, shoal areas and islands. Both pike and walleye will be in the shallows, and in the weedy areas in the spring. As the weather warms up, both will begin to be more active. Try the areas around the islands. There is some good shallow water out from the big island in the middle, and some good rocky areas to the north. These are going to be ideal places for walleye in the summer. If you’re going after walleye, try some bright colours in the early season. Chartreuse, hot pink, and bright green can be good choices. Later in the season, though, try more natural colours. Brown, black, white and olive can be useful at these times. A weighted jig with a twister tail is a common setup and can work well to catch fish. Many of the same techniques in the same areas will catch pike, and often when anglers are going after walleye, they catch pike by chance. It can be a lot of fun, too, to use lures that are specifically geared towards pike. Some larger spoons and crank baits are good for going after pike. Hammer Lake also known for its canoeing opportunities. One popular canoe route starts in Hammer Lake and goes through several lakes before ending up just south of Obatanga Park. Lake Access Hammer Lake is about 65 km north of Wawa along the Trans Canada Hwy. Accommodations are available in Wawa, and Obatanga Park offers camping.