Northern Pike

Dogtooth Lake, near Kenora, is a popular lake for outdoor enthusiasts. Along with Dogtooth Lake, the many other lakes and park areas nearby are well-used. Dogtooth Lake is known for its excellent pike and walleye fishing. The lake is very deep, and quite narrow in most places. There are some larger pools in the centre. These are some of the best places for walleye. They prefer the low light conditions, and while they are in shallower water in the early spring, for the most part they will hang in deeper pools. Some of the most popular walleye lures are Go-Getters. Dogtooth Lake, as well as the surrounding waterbodies, are very rocky and irregular, which are perfect for pike. The cover offers them hiding spots, where they are more easily able to hide from their prey. These feisty fish are not fussy about their food, and can be caught with almost anything. These same rocky areas are great cover for bass. Bass are found throughout the lake, and are often active even throughout the heat of the summer. Some of the best bass areas will be rocky, as the rocks and other submerged debris will allow the bass to take cover. Try casting right to them. They won’t necessarily chase your lure, but casting to them and making it easy for them increases your chances of a bite. Lake Access From Kenora, take the Trans Canada Hwy east to Rushing River Provincial Park. There you’ll find camping and other amenities.