Kesagami Lake, Zone 8 , Ontario, Canada

Kesagami Lake

Ontario

Where is Kesagami Lake?

Kesagami Lake (50.3431, -80.2394), located in Zone 8 , Ontario, Canada spans 17326.5 hectares (approximately 42815 acres or 173.3 square kilometers).

Which fish can I catch at Kesagami Lake?

The most popular species caught here are Walleye and Northern Pike. Please use your best judgement when determining where you can fish, and make sure you follow local rules and regulations.

What does Kesagami Lake have?

Our members have marked 2 Other Markers at Kesagami Lake. You can view these markers on the map.

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About Kesagami Lake

The lake is accessible only by float plane and is within a few hundred kilometres of the Arctic Circle.

As Charlie McDonald, manager of Kesagami Wilderness Lodge notes, the lake holds the Canadian record for largest caught and released pike, a record that has been broken unofficially several times since it was set 20 years ago. The largest pike on record is 54 inches and lots have been caught bigger than 50 inches.

Part of the reason for this is the catch and release policy, and the single, barbless hook policy. While not regulations, per se, these things help to retain the larger fish.

Walleye fishing can be equally rewarding. McDonald reports that anglers can sometimes catch more than 100 fish a day. One pair set a daily record of more than 400 fish in 2010.

McDonald also notes that the fishing season is short, just over 8 weeks long, so anglers should get there while they can.

There are some great trip reports and photos on The Angler’s Atlas website. See anglersatlas.com/lake/186139 for details. Add your own map markers, photos and videos, now right from our mobile app. It’s available now on Android and iOS.

Lake Access

Kesagami Lake is a fly-in lake. Kesagami Wilderness Lodge is the only camp on the lake, and has been featured in many outdoor magazines. See kesagami.com for information.

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Lodging and Camping

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Yellow Perch

Confirmed by Albert10 on Kesagami Lake

6 years ago

White Sucker

Confirmed by Albert10 on Kesagami Lake

6 years ago

Burbot

Confirmed by Albert10 on Kesagami Lake

6 years ago

Lake Whitefish

Confirmed by Albert10 on Kesagami Lake

6 years ago

Writeup

It’s no exaggeration to describe Kesagami Lake as a northern pike hot spot, Ontario’s premier trophy pike lake. This large and remote lake lies entirely within Kesagami Provincial Park in the remote James Bay lowlands north of Cochrane, Ont. The lake is accessible only by float plane and is within a few hundred kilometres of the Arctic Circle. As Charlie McDonald, manager of Kesagami Wilderness Lodge notes, the lake holds the Canadian record for largest caught and released pike, a record that has been broken unofficially several times since it was set 20 years ago. The largest pike on record is 54 inches and lots have been caught bigger than 50 inches. Part of the reason for this is the catch and release policy, and the single, barbless hook policy. While not regulations, per se, these things help to retain the larger fish. Walleye fishing can be equally rewarding. McDonald reports that anglers can sometimes catch more than 100 fish a day. One pair set a daily record of more than 400 fish in 2010. McDonald also notes that the fishing season is short, just over 8 weeks long, so anglers should get there while they can. There are some great trip reports and photos on The Angler’s Atlas website. See anglersatlas.com/place/186139/kesagami-lake for details. Add your own map markers, photos and videos, now right from our mobile app. It’s available now on Android and iOS. Lake Access Kesagami Lake is a fly-in lake. Kesagami Wilderness Lodge is the only camp on the lake, and has been featured in many outdoor magazines. See kesagami.com for information.

8 years ago

Stukatr21

Northern Pike

A 46" beast of a Northern Pike!

8 years ago

Northern Pike

Confirmed by AlisonAngler on Kesagami Lake

8 years ago

Walleye

Confirmed by AlisonAngler on Kesagami Lake

8 years ago

Marley121

Casted 4 staright days, and in...

Casted 4 staright days, and in the last hour of the trip up to Kesagami Lake Lodge this Northern Pike smashed the black spinner bait on the end of my line.

9 years ago

sailor613

After more than 20 years...

After more than 20 years attempting to catch a Northern Pike to achieve the "In Fisherman" Master Angler Award (43 in) I finally caught my biggest Pike ever in the far north. The great great Grandmother was over 40 years old, 45 inches long and 32 lbs! We gently let her go to live on.

9 years ago

TheBassfish3r

Kesagami Wilderness Lodge Presents: Baits for Walleye Fishing

Hey everyone, make sure to check out our latest Youtube video which tells you some of the best Walleye baits to use at Kesagami Wilderness Lodge. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4dU-ae9l0R4&feature=youtu.be

10 years ago

TheBassfish3r

Hard work always pays off

It can’t get much better than this. The feeling of releasing a giant Northern Pike when you know that all that hard work has paid off in the end.

10 years ago

FishnDave

Kasagami Lake Trip June 2016

I'm doing a 7 day fishing trip to Kasagami Lake in early June 2016, anyone care to share tips and hotspot info?

10 years ago

bperry44

A True Northern Gem

The guide life is something special when you can introduce many different anglers from around the province or country to the phenomenal fisheries Ontario has to offer. I was lucky enough on this day to get in a few casts my self and was greeted by my PB Northern Pike at 45" at the beautiful and remote Kesagami Wilderness Lodge!

11 years ago

bperry44

Kesagami Gator

Taking a kid fishing is something I love to do, especially when guiding at Kesagami Wilderness Lodge in remote Northern Ontario. I had the honor of sharing the boat with my good buddy Duncan and we had no issues finding some trophy pike Kesagami can produce.

11 years ago

charliemcd

Kesagami - Unbelievable fishing

The Maxymiw brothers completed another fantastic trip. In over 5 and a half days they caught and released 1523 fish. On their last day, with their guide and friend, Bruce Leeson, they caught 408 fish. Their last day also produced this 31" walleye - biggest walleye of the year so far at Kesagami Lodge.

12 years ago

adleach11

Kesagami Lake Wilderness

Pike and Walleye are the primary species on this lake. it is only accessable via float plane or boat plane provided by one of the few Outfitters on the lake. It is within a few hounded Km of the Arctic circle. tackle regulations on this lake limit you to using single barbless hooks only

13 years ago

Other Marker Added

adleach11

This Lake is only accessible to people via one of the Outfitters on the lake

13 years ago

Other Marker Added

adleach11

Pike and Walleye. major species. on this lake

13 years ago

KesagamiLodge

The Kesagami Experience

http://youtu.be/XeQOR9-90P0

13 years ago

AnglersAtlas

New Maps For Kesagami Lake

We've added a depth chart and two topographic maps for Kesagami Lake in Northern Ontario. The lake lies entirely within Kesagami Lake Provincial Park and is only accessible by floatplane. Prepare for a truly remote wilderness experience when heading to this lake.

13 years ago