FISHING AND WILDLIFE
Lake Kipawa and specifically the Northern basin provide the perfect environment for premium fishing and wildlife photograhy. Being totally surrounded by Crown land, the it allows for the observation of an abundance of wildlife in their natural habitat.
Lake Kipawa annually produces trophy class fish.
With it's many bays and channels home to incredible Walleye populations (some reaching 32 inches), ferocious Northern Pike often topping 40 inches, and beautiful Lake Trout that feast on the lakes abundant herring, as well as healthy populations of Smallmouth Bass, and Whitefish, there is always a great place to drop a line fill your creel and perhaps hook a fish of a lifetime!
Lake Kipawa Fishing Seasons
Spring (April - June)
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April
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Lake Trout Season Opens: Trout are in shallow waters, accessible for flatlining.
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Mid May
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Walleye Season Opens: Early season walleye fishing begins.
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Northern Pike Season Opens: Pike are active and accessible for fishing.
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Mid May - Late June
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Walleye Spawn and Post-Spawn: Walleye are found in shallow bays, making them easier to target.
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Lake Trout: Still relatively shallow, with good fishing opportunities.
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Mid to Late June
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Smallmouth Bass Post-Spawn: Smallmouth are active near the surface, ideal for topwater baits.
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Summer (July - August)
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July - August
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Walleye & Smallmouth Bass: Move to deeper waters and feed around mid-lake humps, points, and shoals. Tube baits, leeches, and crankbaits are effective.
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Northern Pike: Holding on rocky drop-offs and deeper points.
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Lake Trout: Found deep at 45-90 feet, though in August they start returning to shallower depths (25-45 feet).
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Fall (September - Early October)
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September
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Northern Pike: Large pike become more active, going on a feeding spree.
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Lake Trout: Found at moderate depths of 45-60 feet; season closes mid-September.
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Late September - Early October
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Big Walleye & Northern Pike: Larger walleye and northern pike are active and feeding, creating excellent fishing conditions.
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