Nissiamkikam Lake Fishing in Thunder Bay District, Ontario

• Overview

  Nissiamkikam Lake lies within the bounds of Thunder Bay District, Ontario. This is spruce and muskeg ground. It measures about 89 hectares, which is a comfortable size for bank fishing. The margin runs to about 7.8 km in total. The closest town, Greenstone, is 35 km away. The nearest city of size is Thunder Bay, 186 km away. Rules here are straightforward: one set of provincial rules.

• Where to Fish on Nissiamkikam Lake

  Nothing we hold settles how deep this runs. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Weed, then depth: that is the order to fish a water of this kind. Records held for Thunder Bay District cover cisco, blackfin cisco, rainbow smelt and bloater. Records at this level tell you what is in the area. The shape of Nissiamkikam Lake decides where the fish sit.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The seasonal spread runs -20°C to 16°C. Long winters and short summers set the pattern. Look for the thaw near early May; the fishing lifts straight after. Expect the water usable from around early May until roughly mid November. Spring is short and heavy here; autumn is longer and steadier. It holds true on Nissiamkikam Lake more years than not.

• Tackle & Baits

  Who may fish here is not settled in anything we hold. This is a natural basin, not a dammed one. Access points are not mapped for this water, which suits people who like quiet. One rod, a handful of hooks and floats, and a few small lures are enough for this water. Parking is often the real limit rather than the bank itself. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. The nearest alternative is Westman Lake, 2 km out. For Nissiamkikam Lake, the notice at the access point is the final word.