Nina Moose Lake in Rainy River District: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  This water sits in Rainy River District, Ontario. Everything around it is pine and birch. About 1.65 sq km, so local knowledge or a boat saves a lot of walking. With 7.4 km or so of shoreline, boat anglers cover ground the bank cannot. 33 km away sits Ely, the nearest town. For a city, Thunder Bay is 211 km off. The nearest boundary is well away, so one set of rules covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Nina Moose Lake

  Our records hold no depth for this water. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. County-wide records name northern pike, smallmouth bass and yellow perch. County records show the wider picture rather than this one place. On Nina Moose Lake the obvious spot is not always the productive one.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate normals give 18°C for July and -16°C for January. Winter closes the water for a while, and the reopening is worth catching. Count the season from break-up, usually late April. Open water usually runs from late April until about mid November. Fishing peaks soon after break-up and again before the cold returns. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Nina Moose Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether you may fish here is not something records settle. No dam controls it, and the level follows the season. Mapping shows a campsite some 310 m from the water. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Where the road in crosses private land, ask first. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. Failing this one, try Lamb Lake, 2 km away. The position on Nina Moose Lake is worth confirming on the day.