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 Great Fishing at Wine Lake Camp & Outposts |
The 8000 acres of Wine Lake are teeming with a wide assortment of game fish. Walleye, Northern Pike, Lake Trout, Perch and Smallmouth anglers return to our lodge year after year. Wine Lake features many islands and countless bays for you and your fishing party to explore. For those who enjoy venturing away from camp you can travel through winding tributaries into several other connecting lakes and river systems, such as: Anishinabi, Beaver, Turn Around, Mud, Ghost, Wabaskang, Halverson, Tipover, and Duck Lakes. This cold clear water lake reaches depths of 100 feet while shallower adjoining lakes are primarily stained.
You may not feel the need to go anywhere as our camp is the only one on Wine Lake. If you want to experience even more remote areas, fly-out charters can be arranged leaving from our dock to other secluded lakes or boat caches are available on five different portage lakes for exciting day trips. The variations are endless! Do as much or as little as you like.
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Go After the Walleye
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In our area, the peak time for reeling in this species is early June, after they have rested from a hearty spawn. The walleye fishing is plentiful amid Wine Lake's many rocky shoals. As well, some of our connecting bodies of water produce successfully from mid-May to September. Use 1/16 - 1/4 oz. jigs, spinners, twister tails, rapalas and live bait (minnows and worms) to lure plenty of feasting-size pickerel. Bounce your jig off the bottom in 8-12 feet of water. Troll along the windy shoreline when there is a "walleye chop" on the lake and baitfish are helping to drive the walleye into a feeding frenzy.
An average catch consists of 1 - 2 pounders but the Ministry of Natural Resources has designated Wine lake as a trophy walleye fishery where 6-12 pounders are very common. While the smaller walleye (14"-18") make for the best eating, hundreds of trophy-size walleye (18" - 32") are caught and released each year. The Wine Lake Conservation District is working hard to guarantee this species will be around for the enjoyment of future generations.
OntarioAnglerAwards.com recognized Wine Lake in 2006 for the largest walleye caught and released in Ontario. A 34" walleye was gently released by Jim Miller of Tallahassee, FL.
The Conservation District policy is to eat only 14" - 18" walleye since the larger ones (brood stock) replenish the lake. |
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Wilderness Northern Pike Fishing
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Many an angler comes to our area to hunt the cagey northern pike. The battle these "big mamas" will give you makes for an exciting, fast-action fishing trip! Our pike will eat almost anything so be prepared with tough leaders and extra line. Drag a rapala or cast a shiny spoon into the cabbage weeds and prepare to match wits with a trophy-size northern. Please gently catch and release these monsters who weigh-in anywhere from 10-25 lbs!
The largest northern are usually landed in spring or late summer and fall. Amateurs and children can enjoy a day's adventure pulling in lively 3-5 pounders. All season long the fishing is consistently good, so come out and give it a whirl. We'll even teach you how to get out all the Y-bones!
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A Rustic Location for Trout Anglers
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In spring and late September try fishing the shallow water for lake trout. These delicious fish can be boiled, grilled or baked. No matter how you do it they make a fine meal! During the heat of the summer, in June, July and August, those angling for trout need to use weights or downriggers to entice the lakers with their light-weight silver and fluorescent spoons.
During the hot season this species likes to hang out at 50-70 feet below surface. We have a catch and release policy for these slow-growing fish who can reach weights of 10-25 pounds. The largest lake trout on record at Wine Lake weighed in at over 41 pounds!
Lake Trout are a rare cold water species. Only 1% of Ontario Lakes still contain any lake trout. Despite this, Ontario boasts nearly 25% of the world's lake trout population. Many trout lakes are vulnerable to damage from pollution, habitat destruction, over-exploitation and the introduction of exotic species. This unique species requires special intervention to insure it's survival. Careful handling and release of trout over 22" helps protect this fragile fish. The OntarioAnglerAwards.com recognized Wine Lake in 2006 as the home of the largest released laker in Ontario. The 45" lake trout was caught by Mike Jones of St. Louis, MO.
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Small Mouth Bass Have Arrived!
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Get a thrill tangling with lively small mouth bass by the Anishinabi Falls. This active species is being reeled in around the 14"-18" size. While protected until their spawn ends in mid-June, their action adds to a day of excitement during the rest of the summer.
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Wine Lake Catch & Release Policy. Put 'em back alive!
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• Trophy fish may be kept only if the angler chooses to have it mounted. However, we highly recommend releasing the fish and ordering a long-lasting graphite replica. Trophy fish have reached sexual maturity and are the main breeders which sustain our top quality fishery. Wine Lake has been carefully managed since 1995 for excellent fishing potential. While fishing in the Wine Lake Conservation District, you will be the beneficiary of this conservation policy where ALL breeding stock are released to replenish the lake
All trophy fish at (or over) these weights must be carefully and immediately returned to the water after landing.
• Walleye 2 lbs. (18") are 5 years old
• Northern Pike 10 lbs. (35 1/2") are 15 yrs. old
• Lake Trout 4 lbs. (22") are 8 years old
• Small Mouth Bass (13 3/4")
Catch and Release cradles are supplied with each boat to insure these trophies may be caught again. Our staff will gladly teach you how to carefully release your trophy with a cradle. Grab a quick photo and measure their length but do not put the fish on a stringer or delay its return to the water in any way. Keep 'em WET & HORIZONTAL!
We are already seeing the payoff from years of careful management. Wine Lake Camp had the 2nd most released trophies for resorts in Ontario in 2006. (Source: OntarioAnglerAwards.com)
"You can only attribute the great trophy fishing to one thing - an ongoing catch & release policy." Mark Mace, Indianapolis, IN.
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