Minnitaki Lake in Ontario, Canada

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Head to Minnitaki Lake for Great Canadian Fishing

Located next to the Municipality of Sioux Lookout in Ontario's Sunset Country, Minnitaki is a well-known lake that offers great fishing for multiple species including tasty walleye, big northern pike, smallmouth bass and lake trout. The lake is quite large with incredible shorelines and lots of classic Canadian Shield structure to fish. 

Facts About Minnitaki Lake

  • Location and Size This is a big lake at 46,500 acres with over 250 miles of shoreline!
  • Fishing Catch a variety of sports fish including walleye, northern pike, muskie, bass and lake trout.
  • Did You Know... The MNR does data collection on Minnitaki with tagged fish that anglers are asked to report if they catch one.

A True Canadian Fishing Adventure

Fish Minnitaki Lake

Minnitaki Lak is one of the larger lakes in Sunset Country so it offers everything you would expect of a Canadian fishing destination - and more. Bring a variety of tackle if you want to sample everything the lake offers in terms of fishing. Bring some bucktails for the muskie and spinner baits for smallmouth bass. Jig for walleye and cast spoons for big northern pike. You can even bring down-riggers along to go after lake trout in the deepest parts of the lake.

Lodging on Minnitaki Lake

You have a good variety of choices for lodging on the lake. Drive-to accommodations allow you to bring your own boat and you have a choice of American Plan Lodges or rent a housekeeping cabin to stay at - as well as places around Sioux Lookout - Ojibway Park - where you can camp. Use the list below to find the best place for you to stay on this incredible lake!