Jackfish Lake is part of the Clearwater-Pipestone chain of lakes and is close to the town of Emo, Ontario. This lake has excellent fishing for walleye, smallmouth, perch and northern pike. The many bays and numerous weed beds offer excellent cover, particularly for bass. It's not all that hard to find and catch walleye either - shore lunch awaits! There are several outfitters that operate on or near the lake so check out the member listings below to learn more.
Jackfish Lake, Ontario
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Fishing on Jackfish lake Near Emo, Ontario
Catching Fish on Jackfish Lake
Jackfish Lake offers anglers the opportunity to catch a lot of fish under the right conditions. It is interconnected with other lakes so the fishing around Jackfish Narrows where there is moving water can be particularly good at certain times of the year. For walleye, nothing can replace the success you'll get from using a simple jig and minnow but when you find a school of walleye, switching to a drop-shotting technique can increase your success rate. Small crankbaits and diving raps also work on the walleye. For smallmouth bass spinnerbaits and diving crankbaits will guarantee you success. Pike are relatively easy to catch no matter what you use. Don't overlook the great perch fishing this lake offers.
Lodges and Resorts on Jackfish Lake
Jackfish Lake is utilized by a number of outfitters - see the full list below. While there is no lodge located right on the lake, there are several outfitters with boat-in outpost cabins. You can also access the lake on a daily basis from lodges located on the Clearwater-Pipestone chain of lakes. Stay for a week to truly appreciate the quality fishing this and other lakes on the chain has to offer. The lodges and resorts are there to help you so contact them directly with any questions you may have.