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Quetico is a paddler/angler’s paradise–where lake trout, northern and walleye pike, and small-mouth bass are plentiful. In the deeper lakes, lake trout are the most sought after species. However, lake trout, found in deep water once the weather and lake temperatures warm, can be found in shallow water in the spring and early fall.
Northern and walleye pike are present in most of the lakes of the region, with the latter providing the main course of many a Quetico shore-lunch. Northern pike are the easiest to catch as this major predator is one to strike first and ask questions later when it comes to your lure.
In selected lakes, anglers can find small-mouth bass. Small-mouth fishing is best in the late spring and early summer. Live bait is prohibited, accept for leeches, which must be purchased in Canada. See the park web site for details.
As of 2008, live and formerly live bait are prohibited in Quetico Park to prevent the introduction of invasive species to its pristine waters. The Park also prohibits barbed hooks. In lieu of purchasing barbless hooks, conventional hooks may be used if they are modified by pinching down the barbs.
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