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    Temagami – Lake Temagami

    7 Lakeshore Dr, Temagami, ON P0H 2H0

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    Seasonal availabilityDirections Official FMZ 11 rules

    About this water

    A remote wilderness lake with outstanding lake trout fishing and one of Ontario's last old-growth forests. Over 1,400 islands create endless structure.

    Deep, clear Shield lake with old-growth pine shorelines. Cold, clean water. Minimal development.

    Lake TroutWalleyeSmallmouth BassNorthern PikeWhitefish

    FMZ 11 regulations — North Bay & Temagami

    The smallest of the northern Ontario zones, in northeast Ontario. The Ottawa River and Lake Temiskaming (FMZ 12) form its eastern border, and its southern border follows the Pickerel River, Highway 522 and the northern boundary of Algonquin Park.

    • Walleye (Nipissing): 3rd Sat in May – March 15; special slot – release 40–46 cm, S-2/C-1.
    • Muskie: fourth Saturday in June to Dec 15; 137 cm min, S-1/C-0.
    • Lake trout: Jan 1 – Sept 30 on many waters; S-2/C-1.

    Zone check: FMZ 11 confirmed from this water's coordinates against the official Ontario zone boundaries (reviewed 2026-08-12).

    Summary only — always confirm current seasons and limits on the Ontario MNRF FMZ 11 page before your trip.

    Seasonal availability

    Open-season windows for the species found at Temagami – Lake Temagami, taken from the FMZ 11 regulation summary. Green months are within a published open season — they are not a prediction of how well fish will bite.

    Best months to plan a tripany listed species open
    Walleye (Nipissing)3rd Sat in May – March 15
    • special slot – release 40–46 cm, S-2/C-1.
    Lake troutJan 1 – Sept 30 on many waters

    No FMZ 11 season line published in our summary for: Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Whitefish. Check the official page before keeping these species.

    Summary only, and seasons change annually. Confirm dates on the Ontario MNRF FMZ 11 page before your trip.

    Fishing tips

    • Lake Nipissing walleye slot is stricter than most FMZs — memorize it.
    • Temagami-area lake trout drop deep by late June; long-line and downrig.
    • Temagami lake trout go deep in summer. Use lead core line or downriggers to get into the 50–80 ft zone. In spring and fall, they're catchable in 10–20 ft on structure.
    • Access: Public launch at Finlayson Point Provincial Park ($14.50/vehicle). Town dock launch also available.

    Solunar Calendar— Temagami – Lake Temagami

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    Waxing Gibbous

    93% illuminated · Age 12.2d

    Solunar rating93/100

    🌔 Tue, Aug 25

    93% · Rating 93
    minor8:44 PM – 9:44 PM
    major2:14 AM – 4:14 AM
    minor8:44 AM – 9:44 AM
    major2:14 PM – 4:14 PM

    🌔 Wed, Aug 26

    97% · Rating 98
    minor9:29 PM – 10:29 PM
    major2:59 AM – 4:59 AM
    minor9:29 AM – 10:29 AM
    major2:59 PM – 4:59 PM

    🌕 Thu, Aug 27

    100% · Rating 100
    minor10:12 PM – 11:12 PM
    major3:42 AM – 5:42 AM
    minor10:12 AM – 11:12 AM
    major3:42 PM – 5:42 PM

    Major windows (~2 h) cluster around moon transit and antitransit; minor windows (~1 h) around moonrise and moonset. Local approximations — verify against a printed almanac for planning.

    Gear setup

    Setup:
    Medium spinning for walleye/bass; trolling setup for lake trout
    Rod:
    7' medium spinning; 8' trolling rod for lakers
    Reel:
    Size 2500 spinning; level-wind trolling reel
    Line:
    8 lb fluorocarbon; lead core or downrigger for deep trolling
    Best bait:
    Minnows, Worms, Smelt (for lakers)
    Best lures:
    Williams Wabler (silver), Sutton spoon, Tube jig, Small crankbait
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