MAPB Lakes: (Minnitaki, Abram, Pelican and Botsford Lakes)

As if Lac Seul and Big Vermilion Lakes weren’t enough to offer, the list goes on with the MAPB lakes. It just can’t get any better – One camp offering such a variety of species and variety of lakes to enjoy. Of course, one trip won’t cut it as proven by the majority of our repeat customers. All the lakes listed under the MAPB lakes are also accessible by public launches or waterways. These lakes are loaded with a variety of species for your enjoyment such as walleye, northern pike, smallmouth bass and lake trout. With these incredible fishing opportunities we encourage safe handling of all fish and ensure that you limit fish mortality by following the tips on Catch and Release on this site. Regulations for Minnitaki contain several fish sanctuaries with varying open seasons. Our camp management will be more than happy to review these particular regulations over a cup of coffee.

Minnitaki Lake:

Minnitaki Lake is a large lake with numerous islands in the Kenora District near the town of Sioux Lookout. It stretches in length to 38 km (24 miles) with the width of 15 km (9.3 miles) and has a depth of 159 feet at the central basin. This is a big lake at approximately 46,652 acres of water with 240 miles of shoreline with the north side of the lake branching off into three adjoining lakes, rivers and several more islands! You can find a vast array of wilderness and various fish species. Minnitaki Lake is part of the English River System and part of a large chain of lakes. It is well known for its variety of fish species and its mysterious structure of bays, points, reefs and current. The English River flows from Minnitaki Lake over the Abram “chutes” into Abram Lake on the southeast side and exits over the Frog Rapids into Pelican Lake at Frog Rapids Narrows on the northwest side, which then flows into Lac Seul. The Marchington River enters at the northeast point of Abram, traveling east on Abram Lake leads to Botsford Lake and the Sturgeon River. These chains of lakes are not as big as Lac Seul. The densely wooded shoreline is irregular, with rocky and sandy areas as well as fallen trees and submerged logs. Having a good navigation map here is recommended as it can be tricky when out for the first few times. Not surprisingly Lake Trout can be found on Minnitaki Lake. Minnitaki Lake is a well-known lake that offers great fishing for multiple species with incredible shorelines and lots of classic Canadian Shield structure to fish. This lake is especially known for its late season large fish, which can take a little bit different tactic than normal to catch them. But the payoff is Big! Minnitaki Lake offers anglers the variety of Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskie, Smallmouth Bass and of course the Lake Trout. The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry does collect data on Minnitaki Lake with tagged fish that anglers are asked to report if they catch one. In 1989 the chain of lakes was put under a “new” fisheries management program by adding new limits and slot sizes. The fishery was protected and is now reaping the rewards of such a carefully managed program. Just take a look at the Sioux Lookout District Master Angler Release Awards Program! (http://masteranglers.ca/)

Bringing a variety of tackle will get you a sample of what this lake has to offer in terms of fishing. Bring some Bucktails for the Muskie and spinner baits for the Smallies, Jigs for Walleye and cast spoons for the big Northern Pike. You can even bring your down-riggers to go after the Lake Trout for the deepest parts of the lake

Abram Lake:

Abram Lake is near Sioux Lookout, Ontario and is part of the English River-Lac Seul Water System. It is at the mouth of Marchington River and is where the Marchington River and the English River meet. The English River flows from Minnitaki Lake over the Abram Rapids into Abram Lake on the south-east side, and exists over the Frog Rapids into Pelican Lake at Frog Rapids Narrows on the north-west side. The Marchington River enters at the north-east point of the Lake. Abram Lake has a maximum depth of 120 feet and averages 40 feet deep. The widest part of the lake is 19.3 km or 12 miles and the narrowest width is 4.3 km or 2.7 miles. Abram Lake has 3,000 feet of shoreline with three sandy beaches are located on this small offshoot of Minnitaki also joins to Botsford upstream and Pelican/Lac Seul downstream. Abram Lake is a multi-species lake offering exceptional Smallmouth Bass, Walleye, Lake Trout, Muskie and Northern Pike. Be prepared for some heavy action for Walleye, Smallmouth Bass, Lake Trout, Northern Pike and even Muskie when you fish Abram Lake. Look for the many saddles and humps for the Walleye and when you find Walleye, the big predators will be nearby. This is a true multi-species body of water and you can go after a different species of fish each day. There is an endless variety of cover on the lake allowing fish to flourish! The scenic views from the water are spectacular. Enjoy the Canadian outdoors on this beautiful lake.

Pelican Lake:

Pelican Lake is a lake in the Hudson Bay drainage basin in the town of Sioux Lookout in the Kenora District. It sits along Highway 72 beside the town of Sioux Lookout. Pelican Lake is part of the English River Lac Seul water system. It is approximately 8.5 km (5.3 miles) long and 6.3 km (3.9 miles) wide and lies at an elevation of 1,168 feet. While the lake reaches maximum depths of 115 feet, the average depth is around 34 feet. Large areas of very shallow water with abundant aquatic vegetation that is present. The perimeter is approximately 93 km (58 miles) and the lake’s surface area is approximately 5,786 acres in size. The town centre of Sioux Lookout is on the east shore of the lake, the railway point Pelican on the southwest and the Canadian National Railway Transcontinental Main Line (a line used by VIA Rail’s transcontinental Canadian trains) crosses the lake and runs along the west shore. The primary inflow is the English River which comes over the Frog Rapids from Abram Lake at Frog Rapids Narrows at the south end of the lake. Another significant inflow is Vermilion River at the northwest of the lake, arriving from Botham Bay on Big Vermilion Lake. The primary outflow is the English River over the Pelican Falls to Lost Lake at the northwest corner of the lake, which flows via the Winnipeg River and the Nelson River to Hudson Bay.

Pelican Lake offers anglers to fish a multitude of fish species, including Smallmouth Bass, Walleye, Northern Pike, Trout, Whitefish, Perch and Muskie.

Botsford Lake:

Botsford Lake is a lake in the Hudson Bay drainage basin in the Kenora District nearby the town of Sioux Lookout. This lake is accessible by public boat launches and waterways. Botsford Lake is 15 km (9 miles) long and just over 2 km (1.4 miles) wide and is at an elevation of 1,171 feet with maximum depths of 81 feet with average depths of 23 feet. Botsford Lake is approximately 1,327 acres in size. Botsford Lake lies between the settlements of Superior Junction and McDougall Mills with Rosnel on the south shore of the lake. The Sturgeon River flows into Botsford at McDougall Falls on the northeast side from Marchington and exits on the southeast end, flowing towards Abram Lake. The CN transcontinental rail line travels along the entire south shore. Highway 642 runs west of the lake and Highway 516 runs parallel to the north shore. The primary inflow and outflow is the Marchington River, coming in at the northeast end of the lake just downstream of McDougall Falls, and exiting at the southwest end a few kilometres upstream of the river’s mouth at Abram Lake on the English River. A secondary inflow, at the south, is an unnamed creek coming from Black Lake. This lake is loaded with Walleye, Northern Pike, Smallmouth Bass and Lake Trout. With such a variety you are sure to never be bored.

Would you like more info? Please call us toll free at 1-844-905-1001 or email us at info@nuttscountrycabins.com for more information and to plan your trip with Nutt’s Country Cabins on the MAPB Lakes: (Minnitaki, Abram, Pelican and Botsford Lakes). You will be happy you made the call.