Fishing

If secluded, quiet, scenic and peaceful are all descriptions you are searching for in a Northern Ontario fishing vacation and you want to plan a fishing trip, family vacation or just a getaway, in a wilderness setting – we suggest you contact us at Thunderstock Outfitters, because fishing with us on Kenogaming Lake is exactly all that! You’re going to love our Northeastern Ontario location and remote fishing!

Kenogaming Lake is 14 kms (9 miles) long, with a very healthy population of Walleye and Northern Pike. With many weedy bays, rocky shores, points and underwater structures everywhere… your choice of fishing techniques will find active fish in those key areas. Trolling deeper flats in the summer for large Northern Pike or jigging structure for Walleye are the tricks to catching numbers daily.

Kenogaming Lake is naturally replenished with both fresh water and nutrients from the Northern Watershed’s rivers and streams coming in from the south. With this rich abundance of healthy bait fish, crayfish, minnows, leaches, and many other fish forage, our fishery is very healthy and naturally reproduces.

Thunderstock Outfitters has a trustworthy fleet of 14’ Naden aluminum boats & 9.9 Yamaha four stroke outboards, along with advice from owners that know where to go & what to use – that’s all you’ll need to have an exciting day of fishing and exploring on your next Northern Ontario Fishing Vacation!

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	Everything you dream of in a Canadian adventure. Outstanding service/accommodations…..it’s like coming home to the Canadian wilderness. My family and I have made so many great memories at Thunderstock. I’ve already booked my return trip! Jerry Cannon		Our group has been fishing at this camp for over thirty years. The name of the camp has changed over time but the fishing and the amenities have continually improved, We have seen the average size of the walleye caught increase over the past years likely due to a suggested “Catch and Release” policy. We have also seen owners come and go and have built great relationships with them all over the years. Dave, John and Joe

Questions

What are the best fishing techniques to use while fishing at Thunderstock Outfitters on Kenogaming Lake?
The fishing techniques that we have discovered work best are trolling, jigging structure and casting structure.

What are the best fishing lures to use in Kenogaming Lake?
Worm harnesses, jig & twister tail, casting spoons and casting minnow baits give best results.

What are the best live bait to use for fishing in Kenogaming Lake?
We find that worms, minnows and leeches are the best live bait to use while fishing.

What are the best colours to use while fishing in Kenogaming Lake?
The best colours to use for fishing are pink & orange.

Tackle Advice

Rod, Reel, and Line Suggestion

One 6′ medium light action jigging rod for Walleye
One 6.5′ medium to heavy action cast/trolling rod for Northern Pike
6 – 8lb. good quality mono is suggested for casting and jigging for Walleye
10 – 14lb. braided is recommended for all styles of Pike fishing

Lure Suggestions

Early season and late season, fish are very actively feeding so selecting your fishing tackle, lures and colour are not as important as in the summer season when fish go deeper to cooler water and less bright sun. So during those dog days of summer, jigging with live bait (night crawlers sold on site) and Gulp Alive are very effective…and always remember patience is your best bait!

Colour Suggestions

Fishing Northern Ontario’s “tea stained” waters, orange and brass are always a consistent fish catching combination. Minnow type baits such as Rapala’s J7 in gold & orange, silver & black, perch and fire tiger are the natural colours of the forage in the area.

Jigs in florescent colours like pink, orange, chartreuse and white work well with 4” twister tails in white, orange, chartreuse glitter, pink, and pearl white.

Bait Types Per Fish

Walleye

Minnow type baits for casting and trolling (Rapala Xrap/Husky Jerks)
Assortment of both lead and floating jigs with Twister Tails
Worm harnesses/“Go Getter” type harness
Bottom bouncer style rigs for deep trolling recommended in summer
Drop shot with live bait on structure edges

Northern Pike

Large topwater poppers / prop baits / jitterbugs, for early season spring Pike
Large (6” – 8”) minnow type baits for trolling and casting
Good selection of 3” – 4” spoons
#3 or #4 Mepps style inline spinners
Bottom bouncer style rigs for deep trolling recommended in summer

Spinnerbaits and buzzbaits will work in early spring when Pike are very active BUT we suggest you don’t waste your valuable time on the lake throwing “bass lures”.

Fishing Technique Suggestions Per Fish Type

Walleye
We find that very slow vertical jigging on drop off structure and trolling deep with bottom bouncers work best.

Northern Pike
Casting with quick retrieve on drop offs/deep weed edges or by trolling deep structure with bottom bouncers work well.

Book Your Trip

For guests that would like to make a reservation, simply notify us by email or phone to inform us of your details.

We would require the following details:

number of people in your group
ages of children under 16
dates that you would like to arrive and depart

Then we will reply with all the information you need.

Tips for Group Leaders

Use the following steps to not only be more successful in getting your group members organized but also make your job as a group leader much easier!

Send out a group email to all the people you would like to go on your trip outlining the plans of the trip, the details, and list the total number you’ll be arranging in the group ( “first come first served”)
List our website & Facebook page for their review
List the dates and length of stay you are planning
List the total cost, including discounts, of the package for each member in the group (we will send you that to forward to your group)

After you receive your replies, send another email to the interested members and explain the following:

Each person must send deposits to you (the leader of the group)
Deposit amount is 50% of the price for each individual’s
(Note: Our deposit amounts are less, but with a 50% deposit your members are less likely to cancel last minute on you!)
If the member cancels last minute, THEY MUST find a replacement acceptable by the group, or lose their deposit.

As the leader of the group, you will be responsible to contact us with questions and reservation details.
You are also responsible for sending deposits and paying the final group balance on arrival for the number of people reserved in the group.

Individual group members are welcome to email us or call us with questions or to confirm details anytime but not to send individual deposits.

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