Wunnummin Lake

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Wunnummin Lake is a vast, remote freshwater lake situated in the Kenora District of northwestern Ontario, Canada, at approximately 52°55′N, 89°10′W. Resting within the rugged Canadian Shield landscape, this wilderness lake is the heart of the Wunnumin Lake First Nation community, located roughly 177 km northeast of Pickle Lake and 360 km northeast of Sioux Lookout. The lake's pristine waters and surrounding boreal wilderness make it a true northern angling destination, offering exceptional fishing in an environment largely untouched by the pressures of heavy recreational development. The area is deeply connected to the Oji-Cree people, whose traditions of fishing, hunting, and stewardship of the land have shaped this landscape for generations.

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Species & education

Learn what type of fish are at Wunnummin Lake and what's needed to catch them.

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Fishing spots, boat ramps & amenities

Learn how to get on Wunnummin Lake. Uncover great fishing access points, boat ramps, and all the facilities you need for an unforgettable day on the water. Some locations shown may border or include private property. Always check property boundaries and applicable regulations before visiting. onWater's Public & Private Land layer can help you plan your access with confidence.

The Canadian Shield geology of Wunnummin Lake creates classic northern Ontario structure — rocky points, submerged shoals, weedy bays, and irregular shorelines. Walleye tend to concentrate around rocky structure and depth transitions, while northern pike favor the shallower, vegetated bays and areas near tributary inflows. The Pipestone River, which connects to the Wunnummin Lake area, provides additional fishing opportunities and serves as a traditional access route through the region.

Know where you can legally fish on Wunnummin Lake

See public and private land boundaries along the water, turn on private parcels with owner details to know where permission is required, and find land-trust parcels that offer permitted fishing access.

On licenses and regulations

Ontario Boating Regulations

This page explains what a Pleasure Craft License is, who needs one, how to apply for one, and how to keep your information up to date.

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Ontario Fishing License

To fish in Ontario, individuals aged 18 to 64 require both an Outdoors Card and a valid fishing license. The Outdoors Card serves as a personal identification for licensing and is typically valid for three years.

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Ontario Fishing Regulations

An annual guide to the rules and regulations for recreational fishing in Ontario. It contains information about recreational fishing licences, open seasons and catch limits, as well as up-to-date fishing regulations for each fishing zone.

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Ontario Stream Access Laws

What you need to know about camping and other recreational activities on Ontario’s Crown land (also known as public land). This excludes provincial parks and conservation reserves.

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Take Wunnummin Lake with you

The onWater Fish app keeps this water's access points, species and conditions in your pocket, with the tools you use once you're there.

Use the map without signal
Download the map around Wunnummin Lake to use it offline when coverage drops.
Log your catches here
Keep a private fishing journal for Wunnummin Lake to find where and when fish are biting for you.
HD depth charts from Garmin
Find drop offs, ledges, channels, points and shallow flats with Garmin depth charts in the app.