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​Fishing & Lake Info for Wabaskang
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What are size Limits?
We adhere to the Cedar River Watershed Association Requirements
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We encourage the release of all mature fish of other species as well
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What are Quantity Limits?
We are part of Zone 4 in Ontario
Conservation License allows you to keep up to:
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Walleye = 2
Northern = 2
Smallmouth Bass = 1 thru June (less than 13.75")
2 beginning July 1 (any size)​​​
Perch = 25
Lake Trout = 1 (none after September 30th)
Crappie = 10
Whitefish = 6​​​
- Note that Sportsman's Licence is double all of the above except Crappie= 15
The Why
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While we respect you filling your limits and your belly, we are firm on practicing catch and release of larger, mature, breeder class fish. We appreciate and expect our guests to release ALL walleye over 18" and northern over 27.5". No Walleye or Northern larger than these are allowed. These practices along with improving feeder streams and spawning grounds are making the fishing here on Wabaskang better year after year and hopefully for generations to come.
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Read here or more on the philosophy of releasing breeder fish to sustain.
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Wabaskang Lake Highlights:
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Location
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Size
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Species
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Structure
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Depth
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Accessibility
Wabaskang Lake is located in Perrault Falls, Ontario Canada. Perrault Falls is approximately 190 miles from International Falls, Minnesota, border crossing. This pristine area is home to over 130 lakes and over 600,000 acres to fish, hunt, and explore.
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Wabaskang Lake is over 15,000 acres and has approximately 105 miles of shoreline to enjoy. The lake is part of the Cedar River watershed which moves water from its origin on through to the English River and then further west to the Winnipeg River System.
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This incredibly healthy and diverse lake offers a wide variety of species to keep you plenty busy. Wabaskang Lake is host to walleye, northern pike, smallmouth bass, "jumbo" perch, lake trout, whitefish, crappie, and muskie.​
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The lake has a wide variety of structure including islands, sunken islands, rocky shoals, points, bays, sand flats and weed beds. This variety means that there are countless places that hold good numbers of quality fish. Because of the lake's shape and the many islands and protected bays, Wabaskang is fishable even on the windiest of days.
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The deepest part of the lake is over 90 feet but the average lake depth is about 20 feet. Although it is one lake, it is comprised of several smaller bodies of water making it rather easy to fish. Anglers can reach any part of Wabaskang in one boat trip (portaging is not necessary to reach any part of the lake). We feel that it is not necessary to have a guide in order to make your trip one to remember.
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What type of lures should I bring?
​Depends on what species you are targeting, what time of year you are fishing and what your level of confidence is​!
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If you asked me what is the one lure/bait I would use to catch multiple species of fish I would say that you can't go wrong bringing and assorted size of jig heads and soft plastic bodies. Often, you can tip these with a little live bait and target virtually any fish.
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​Generally:​
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Walleye: ​1/16 - 1/2 oz. jig head with soft plastics (paddle tail swimbaits, fluke style baits, twist tails) or live bait, worm harnesses, lindy rigs, crankbaits, hair jigs.
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Northern: Jig heads with soft plastics (paddle tail swimbaits), spinner baits, jerk baits, and topwater baits (buzz baits, etc...). Spoons (gold, 5 of diamonds).
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Smallies: 1/8 - 1/4 oz. jig head with soft plastics, tube jigs, hair jigs, wacky worms, NED rigs, top water lures (Pop-R) or a slip bobber and night crawler all work well.
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Perch: Slip bobber and piece of worm, 1/32 - 1/8 oz. jig head with small plastics, small hair jigs.
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Lake Trout: Trolling spoons, 3/8 -1/2 oz. jig head tipped with minnow imitation plastics or live bait.
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What kind of rod and reel do I need?
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A medium rod with a spinning reel spooled with 15 - 20lb braid will do the job. If you are going to cast larger baits for northerns, you may want a medium/heavy or heavy baitcasting rod and reel spooled with braided line (40 to 60 lb braid). ​
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Most of the time I personally use a medium light rod spooled 15 lb braid and a 20 lb florocarbon liter (3 to 4 ft long) which adds to the fun and challenge. For northerns I use a medium action rod with 15lb braid and a 20 lb flourocarbon liter. It's whatever you feel confident with!
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I do have an extra rod spooled with 6lb momo and a 20 lb florocarbon liter for jigging walleye with live bait. Other than that, I would recommend braided line for most situations.
Do you sell live bait or tackle?
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YES!!! We have minnows, night crawlers and leeches (in season) for purchase in our bait shop.​
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You CANNOT bring live or frozen bait across the border, but you can purchase at retailers such as Clark's Bait Shop (Dryden/Vermillion Bay), Bobby's in Vermilion Bay or 4 Seasons Sportshop in Ear Falls if you prefer to get your own before arriving to camp.
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Yes, we also sell an array of tackle in our office/gift shop at more than fair prices. Great for when you want to try a new color plastic, technique such as bottom bouncing, or if you get bitten off and need a quick replacement.
When is the best time of year to fish on this lake?
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Walleye: ​Good pretty much all season long! There is a strong population of 1 -3 lb fish with many trophy size fish as well (4 - 12lb).
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Northern: Trophy size fish are caught all season long but the best time period is usually the first few weeks of the season when the fish are shallow or from later August thru the end of September.
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Smallies: Many fish in the 3 - 6lb range. Really good fishing all season long!
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Jumbo Perch: Excellent all season long! Lots of fish in the 9 - 13" range. Best time period is usually July and August after the weeds develop.
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Lake Trout: Early spring and late fall are best.
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Given the different depths, layout, and bottom structures of our lake, there is no bad time of year to come fishing
Will you provide me with a lake map?
​YES! Upon your check-in at camp we will give you a high quality map (new and revised for the 2026 season)
Also, there is a larger map in our fish cleaning house that guests will share intel with during their stay. Here is an online version of it.
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We do our best to give some starter suggestions for new guests and share with our guests what has been working recently given conditons.
Licenses and Fees
We do not sell licenses at Tall Pines Camp. However they are conveniently available for purchase online (see link). You can also purchase them on your way to camp just before the 105 in Vermillion Bay at Famous Bobby's or Clarks Bait Shop (Vermilion Bay and Dryden locations)
Outdoor card (Needed for all licenses but valid for 3 years): $6.50 (estimated US dollars)
License can be purchased for 8 days/1 year/3 year with discounted rates for those selecting conservation option. Check options and current prices (listed in Canadian currency) Here.