Nipisiquit Lake

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Nipisiquit Lake is a 57 acre lake with a maximum depth of 21 feet located completely within Tettegouche State Park; there is a picnic area located at the access on the east end of the lake. Because this lake is completely within the state park and is not a designated trout lake, a fishing license is not required for Minnesota residents. State Park rules do not allow for use of motorized watercraft and gas augers. Access to Nipisiquit Lake is difficult and involves either a 1.7 mile hike from the Tettegouche State Park Trailhead or a 1.7 mile hike into Tettegouche Camp, a paddle across Micmac Lake, and then a short portage (700 feet) into Nipisiquit Lake. In the winter, snowmobiles can be used to get to the lake, but may not be used on the lake.

The purpose of the 2018 survey was to provide an update to the status of the fish community, which is maintained entirely through natural reproduction. Walleye catch in Nipisiquit Lake was near average when compared to similar lakes. The average weight of Walleye sampled was almost 1 3/4 pounds with the heaviest Walleye tipping the scales at roughly 2 3/4 pounds. Average length was approximately 17 inches with the longest fish measuring 21 inches. Five different ages of Walleye were identified in the sample ranging from two to eight. Age-3 fish were the most common and averaged 16 inches long at the time of sampling. Growth of Walleye in Nipisiquit Lake was fast when compared to similar lakes in the area.

The catch of Northern Pike was near average when compared to similar lakes in northeast Minnesota. Most pike sampled were between 19 and 25 inches long, although one large fish measured 39.5 inches and weighed 15.5 pounds. Northern Pike ranged in age from two to 12 with age three and four fish making up the largest portion of the catch. Age three fish averaged 20 inches and age four fish averaged 22 inches at the time of sampling. Northern Pike growth was fast relative to other area lakes.

Catch of adult Yellow Perch was well below average compared to similar lakes with only six sampled in gears designed to sample gamefish. These six fish ranged in length from 5 1/2 to 6 1/2 inches. Nets designed to sample forage were also used in this survey and large numbers of small Yellow Perch were sampled in these nets. In addition to gamefish species, White Sucker, Fathead Minnow, and Golden Shiner were also sampled.

For anglers willing to put in the effort to get to Nipisiquit Lake it offers good Walleye and Northern Pike fishing opportunities for quality sized fish. It's location within the park provides a very scenic and pristine setting for anglers that make the trek.

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