Fishing at Chippewa

Chippewa Park has been a source of excellent fishing since it was built in the 1940’s. In June this year one angler caught 16.5 lb, 30-inch pike. The angler was quoted as saying “[the park is] Thunder Bay’s biggest secret.” He joked about “people going to these fancy fly in places and here [there is excellent fishing] right in our own backyard.”

There are also perch and lake trout being caught through casting from the shore, from the bridge at the RV Park or from the Rock Dock at the main beach.

Adults require a licence. For Ontario residents check here: Fishing licence (Canadian residents) | Ontario.ca. For US residents you can buy a one-day sport fishing licence without an Outdoors Card. And can purchase it at the Canadian Tire Store 1221 Arthur Street West

P7K 1A7 in Thunder Bay (west of Highway 61)