Fishing at Rowdy Lake Camp

Dave Koch 41in Pike Rowdy Lake, part of the Sturgeon River system, is a prime destination for Canada walleye fishing and an unforgettable fishing trip in Ontario. At the north end, the breathtaking Sydney Falls flows in, creating stunning scenery and outstanding fishing. Whether you’re after a trophy Walleye, a monster Pike, or a feisty Bass, every cast brings excitement. This diverse fishery features islands, bays, and creeks that provide ideal habitats. The southern end, with its deeper waters, holds more Lake Trout alongside abundant Walleye, Pike, and Bass. Explore our fishing trip packages and four remote walk-in lakes for even more opportunities for walleye fishing in Ontario. Please see our 4 remote walk-in lakes for more fishing options.

Tackle Recommendations

Fishing Lures

Walleye Fishing

1/4 oz – 3/8 oz lead head jigs –colors (plain, white, fluorescent orange, chartreuse) – quantity 50
3” power grubs- colors (white, chartreuse) – quantity 25
Ned Rigs- 2.75″ Green Pumpkin and Crayfish Colors-quantity 25
Berkley Gulp Minnows- 3″, quantity 25
Minnow like crankbaits
Mepps #4 gold and silver

Bass Fishing

1/16-1/4 oz. Lead head jigs plain or colored. 3-5” Grubs and tubes in natural or neutral colors. Ned Rigs 2.75″ in dark and crayfish colors. 4-6” Flukes or jerk shads with a 3-5/0 worm hook in baitfish colors.
Rebel crawfish, shallow and deep runners. 3-5” Stick baits (ie. Husky Jerks, Rattlin Rogue, and X-Raps) in various colors.
Mepps spinners, #3 and #4, squirrel tail and plain, gold and silver blades. 3-6” Swimbaits in various colors. Hard or soft plastic.

Northern Pike Fishing

Spinner baits – colors (white, chartreuse)
¾ oz. five of diamonds spoons
¾ oz. daredevil spoons
2-3 deep trolling baits (dive 15-20 ft.) example: shad raps, wally divers, silver redeye spoons, countdown baits
5-6” gaylen twister tails (white)
buzz baits – top water
zara spooks – top water