The lake has a good supply of Bass, Muskie, Pike and Trout and for those who would like to exchange where you can catch what. If you have a comment or question about fishing on Baptiste, simply fill in the form below.
Fishing Licences
Most Canadian residents need an Ontario-issued Outdoors Card and fishing licence tag to fish in Ontario if they are between 18 and 64 years old.
Most non-residents 18 years of age and older need an Ontario-issued Outdoors Card and fishing licence tag to fish in Ontario
To read more detail click here
Licences may be purchased on the lake at the Baptiste Lake Marina or in Bancroft at the Canadian Tire store.
New Walleye 2008 Regulation
The open season is still Jan 1 to March 15 and from the 3rd Saturday in May to Dec 31.
The change is in the Catch limit.
The limit is now 4 in one day only one of which may be larger than 46cm ( 18.1")
***UPDATE WALLEYE UPDATE SEPTEMBER 2007
Many seasons have passed since we released the first 744 Walleye fall fingerlings in 1999. Since that first effort, thanks to your help, about 12000 more have been released.
![]() From survey results, and anglers calling in reports of fish caught, it is obvious that the walleye are doing well in Baptiste. Heck, even I am catching Walleye regularly.
Since we are still in possession of a permit to release Walleye Fingerlings we would like to purchase and release 2000 this fall. As you are aware, the fingerlings cost $3 apiece.
This year, about $2300 has been donated by supporters. If you were one we thank you.
Sometime in late October when the waters have cooled, fall fingerlings will be available.
These 6 to 8 inch fish will be a welcome addition to Baptiste waters. If you can help with this falls release please send a donation payable to Baptiste Walleye to Baptiste walleye P.O. Box 954 Bancroft K0L 1C0.
If you have caught Walleye this year please let us know by completing a survey form available at Country Fare or online
The survey results will be posted to the Baptiste web site later this fall.
There is room at the bottom of this memo for more pictures. Please take the opportunity to share your picture by e-mailing it to me a_sdavis@sympatico.ca. Our album is growing.
Thanks for your continuing support.
Al Davis Gord Peel et al
WALLEYE Survey Results and On-line Survey Form
Caught a Walleye on the lake? Click here to fill out survey form / see results
2003 walleye project
2003 Walleye UPDATE, photos and detail
2003 Walleye Project supporters
TYPES OF FISH PRESENT
The species of fish present in order of abundance:
Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Maskinonge ( Musky ), Northern Pike and
Yellow Pickeral ( Walleye )
As well the Lake contains populations of:
Rock Bass, Yellow Perch, Trout,
Pumpkinseed, White Sucker, Brown Bullhead, Burbot and Lake Herring.
FLY FISHING ON BAPTISTE
Baptiste has a very healthy population of freshwater's most elusive prize, the musky. Can you imagine catching a muskie on a fly rod?
FAVOURITE FISHING SPOTS
1. Drift fishing in the narrows between Hay and West bay.
2. Drift fishing between the island and the mainland between Grassy and Hay Bay. Across from Forest View.
3. Trolling and casting south shore of Hay Bay for bass and pike
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