Zackcorbin1401 541 Report post Posted August 18, 2021 How’s everyone doing on the river? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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PkdR 11 Report post Posted August 23, 2021 Been out twice on the river now. Spent roughly 4-5hrs both times and 1 hookup for my cousin but it got off(didn’t actually see it to confirm it was a salmon). I did see one get caught both times but that was it. Talked to others at the launch and not much luck with them either. Seems a bit slower, hopefully things will pick up in the next week or so!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duhaus 47 Report post Posted August 23, 2021 Ohhhh, there is nothing like a dozen boats doing the Dam Dance figure 8. Locals thinking they have property rights on the river. Cut lines. Mini domestics happening within boats between hubby n wife. a glorious day…. 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bobber Down 921 Report post Posted August 24, 2021 lol @ Mini domestics. Had a few of those myself. I blame Madonna! 1 Quote Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming - WOW - what a ride!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AB 98 Report post Posted August 26, 2021 Nipigon has a nice launch and I am pretty sure its free. Red Rock Marina is close by, but I think they might charge to launch or park. Either way its more room on the water, fewer clowns in boats and if the salmon aren't in the river then they must still be in the lake waiting for conditions to suit them. I'd concentrate on the area with the last deep water before the river really starts to narrow down.....but that's just me! Good Luck! AB Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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medy 17 Report post Posted August 29, 2021 Does anyone know if the Alexander Dam outflow is supposed to decrease this week? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
walleye seeker 39 Report post Posted August 29, 2021 7 hours ago, medy said: Does anyone know if the Alexander Dam outflow is supposed to decrease this week? Yup looks like they are planning to drop from 300 to 220 CMS (see attached)..I am actually surprised they were able hold at 300 for so long considering how dry this summer has been. Similar to last few late summers, the system appears to be very low. Prior to entering what the water management plans calls the fall spawning period; I believe the rationale is to drop now to ensure there is enough water available through egg incubation to hatch next spring/early winter. It's a delicate balancing act between maintaining enough "wetted" spawning habitat on the big lake and river. The lake gets priority, 60-40. Need to also remember the plan was written with emphasis of the protection of natural/native species, namely Brook trout for this system. Alexand_210827_191210 (1).pdf 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PkdR 11 Report post Posted August 31, 2021 Was on the river today for about 5 hours. Didn’t have a sniff. Did see a couple Salmon get caught though. Seems a little slow still or just slow for me!! I assume the river will be busy this weekend with the annual festival happening, good luck everyone! Tight lines! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LenaAronyk 0 Report post Posted September 2, 2021 Went out in our canoe today from the Nipigon river marina and got a a small pink! Saw a school of about 20 swimming up the shallows towards the bridge too! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kbrest 151 Report post Posted September 3, 2021 First trip out. Got “lucky” I suppose 😉 Surprisingly not very busy for boats today. 7 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MetalFishing 84 Report post Posted September 5, 2021 On 8/26/2021 at 2:20 PM, Snag??? said: Still think it’ll be a while yet, decided to go other way. On the Winnipeg river in Kenora the debate was lotw or river. Decided on river, just taking a break it was wise choice lots walleye few perch. Wife’s bass 👍 nipigon in a week. That’s a great river! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PkdR 11 Report post Posted September 12, 2021 Good day on the river, 2 kings, one pike and one pink. Saw about 6 get caught aswell. Little bit of rain and colder nights has seem to help!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
