Major Lake Species:  Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Whitefish, Lake Trout

Lake Facts:

• Obabika Lake is located at the end of Hwy. 805 north of Sturgeon Falls in the District of Nipissing
• the lake is part of the Temagami-Smoothwater-Lady Evelyn Lake system
• Obabika is a deep, clear cold water lake that is well oxygenated and low in nutrient content
• the lake reaches maximum depths (on the north end) of 130’+. It is approx. 32 km long
• the lake consists of 2 sections connected by a narrows. While there are some sandy areas (the most notable being a sand bar at mid lake), the shoreline consists primarily of rock rubble with adjacent quick drop offs.
• Keep a eye out for submerged logs and stumps
• there is some sparse weed growth in the bays
• structural features such as island clusters, shoals, underwater humps, points and reefs are fish magnets
• public access to the lake can be had via a portage from the Northwest Arm of Lake Temagami or a portage on the north end of the lake via the Wakimika River. A private resort is located on the south end of the lake
• Obabika Lake is situated within Fisheries Management Zone 11