Major Lake Species: Northern Pike, Walleye, Smallmouth Bass, Yellow Perch
Lake Facts:
Wicksteed Lake is located east of the village of Marten River in the District of Nipissing
co-ordinates: Lat. 49° 19′ 05″ Long. 84° 47′ 02″
the Marten River flows into the lake on the north end and exits the south end via the Wicksteed Hydro Dam on its way to Marten Lake
the lake lies within the boundaries of the Kenny Forest Provincial Nature Reserve
the lake reaches depths of 40’+
this long and narrow lake (except of the irregularly shaped south end) has a variety of structure and cover including islands, points, rock piles, shoals, slow tapering and quick drop offs, weed beds, submerged stumps and logs
a public boat launch is located adjacent to the dam
the major fish species include northern pike, walleye, smallmouth bass and yellow perch
Wicksteed Lake is located within Fisheries Management Zone 11