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