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In sharp contrast to the rocky, clear-water lakes typical of the Nakina
region, Meta Lake is a relatively shallow, slightly stained, soft-bottomed and
weedy lake. Because of its shallow nature, bottom content and darker water, Meta
Lake ices out and warms more quickly than nearby and adjoining lakes. In the
spring, walleyes from
As elsewhere, the best walleye fishing comes at current flows downstream from spawning courses. From opening day, the north end of Meta Lake and the channel to Brace Lake offer exceptional walleye fishing. Live bait rigs and jigs tipped with minnows are absolutely the bait of choice. As the season progresses, walleyes disperse to points, shoals and the mid-lake island cluster. As summer develops and the water warms, walleyes also move into the lake's weedy sections and hold along weedlines where live-bait spinner rigs or jig 'n' bait combos presented along the weedline / bottom work best. During our visit to Meta Lake Lodge, we experienced some
windy weather - weather which really turned walleyes on ! Around
the mid-lake is Warm water, a soft bottom and shallow water support
abundant weedgrowth throughout Meta Lake. Expansive weedbeds in
back bays and defined weedlines in the main lake attract and
hold fish throughout the summer, especially the lake's numerous
pike. Casting weedless spoons, spinnerbaits, topwater plugs or
Easily accessible from Meta Lake is Ara Lake (W, NP), an exceptional summer walleye fishery in its own right. A classic rocky Shield lake, Ara Lake is a walleye mecca for jig fishermen and trollers. For more adventuresome types, an easy 8-minute walk will take you to Josie Lake, a small back lake, which offers more great walleye action and the chance for a trophy northern pike. A well maintained camp, Meta Lake Lodge offers guests modern, comfortable, log cottages complete with HK kitchens, electric lighting & appliances, shower and sitting room. The main lodge includes a cozy dining hall, serves up incredible meals and offers a recreation centre complete with pool table and TV / VCR. Guides, shore lunch, fish cleaning and freezer service are available. - by Bill Rivers John Wiersema |
the entire system migrate "en masse" to Meta's warmer
waters to feed and spawn, creating an incredible late spring / early summer
fishery.
land
cluster and, in particular, two rock/shoal outcroppings, we
enjoyed exceptional fishing, tossing twistertail jigs to feeding
walleyes - as shallow as four feet in the "surf". Losing a few
(!) jigs to the rock piles was inevitable, but quick limits made
it all worthwhile. 
flashy
spinners will produce lots of northern pike, including some
trophy fish. The 1997 records show that in addition to the great
early-season (late May & June) pike fishing, some of the very
best action for trophy northerns was experienced throughout
August - with big fish relating to fully developed weedbeds and
fast-breaking points/rockpiles. 