Lake St. Joseph

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Lake St. Joseph
Location Ontario
Basin countries Canada
Surface area 493 km2 (190 sq mi)

Lake St. Joseph is a large body of water located in Northwestern Ontario. It is accessed by Highway 599 from the town of Ignace. The closest town is Pickle Lake. This lake is a large freshwater fishery with a wilderness designation. Persons wishing to fish this lake must receive a special permit from the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources. This permit is in addition to any licenses needed. Access is restricted because of the wilderness designation. Most persons wishing to fish this lake will have to stay at one of the fishing camps operating on the eastern end of the lake. There is an outpost camp located on one of the islands in the center of the lake. Main species are walleye, northern pike and yellow perch.

In fur trade days it was part of a canoe route west from James Bay: James Bay, Albany River, Lake St. Joseph, portage, Lac Seul, English River (Ontario), Winnipeg River, Lake Winnipeg.

Coordinates: 51°03′N 90°46′W / 51.050°N 90.767°W / 51.050; -90.767

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