There’s a fish with your name on it in Nipigon and Hot Take Angling will help you catch it! With Captain Ayden at the helm, you’ll benefit from years of knowledge and experience.
Local species include Brook Trout, Northern Pike, Lake Trout, Muskie, Rainbow Trout (Steelhead), Brown Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye, and more. On the day of your trip, you’re likely to use light or heavy tackle. Capt. Ayden also offers fly fishing on request.
Any fish within the legal limit is yours to keep. Plus, you can have your catch cleaned. How’s that for fresh seafood?
Your adventure begins aboard an 18’ Alumacraft aluminum fishing boat with a capacity for 4 passengers. It comes with all the essentials no fishing machine can run without. Your captain will provide rods and reels, along with lures.
Before coming aboard, you may be required to buy a local fishing license for everyone in your group. This information is usually available online, or you can ask the captain. Some species might be protected or require a tag to keep them, so make sure you know what to expect.
A few items to bring include sunblock (non-spray), bottled water, and sunglasses. Drinks will be available for you. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, but try to avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles. There will be some light snacks included on board.
If there’s more you’d like to know about fishing with Hot Take Angling, just send Capt. Ayden a message down below.
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Ayden Ricker-Held
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Full day Trip – Nipigon on July 24, 2024
I fished Lake Nipigon with Ayden and had a great day! Caught tons of great pike, giant ones which was my hope and goal. Ayden hunted the hot spots and found them and as I told him over and over I had an absolute ’blast’ fishing that day! Exceeded all of my expectations! I highly recommend Ayden for your Guide Services—-he is top notch!!! Thank You for a great day Ayden!!!
I fished Lake Nipigon with Ayden and had a great day! Caught tons of great pike, giant ones which was my hope and goal. Ayden hunted the hot spots and found them and as I told him over and over I had an absolute ’blast’ fishing that day! Exceeded all of my expectations! I highly recommend Ayden for your Guide Services—-he is top notch!!! Thank You for a great day Ayden!!!
Morton, Minnesota
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Full day Trip – Nipigon on July 13, 2023
Ayden was awesome. He gave us options on where to fish based on what was biting and the weather conditions. He had great knowledge of the area of Lake Superior that we ended up fishing, had us on bites all day, and we landed some really nice trout. He has great equipment and gave us helpful pointers all day. Ayden is a super friendly and personable guy, with what is clearly a lifelong passion for fishing. If you’re looking for a charter in this area, he is the guy you should book.
Ayden was awesome. He gave us options on where to fish based on what was biting and the weather conditions. He had great knowledge of the area of Lake Superior that we ended up fishing, had us on bites all day, and we landed some really nice trout. He has great equipment and gave us helpful pointers all day. Ayden is a super friendly and personable guy, with what is clearly a lifelong passion for fishing. If you’re looking for a charter in this area, he is the guy you should book.
Jersey City, NJ
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Full day Trip – Nipigon on August 22, 2023
Ayden went the extra mile to get us on fish. He doesn’t stop trying and we had a lot of fun fishing with him. He said we”d catch Brook trout, pike and smallmouth and we did. I don’t think you will find a guide who’ll put in more effort to put together a nice catch.
Ayden went the extra mile to get us on fish. He doesn’t stop trying and we had a lot of fun fishing with him. He said we”d catch Brook trout, pike and smallmouth and we did. I don’t think you will find a guide who’ll put in more effort to put together a nice catch.
Jersey City, NJ
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Full day Trip – Nipigon on August 23, 2023
Had a second trip with Ayden and wish we had another. Today featured a 22 1/2 inch Brook trout. We fished 3 amazing lakes in two days and had fun the whole time.
Had a second trip with Ayden and wish we had another. Today featured a 22 1/2 inch Brook trout. We fished 3 amazing lakes in two days and had fun the whole time.
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Nipigon, Ontario, Canada
I have been fishing my whole life, guiding across Ontario, and fishing tournaments, I have a degree diploma and a master's in researching fishing feeding habits.
River Fishing
Lake Fishing
Backcountry Fishing
Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Fly Fishing
GPS
Fishfinder
Ice Box
Rods, reels & tackle
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
For Walleye, small Pike and small Lakers
Snacks
Drinks
Fly Fishing Equipment
Flies, rods/reels can be arranged, bring own
Deposit non-refundable
If it is unsafe to travel, you may still cancel free of charge or change the date(s) of your booking.
Pickup included in price
You Keep Catch
Selective harvest on Walleye, Lake Trout, Pike
Catch and Release Allowed
Catch and Release is our practice
Catch and Release Mandatory
All Brook Trout, Muskie, etc. will be released
Book with 15% deposit, pay rest to captain
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 15% deposit to guarantee your reservation.
The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:
Cash
Bank Transfer
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