Hot Take Angling 

5.0/5 (4 reviews)
 25 2nd Street, Nipigon, ON P0T 2J0, Canada

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.

Ayden Ricker-Held

Captain

Ayden Ricker-Held

9 years of experience
 responds within an hour

Most popular features:

 Pickup Included
 You Keep Catch
 Catch cleaning & filleting
 Drinks
 Ice Box
 Rods, reels & tackle
 Food (Snacks)

Trip availability and prices

Trip Date:
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Group Size:
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Full Day Trip - Niagara River
Low rate deposit non-refundable
8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
Price for 2 people
US $498 
Full Day Trip – Detroit River
Low rate deposit non-refundable
8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip Apr 1 - May 1
Price for 2 people
US $498 
Full Day Trip – Lake Erie
Low rate deposit non-refundable
8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
Price for 2 people
US $498 
Full Day Trip – Lake St. Clair
Low rate deposit non-refundable
10 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip Oct 1 - Nov 15
Price for up to 4 people
US $498 
Full day Trip – Nipigon
Low rate deposit non-refundable
10 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip May 20 - Sep 15
Price for 2 people
US $527 
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Customer reviews

Rating summary

5.0/5
out of 5 stars from 4 reviews
Boat
5.0/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
5.0/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (11)

Great Trip!
Full Day Fishing with Ayden
Full Day Fishing with Ayden
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Angler rating

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Appropriate for children

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Friendly captain

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Satisfied with the boat

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Recommend this charter

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Caught fish

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Dave H.
Dave H.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great Trip!

VERIFIED

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!!!  

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 Dave H. recommends Hot Take Angling

Bryan P.
Bryan P.

Morton, Minnesota

5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Fantastic Full Day Trip with Ayden

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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.  

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 Bryan P. recommends Hot Take Angling

Alan S.
Alan S.

Jersey City, NJ

5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Brook trout, Pike and Smallmouth

VERIFIED

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.  

 Alan S. recommends Hot Take Angling

Alan S.
Alan S.

Jersey City, NJ

5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Full Day Fishing with Ayden

VERIFIED

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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FAQs about Hot Take Angling

What are the trip rates for Hot Take Angling?

Hot Take Angling offers the following trips to customers:

  • CA $680 per group, additional CA $50 per person after 2 guests - Full Day Trip - Niagara River (8 hours)
  • CA $680 per group, additional CA $50 per person after 2 guests - Full Day Trip – Detroit River (8 hours)
  • CA $680 per group, additional CA $50 per person after 2 guests - Full Day Trip – Lake Erie (8 hours)
  • CA $680 per group - Full Day Trip – Lake St. Clair (10 hours)
  • CA $720 per group, additional CA $50 per person after 2 guests - Full day Trip – Nipigon (10 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with Hot Take Angling?

When you book a trip with Hot Take Angling, you can expect the following amenities onboard:

  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Ice Box
What's included in the trip price with Hot Take Angling?

Trips booked with Hot Take Angling include:

  • 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 )
What types of fishing does Hot Take Angling offer?

Hot Take Angling offers the following types of fishing:

  • River Fishing
  • Lake Fishing
  • Backcountry Fishing
What fishing techniques does Hot Take Angling offer?

Hot Take Angling offers the following fishing techniques:

  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Fly Fishing
Which fish species can I catch with Hot Take Angling?

Top targeted fish species with Hot Take Angling include:

  • Bass (Smallmouth)
  • Brook Trout
  • Brown Trout
  • Lake Trout
  • Muskellunge (Musky)
  • Pike (Northern)
  • Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
  • Walleye

Your captain

Ayden Ricker-Held

Nipigon, Ontario, Canada

4 Customer reviews
Member since March 2023

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.

The fish you can target

Smallmouth Bass
Smallmouth Bass
Brook Trout
Brook Trout
Brown Trout
Brown Trout
Lake Trout
Lake Trout
Muskellunge (Musky)
Muskellunge (Musky)
Northern Pike
Northern Pike
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Walleye
Walleye

What is the boat like?

Boat Image
Boat category
Skiffs and flats boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
18 ft
Year built
2020
Boat manufacturer
Alumacraft
Boat type
Aluminum fishing

Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 90HP
Max cruising speed
19 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

River Fishing

Lake Fishing

Backcountry Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle

Heavy Tackle

Fly Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS

Fishfinder

Ice Box

What’s included in the trip price

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

How cancellations work

Deposit non-refundable

If it is unsafe to travel, you may still cancel free of charge or change the date(s) of your booking.

What the listing policies are

Pickup included in price

Transfer from hotels or jetties in Nipigon to departure site is available and included in trip rates.

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

How you can pay

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