Lake Nipissing Cottage Resorts, Fishing Lodges & Marinas
Located between North Bay and West Nipissing in Northeastern Ontario, Lake Nipissing is one of Ontario’s best-known fishing and cottage destinations. Its large size and extensive shoreline have supported generations of fishing camps, family cottage resorts and marina operations.
Unlike lakes where accommodation choices are limited to a handful of properties, Lake Nipissing offers everything from small seven-cottage family resorts to larger fishing lodges with private docks, rental boats and extensive marina facilities.
Anglers visit Lake Nipissing for species including walleye, northern pike, smallmouth bass, largemouth bass and muskellunge, while the lake’s beaches and protected bays also make many of its resorts suitable for family vacations.
Lake Nipissing Resorts & Cottage Rentals
Sunbeam Bungalows
Location: Callander Bay / Callander
Type: Cottage Resort + Marina
Sunbeam Bungalows offers fully equipped one-, two- and three-bedroom self-catering cottages overlooking Callander Bay. The resort also maintains a large sheltered marina with a fleet of fishing boats and space for guests bringing their own boats.
Bowhey’s West Nipissing Resort & Marina
Location: Lavigne / West Arm
Type: Marina + Cottages
Bowhey’s operates five one- and two-bedroom cottage rentals overlooking Lake Nipissing, along with a lakeside marina. Guests also have access to a sandy beach, swimming pool, canoes, kayaks and pedal boats.
This is one I’d definitely highlight because it fits our Marina + Cottages category perfectly.
The West Arm Lodge
Location: West Arm
Type: Fishing Lodge + Cottages
The West Arm Lodge operates 11 private waterfront cottages—ten two-bedroom cottages and one larger five-bedroom cottage. Each has its own private dock, and 16-foot fishing boats are available for rent.
GraceLand Cottages & Rentals
Location: Lavigne
Type: Cottage Resort + Boat Rentals
GraceLand offers multiple lakefront cottages with private decks and direct Lake Nipissing access. Fishing amenities include rental boats, fish-cleaning facilities and waterfront docks.
Saenchiur Flechey Lodge
Location: Monetville / West Arm–West Bay
Type: Cottage Resort + Fishing Lodge
Saenchiur Flechey is a smaller operation with six cottages on Lake Nipissing. Its combination of fishing-oriented accommodations and family resort amenities makes it another strong fit for our directory.
Mashkinonje Resort
Location: West Arm / Mashkinonje Provincial Park
Type: Cabin Resort
Mashkinonje is a road-access resort with 11 self-contained cabins on the West Arm of Lake Nipissing. Cabins include kitchens, private washrooms, decks and BBQs, while the surrounding waterways provide extensive fishing opportunities.
Lake Point Cottages
Location: South Shore / Callander
Type: Cottage Resort
Lake Point is a family cottage resort with seven rental cottages in a quiet bay on Lake Nipissing’s south shore. The property has one-, two- and three-bedroom cottages, a sandy beach and its own boat launch.
Cosy Cove Cottages
Location: South Shore / Callander
Type: Cottage Resort + Fishing Facilities
Cosy Cove sits directly on Lake Nipissing’s south shore and offers cottages, a natural sandy beach, fishing facilities and a 200-foot dock with boat ramp. Guests can bring their own boat or rent one from the resort.
Bear Creek Cottages
Location: Callander / South Shore
Type: Cottage Resort + Marina
Bear Creek operates a substantial collection of cabins near Lake Nipissing, with cottages positioned close to its beach, fishing docks and marina. Accommodations range from smaller cottages through larger four-bedroom cabins.
Monetville Tavern & Lodge
Location: Monetville / West Arm
Type: Lodge + Cottage Rentals
Monetville Lodge offers fully furnished cottage rentals on Lake Nipissing along with its lodge/tavern operation. The property promotes fishing and traditional Northern Ontario cottage vacations and operates seasonally from May into September.
More Lake Nipissing Resorts We Should Link
The Lake Nipissing accommodation directories identify several additional established operators that belong on this page rather than being left out.
These include Memquisit Lodge, Fish Bay Marina, Cardinal Park & Marina, Sandy Bay Cottage Resort, Rockport Camp & Cottages, Fish Tale Cabins, Joli Voyageur Resort and Camp La Plage.
I want to do one additional verification pass on those properties’ direct websites before putting links into the published article, rather than sending CrazyForFishing visitors to an outdated or incorrect domain.
That will make the Lake Nipissing page considerably larger than Rice Lake—but that’s a good thing. If we find 18 legitimate resorts with active websites, I think we should link all 18.
Fishing on Lake Nipissing
Lake Nipissing has long been associated with fishing vacations. Depending on the season and area of the lake, anglers pursue walleye, northern pike, smallmouth bass, largemouth bass and muskellunge.
Many accommodations are specifically designed around fishing. Private docks, boat launches, rental fishing boats, fish-cleaning facilities and marina services are common among the properties listed above.
That makes Lake Nipissing especially suitable for visitors who want to stay directly on the water and fish for several days without repeatedly trailering a boat.
Bringing a Boat?
Lake Nipissing has numerous cottage resorts that cater directly to boaters.
Sunbeam Bungalows maintains a sheltered marina with docking for guests’ boats, while Bowhey’s combines cottage rentals with full marina facilities. Cosy Cove provides a 200-foot dock and boat ramp, and every cottage at The West Arm Lodge has a private dock.
Visitors without their own boats also have plenty of options because several resorts rent fishing boats directly from the property.
Find a Lake Nipissing Cottage Resort
Whether you’re planning a dedicated walleye fishing trip, a family cottage vacation or a longer Northern Ontario getaway, Lake Nipissing offers one of the largest selections of waterfront fishing accommodations in Ontario.
Use the links above to visit each resort directly and check its current cottages, fishing packages, boat rentals, rates and availability.