■ History
The Nipigon River was formerly known for the size and quantity of the brook trout that were to be found there. However, four dams built on the Nipigon led to a major decline in their population. The four dams are as follows: Cameron Falls Dam built in 1918 Virgin Falls Dam built in 1925 Alexander Dam built in 1930 Pine Portage Dam built in 1950
■ Modern uses
Three hydroelectric dams, Cameron Falls Dam, Alexander Dam, and Pine Portage Dam on the Nipigon provided 2,144 gigawatt-hours in 2000. This however effectively makes travel via boat between Lake Nipigon and Lake Superior impossible. The river is also a popular fishing destination.
■ Fishing
In 1915 Dr Cook caught the world record for the largest brook trout, aka speckled trout, or coaster trout. Four years later, Prince Edward, Prince of Wales (later King Edward VIII and Duke of Windsor), spent time fishing on the Nipigon； a trout that he caught was mounted and today is displayed at the National Archives of Canada. The river also has a run of lake trout, rainbow trout and salmon during various times of the year. Fish that migrate up the river are able to get to the first dam which is located approximately 15 miles (24 km) from the mouth of the river system. The reservoir between the dams are good fishery, especially for large speckled trout and lake trout. Fishing starts the first of May until freeze up at the end of November. The river can be accessed from boat, or fished by shore from various strategic locations.

NW 59.7Km	Lake Nipigon
SE 63.4Km	St Ignace Island
SW 123.8Km	Kaministiquia River
SW 126.0Km	Thunder Bay
SW 136.7Km	Isle Royale National Park
SE 188.6Km	Lake Superior
SE 211.9Km	Pukaskwa National Park
SW 316.1Km	Apostle Islands
NW 324.3Km	Lac Seul

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