Charlotte Lake near Bonnyville: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Look for Charlotte Lake in the Municipal District of Bonnyville No. 87 part of Alberta. Country round the bank runs to northern bush. At some 7.94 sq km it is far too large to cover on foot in a day. Bonnyville sits 7.7 km from the bank. Grand Centre is 32 km away, with Cold Lake at 36 km. Round about: Barreyre Lake sits 5.3 km out, Landry Lake just 5.7 km, Jessie Lake sits 7.6 km out, Beartrap Lake just 8.1 km and Ernestina Lake sits 11 km out. The county edge is within a short distance of the bank.

• Where to Fish on Charlotte Lake

  Our records carry no depth, so judge it from the bank. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. Municipal District of Bonnyville No. 87 records list yellow perch, Iowa darter, walleye and white sucker among the fish reported. The county list is broader than any single water. Charlotte Lake gives up its fish to patience rather than distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The year swings from about -17°C in January to roughly 17°C in July. Water stays cold even at the height of the year. Ice fishing carries the winter, and the water opens about late April. The season between ice runs from about late April to mid November. The first weeks of open water and the last are the ones to plan for. It holds true on Charlotte Lake more years than not.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. Mapping flags this water as intermittent: it can be dry for part of the year, so check before travelling. No made access appears within a short radius, so plan to park on a verge and walk. A wire trace and a big bright lure handle the pike; deep water asks for a heavier spoon. A phone call first saves an afternoon. Night access is frequently treated as a separate matter. For a change of water, Barreyre Lake is 5.3 km distant. Nothing here settles the position at Charlotte Lake for certain.