Fishing Alice Lake in Algoma, Ontario

• Overview

  Algoma, Ontario, is where Alice Lake sits. This is northern bush ground. Around 17 hectares of surface means several distinct areas to work. The whole outline is near 2.2 km, and most of it is walkable. 24 km away sits Wawa, the nearest town. After that come Chapleau at 105 km and Hornepayne at 112 km. Other water within reach: Eva Lake at 1.3 km, Punk Lake within 1.9 km, Emerald Lake at 2.4 km, Reynolds Lake within 2.8 km and Lost Sky Pilot Lake at 2.9 km. There is no boundary nearby to worry about.

• Where to Fish on Alice Lake

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Species logged across Algoma include walleye, northern pike and Iowa darter. These are county-wide records, so not all of them will be in this water. Work Alice Lake in sections rather than trying to cover it.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-run averages give July about 16°C and January about -16°C. The year here is short and sharp: a long lid, then a burst of open water. The open season starts with the thaw, near enough early May. Open water usually runs from early May until about mid November. Fish feed hardest at the start and the close of the open season. It holds true on Alice Lake more years than not.

• Tackle & Baits

  Who may fish here is not settled in anything we hold. It formed naturally, so levels move with rainfall rather than with a gate. Public data shows nothing built here, so treat the whole approach as informal. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Rules differ from one water to the next round here. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. The nearest alternative is Eva Lake, 1.3 km out. Confirm before you fish Alice Lake.