Alice Lake Fishing near Kenora, Ontario

• Overview

  In Ontario, Alice Lake falls inside Kenora District. The country here is mixed forest. The water covers some 38 hectares, so pick a bank rather than trying to cover it all. Bank access stretches around 3.8 km in total. Kenora sits 28 km from here and is the nearest stop. Winnipeg is the closest city, 173 km away. Not far off: Ruby Lake 1.3 km, Camp Four Lake near enough 1.7 km, Beaver Lake 2.7 km, Bear Lake near enough 2.9 km and Fox Lake 3.8 km. It lies deep inside the county rather than near an edge.

• Where to Fish on Alice Lake

  Depth is unmeasured here, so let the shoreline guide you. Weed, then depth: that is the order to fish a water of this kind. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. Across Kenora District, recorded fish include northern pike, longnose sucker, white sucker and johnny darter. Records at county level tell you what is around, not what is stocked here. On Alice Lake the first feature you find is usually worth a session.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-term averages put July at about 19°C and January near -18°C. Winter puts a hard lid on this one. The lid arrives early and lasts until roughly late April. Expect the water usable from around late April until roughly mid November. Early summer and early autumn carry the open-water season. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Alice Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  There is no clear statement anywhere on who can fish it. No dam controls it, and the level follows the season. There is no recorded infrastructure here; expect to find your own way in. For the pike, wire up and throw larger lures along the weed edges. A phone call first saves an afternoon. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. The nearest alternative is Ruby Lake, 1.3 km out. Check the position on Alice Lake before loading the car.