Amik Lake Fishing near Greenstone, Ontario

• Overview

  Amik Lake is set in Thunder Bay District, Ontario. The surface lies 332 metres up. With some 15 hectares of water, there is room for a boat but no need of one. The whole outline is near 2.2 km, and most of it is walkable. It is one of the smaller waters we list in Thunder Bay District. Greenstone lies 39 km from the water. It is 180 km to Thunder Bay, the nearest city. There is no boundary nearby to worry about.

• Where to Fish on Amik Lake

  There is no published depth for this one, so start shallow and work out. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Across Thunder Bay District, recorded fish include cisco, blackfin cisco, rainbow smelt, bloater and shortjaw cisco. These are county-wide records, so not all of them will be in this water. On Amik Lake that means starting tight and working out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July is the warm end of the year here, averaging about 16°C, while January sits near -20°C. The year here is short and sharp: a long lid, then a burst of open water. Winter locks it down, and early May brings it back. From about early May to around mid November, expect open water on the long-run figures. September and October fish steadily right up to the freeze. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Amik Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  The rules here are undocumented as far as public sources go. No dam controls it, and the level follows the season. No launch point is recorded nearby, so this is a bank water unless you carry a boat in. Keep the gear simple: light line, small hooks, split shot and a couple of proven lures. Rules for this water may differ from the county norm. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. For a change of water, Diamond Drill Lake is 1.7 km distant. The position on Amik Lake is worth confirming on the day.