Andy Lake Fishing in Sudbury, Ontario

• Overview

  Ontario holds Andy Lake, in Sudbury. It stands 326 metres above sea level. The water covers around 1.08 sq km, which puts most of it out of reach from the bank. The perimeter runs near 5.9 km, so plan the walk before you start. It is among the larger waters listed here for Sudbury. Chapleau at 88 km is the nearest place to stop. Beyond it, Timmins at 90 km and Kapuskasing at 115 km. It sits well inside the county, so one set of rules covers it.

• Where to Fish on Andy Lake

  Our records carry no depth, so judge it from the bank. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Fish documented in Sudbury include smallmouth bass, northern pike, yellow perch, Iowa darter and walleye. Take it as the county picture rather than a promise for this water. At Andy Lake light and wind decide more than tackle does.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warm month here averages 17°C; the cold one sits at -17°C. Ice holds for a long stretch, so the open weeks matter more here than further south. Winter fishing happens on the ice here, with open water back around early May. The season between ice runs from about early May to mid November. The first weeks of open water and the last are the ones to plan for. Andy Lake runs to its own calendar within the local pattern.

• Tackle & Baits

  No public source sets out the position on this bank. It formed naturally, so levels move with rainfall rather than with a gate. The map shows no ramp or car park nearby, so this is a walk-in water. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. If the gate is shut, Tommyfrog Lake at 5.7 km is the nearest alternative. Signs at Andy Lake carry more weight than any list.