Antrim Lake Fishing in Sudbury, Ontario

• Overview

  Sudbury, Ontario, is where Antrim Lake sits. The bank gives way to rolling bush. Surface area is around 95 hectares, which gives you real water without needing a boat. With 9.3 km or so of shoreline, boat anglers cover ground the bank cannot. On our Sudbury list it sits near the top for size. The nearest place of any size is Dowling, 44 km away. Beyond it, Rayside-Balfour at 48 km and Valley East at 58 km. No county line comes close, which keeps the paperwork simple.

• Where to Fish on Antrim Lake

  We hold no depth figure for this one. Weed, then depth: that is the order to fish a water of this kind. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. County-wide records name smallmouth bass, northern pike and yellow perch. Records at county level tell you what is around, not what is stocked here. Take Antrim Lake a stretch at a time.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July is the warm end of the year here, averaging about 17°C, while January sits near -15°C. Four clear seasons, with a proper winter at one end. Expect a solid lid for months and a thaw around late April. From about late April to around late November, expect open water on the long-run figures. Fishing peaks soon after break-up and again before the cold returns. Plan around that when you fish Antrim Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. No dam controls it, and the level follows the season. The nearest car park we can see is 1.4 km out, so expect a walk with your gear. Overnight stays are possible 1.4 km away. Check locally before you travel, because a wasted drive is a long one. Some stretches are reserved and marked as such on the ground. Should this one be busy, Raven Lake is 2.6 km off. For Antrim Lake, the notice at the access point is the final word.