Argon Lake, Ontario: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  The Thunder Bay District end of Ontario holds Argon Lake. It sits at 486 metres above sea level. At 2.07 sq km this is proper open water rather than a pond. The margin runs to about 8.6 km in total. It is among the larger waters listed here for Thunder Bay District. The closest town, Lappe, is 66 km distant. The nearest city of size is Thunder Bay, 83 km away. No county line comes close, which keeps the paperwork simple.

• Where to Fish on Argon Lake

  Depth is not on record here, so the bank has to tell you. Read the surface for the wind lane, then fish the edge of it. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Public occurrence data for Thunder Bay District names cisco, blackfin cisco, rainbow smelt and bloater. The county figures include rivers and lakes alike. Read Argon Lake for ten minutes before the first cast goes out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The range across the year is -19°C to 17°C. Expect a real winter and a strong spring after it. Ice is part of the season here, ending near early May. On the long-run averages the water opens up around early May and starts locking again about mid November. Just after the ice goes and just before it returns, the fishing lifts. That is the shape of the year on Argon Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  We hold no note on access for this one. No dam controls it, and the level follows the season. Mapping shows no built access close by; expect to walk in from wherever you can leave the car. Keep the gear simple: light line, small hooks, split shot and a couple of proven lures. Check whether a boat is allowed before you tow one. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. Should this one be busy, Peterkin Lake is 2.5 km off. Confirm access to Argon Lake locally before you travel.