Audrey Lake Fishing in Cochrane District, Ontario

• Overview

  Audrey Lake lies in Cochrane District, Ontario. The country round it is spruce and muskeg from end to end. At some 1.91 sq km it is far too large to cover on foot in a day. Shoreline length is close to 11 km, and each section fishes a little differently. It is among the larger waters listed here for Cochrane District. For a base, Smooth Rock Falls sits 95 km out. The nearest city of size is Greater Sudbury, 404 km away. One jurisdiction covers this water end to end.

• Where to Fish on Audrey Lake

  Open data we checked carries no depth for this water. Read the surface for the wind lane, then fish the edge of it. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Species logged across Cochrane District include northern pike, yellow perch, white sucker and Iowa darter. County records show what lives in the area; the local agency holds the water-by-water list. The shape of Audrey Lake rewards a slow walk along one bank.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages move between -20°C in January and 16°C in July. Everything is compressed into the middle of the year. The freeze runs deep into the year, with break-up near early May. The season between ice runs from about early May to mid November. Right after break-up, and again as the nights sharpen, is when to go. Plan any trip to Audrey Lake around it.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing on record says whether the bank is open or closed. 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. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. A phone call first saves an afternoon. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. If the gate is shut, Day Lake at 6.5 km is the nearest alternative. Rules at Audrey Lake are worth checking on the day.