Bear Tooth Lake Fishing Guide, Cochrane District, Ontario

• Overview

  Bear Tooth Lake lies within the bounds of Cochrane District, Ontario. The setting is boreal forest. Surface area is around 94 hectares, which gives you real water without needing a boat. The bank runs about 3.7 km all the way round, so one visit can cover most of it. It is among the larger waters listed here for Cochrane District. Nearest town is Kapuskasing, 25 km off. Hearst is 69 km away, with Smooth Rock Falls at 84 km. The nearest boundary is well away, so one set of rules covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Bear Tooth Lake

  We hold no depth figure for this one. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Across Cochrane District, recorded fish include northern pike, yellow perch and white sucker. The county figures include rivers and lakes alike. Take Bear Tooth Lake a stretch at a time.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July near 17°C and January near -19°C on the long-run figures. The season is measured in weeks rather than months. After early May the shallows warm and the fish move up. Going by climate averages, expect open water from about early May until roughly mid November. The first weeks of open water and the last are the ones to plan for. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Bear Tooth Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public sources are silent on who controls the bank. It formed naturally, so levels move with rainfall rather than with a gate. There is a campsite 1.1 km from the water. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Take the rules with you rather than trusting memory. Where the way in crosses private ground, ask first. Should this one be busy, Smith Lake is 3.2 km off. The position on Bear Tooth Lake is worth confirming on the day.