Fishing at Belleau Lake, Algoma, Ontario

• Overview

  Belleau Lake sits in Algoma, out in Ontario. It sits in mixed forest. The water covers some 11 hectares, so pick a bank rather than trying to cover it all. The bank runs about 2.0 km all the way round, so one visit can cover most of it. Most waters listed here for Algoma are larger. 12 km away sits Sault Ste. Marie, the nearest town. It is 247 km to Greater Sudbury, the nearest city. The county edge is within a short distance of the bank.

• Where to Fish on Belleau Lake

  Our records hold no depth for this water. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. Across Algoma, recorded fish include walleye, northern pike and Iowa darter. Species recorded across the county may be limited to a few waters. Belleau Lake fishes better once you know its edges.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July runs about 18°C on average, January about -11°C. Winter closes the water for a while, and the reopening is worth catching. After mid April the shallows warm and the fish move up. Open water usually runs from mid April until about early December. Late spring and early autumn carry the year between them. At Belleau Lake the season follows that pattern closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  Our records carry no access rule either way. No dam controls it, and the level follows the season. Mapping is blank for access, so scout the approach before committing the car. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Rules for this water may differ from the county norm. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. If the gate is shut, Syrette Lake at 1.2 km is the nearest alternative. What applies at Belleau Lake may have changed since it was mapped.