Benoit Lake Fishing near Kirkland Lake, Ontario

• Overview

  Benoit Lake is a Cochrane District water, Ontario side. The surface lies 325 metres up. With some 29 hectares of water, there is room for a boat but no need of one. Roughly 3.8 km of bank means you can walk to a fresh area when one goes quiet. Kirkland Lake lies 26 km from the water. Greater Sudbury is the closest city, 209 km away. It lies deep inside the county rather than near an edge.

• Where to Fish on Benoit Lake

  Depth is unknown to us, and the shoreline is the better guide. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Fish documented in Cochrane District include northern pike, yellow perch and white sucker. What holds for the county may not hold for this water. The shape of Benoit Lake decides where the fish sit.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The year swings from about -18°C in January to roughly 17°C in July. Long winters and short summers set the pattern. Ice is part of the season here, ending near early May. On average, early May opens the water and mid November closes it again. Look to early summer and the first cool weeks of autumn. Expect Benoit Lake to follow that timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing on record says whether the bank is open or closed. No dam controls it, and the level follows the season. No made access is recorded, so a short walk in is the likely arrangement. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Some banks are open only from a marked point. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. Youdell Lake sits 1 km off and takes the overflow. For Benoit Lake in particular, ask before you travel.