Fishing Biddison Lake in Rainy River District, Ontario

• Overview

  Biddison Lake sits in Rainy River District, out in Ontario. The water sits 350 metres up. About 1.71 sq km, so local knowledge or a boat saves a lot of walking. The perimeter runs near 12 km, so plan the walk before you start. The nearest place of any size is Emo, 41 km away. Fort Frances lies 44 km off, International Falls another 45 km. The nearest edge is a long way off, so local rules apply throughout.

• Where to Fish on Biddison Lake

  Nothing in our records gives a depth for this one. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Species logged across Rainy River District include northern pike, smallmouth bass, yellow perch, walleye and white sucker. What holds for the county may not hold for this water. Biddison Lake repays a walk before the first cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages move between -17°C in January and 19°C in July. A solid cap is the normal state through winter. Ice-out usually falls in late April, and the weeks after it fish hardest. Going by climate averages, expect open water from about late April until roughly mid November. Fish feed hardest at the start and the close of the open season. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Biddison Lake.

• 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. No car park, ramp or path is recorded within easy reach of the shore. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Rules differ from one water to the next round here. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. Failing this one, try Nuttall Lake, 1.6 km away. Treat access at Biddison Lake as something to verify.