Fishing Bolan Lake in Timiskaming District, Ontario

• Overview

  Bolan Lake stands in Timiskaming District, Ontario. It lies 344 metres above sea level. About 3 hectares of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. It is a small entry by Timiskaming District standards. Kirkland Lake lies 32 km from the water. It is 226 km to Greater Sudbury, the nearest city. There is no boundary nearby to worry about.

• Where to Fish on Bolan Lake

  There is no published depth for this one, so start shallow and work out. The productive water is a rod length or two out, not a hundred. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Across Timiskaming District, recorded fish include brook trout, northern pike and yellow perch. Species recorded across the county may be limited to a few waters. Fish Bolan Lake to its features, not to its size.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The year swings from about -17°C in January to roughly 17°C in July. A full turn of seasons, with the strongest sport on either side of summer. The open season starts with the thaw, near enough early May. On average, early May opens the water and mid November closes it again. June through September is the settled part of the year, with the shoulders busier for fish. Plan around that when you fish Bolan Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing on record says whether the bank is open or closed. Nothing is mapped in the way of a ramp or car park within a short radius. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Where tickets apply, they are sold in the nearest town rather than on the bank. Audette Lake at 2.4 km is the sensible second choice. Signs at Bolan Lake carry more weight than any list.