Boomerang Lake Fishing near Manitouwadge, Ontario

• Overview

  Boomerang Lake is set in Thunder Bay District, Ontario. The water sits 322 metres up. This is sizeable water at about 3.88 sq km, and a boat opens up most of it. Size puts it in the front rank of our Thunder Bay District list. Manitouwadge sits 42 km from here and is the nearest stop. Longlac is 58 km away, with Geraldton at 65 km. It lies deep inside the county rather than near an edge.

• Where to Fish on Boomerang Lake

  No depth figure has reached our records, which makes a plummet useful. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. The productive water is a rod length or two out, not a hundred. Open biodiversity records for Thunder Bay District list cisco, blackfin cisco, rainbow smelt and bloater. The list covers the county rather than this water alone, so treat it as a guide. The shape of Boomerang Lake rewards a slow walk along one bank.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July runs about 16°C on average, January about -18°C. This is a two-season water: locked, then wide open. Once it clears, about early May, the fishing comes on quickly. 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. Boomerang Lake runs to that rhythm year in and year out.

• Tackle & Baits

  No access rule appears in what we hold. Access points are not mapped for this water, which suits people who like quiet. One rod, a handful of hooks and floats, and a few small lures are enough for this water. Provincial rules still apply whatever the bank status. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. Should this one be busy, Excalibur Lake is 3.8 km off. Signs at Boomerang Lake carry more weight than any list.