Boston Lake, Ontario: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  In Ontario, Boston Lake falls inside Thunder Bay District. The bank gives way to northern bush. With some 65 hectares of water, there is room for a boat but no need of one. With about 4.8 km of edge, you can try several depths in one session. Nearest town is Greenstone, 89 km off. The big place round here is Thunder Bay, 287 km distant. The county line is nowhere near, so one local authority covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Boston Lake

  Depth figures are not published for this one. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. Open biodiversity records for Thunder Bay District list cisco, blackfin cisco, rainbow smelt, bloater and shortjaw cisco. County data is a starting point rather than a guarantee. The near bank of Boston Lake is often the one people ignore.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Average temperature peaks around 16°C in July and bottoms out near -21°C in January. Cold dominates the year and the fishing works around it. The lid arrives early and lasts until roughly early May. The lid tends to go about early May and return around early November. Reckon on open water from spring through to late autumn, with May and June the strongest. It holds true on Boston Lake more years than not.

• Tackle & Baits

  Ownership and access are not documented in what we hold. No dam controls it, and the level follows the season. Mapping is blank for access, so scout the approach before committing the car. Keep the gear simple: light line, small hooks, split shot and a couple of proven lures. Check whether a boat is allowed before you tow one. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. Should this one be busy, Wirehair Lake is 1.8 km off. Ask locally about Boston Lake if anything is unclear.