Bouchard Lake in Cochrane District: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Bouchard Lake is set in Cochrane District, Ontario. Height above sea level is 288 metres. This is a pocket water of some 7 hectares, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. It is one of the smaller waters we list in Cochrane District. Timmins is the closest place, 18 km off. It is 239 km to Greater Sudbury, the nearest city. Rules here are straightforward: one set of provincial rules.

• Where to Fish on Bouchard Lake

  No figure exists for depth, so let the water show you. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Weed, then depth: that is the order to fish a water of this kind. Records held for Cochrane District cover northern pike, yellow perch and white sucker. Species recorded across the county may be limited to a few waters. On Bouchard Lake the quiet end is the one worth the extra effort.

• Seasonal Patterns

  On the long-term average, July reads 17°C and January reads -18°C. Seasons are distinct, and each one fishes differently. Once it clears, about early May, the fishing comes on quickly. From about early May to around mid November, expect open water on the long-run figures. From the thaw to midsummer the fishing improves week by week. On Bouchard Lake that shapes the whole year.

• Tackle & Baits

  The rules here are undocumented as far as public sources go. Access points are not mapped for this water, which suits people who like quiet. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. Should this one be busy, Duck Lake is 1 km off. Nothing on Bouchard Lake should be assumed from this page alone.