Broadsword Lake near Longlac: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Look for Broadsword Lake in the Thunder Bay District part of Ontario. The country round it is boreal forest from end to end. Roughly 57 hectares: a morning covers one end, an afternoon the other. The outline measures near 8.0 km, so local knowledge counts. The nearest place of any size is Longlac, 32 km away. It is 247 km to Thunder Bay, the nearest city. The nearest boundary is a fair way off.

• Where to Fish on Broadsword Lake

  Without a survey to go on, judge depth from how the bank falls away. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. Across Thunder Bay District, recorded fish include cisco, blackfin cisco, rainbow smelt, bloater and shortjaw cisco. The list covers the county rather than this water alone, so treat it as a guide. Read Broadsword Lake for ten minutes before the first cast goes out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate records put July near 16°C and January near -18°C. Cold dominates the calendar on water this far north. The freeze runs deep into the year, with break-up near early May. Averages suggest open water from about early May through to roughly mid November. The strongest runs come at either end of the open season. At Broadsword Lake the season follows that pattern closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. This is a natural basin, not a dammed one. 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. Sort the permit out before you load the car. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. Pout Lake sits 2.4 km off and takes the overflow. Check the current arrangement for Broadsword Lake.