Fishing at Budall Lake, Thunder Bay District, Ontario

• Overview

  Budall Lake is set in Thunder Bay District, Ontario. The setting is spruce and muskeg on every side. At roughly 7 hectares, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. On size it sits at the modest end of our Thunder Bay District list. You are 42 km from Manitouwadge. Further out sit Terrace Bay (62 km) and Schreiber (73 km). This one is safely inside the county line.

• Where to Fish on Budall Lake

  Our records carry no depth, so judge it from the bank. Weed, then depth: that is the order to fish a water of this kind. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. County-wide records name cisco, blackfin cisco and rainbow smelt. The list covers the county rather than this water alone, so treat it as a guide. Treat Budall Lake as a water to read rather than to cover.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July near 16°C and January near -16°C on the long-run figures. Cold dominates the year and the fishing works around it. Look for the thaw near late April; the fishing lifts straight after. Expect the water usable from around late April until roughly mid November. September and October fish steadily right up to the freeze. The season on Budall Lake rarely departs from it.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing in our records says who may fish here. There is no mapped parking or launch close by, which usually means walking in. One rod, a handful of hooks and floats, and a few small lures are enough for this water. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. Roccian Lake sits 2.1 km off and takes the overflow. For Budall Lake, the notice at the access point is the final word.