Bull Lake Fishing near Ignace, Ontario

• Overview

  Ontario holds Bull Lake, in Kenora District. It lies 455 metres above sea level. At roughly 6 hectares, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. Most waters listed here for Kenora District are larger. For supplies, Ignace is 9.1 km out. Thunder Bay sits 202 km out, and it is the nearest city worth the name. Rules here are straightforward: one set of provincial rules.

• Where to Fish on Bull Lake

  No depth figure has reached our records, which makes a plummet useful. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Reported across Kenora District: northern pike, longnose sucker and white sucker. County data is a starting point rather than a guarantee. Treat Bull Lake as a water to read rather than to cover.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July to average close to 18°C, with January the cold end at about -19°C. Winter puts a hard lid on this one. The freeze runs deep into the year, with break-up near late April. The water is typically free of ice between late April and mid November. From the thaw to midsummer the fishing improves week by week. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Bull Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether you may fish here is not something records settle. Nothing is listed nearby for parking or launching a boat. For the pike, wire up and throw larger lures along the weed edges. Check whether a boat is allowed before you tow one. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. Should this one be busy, Cow Lake is 0.6 km off. Nothing here settles the position at Bull Lake for certain.