Burnt Dam Lake, Ontario: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Burnt Dam Lake sits in Kenora District, out in Ontario. The bank is 396 metres above sea level. About 3.02 sq km, so local knowledge or a boat saves a lot of walking. Around 19 km of bank, which is a long day on foot. The closest town, Sioux Lookout, is 35 km away. Thunder Bay is the closest city, 247 km away. The nearest edge is a long way off, so local rules apply throughout.

• Where to Fish on Burnt Dam Lake

  Open data we checked carries no depth for this water. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Open biodiversity records for Kenora District list northern pike, longnose sucker, white sucker, johnny darter and logperch. The county figures include rivers and lakes alike. At Burnt Dam Lake the water rewards a slow, careful approach.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Typical July readings run about 18°C; by January the average is down near -19°C. Winter closes the water for a while, and the reopening is worth catching. Winter fishing happens on the ice here, with open water back around late April. Climate figures give an open season running late April to mid November. From the thaw to midsummer the fishing improves week by week. That is the shape of the year on Burnt Dam Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. It formed naturally, so levels move with rainfall rather than with a gate. There is no mapped parking or launch nearby, which keeps numbers down. For the pike, wire up and throw larger lures along the weed edges. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. Failing this one, try Reynolds Lake, 3.9 km away. Check the current arrangement for Burnt Dam Lake.