Burntwood Lake in Sudbury: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Burntwood Lake lies within the bounds of Sudbury, Ontario. The surface lies 433 metres up. Surface area runs to roughly 3.72 sq km, so plan for one area rather than the whole. Some 26 km of shoreline means conditions can differ from one end to the other. It is among the larger waters listed here for Sudbury. Some 68 km away sits Chapleau, the nearest settlement. Elliot Lake is 105 km and Thessalon 117 km. No boundary runs near, so the local rules hold throughout.

• Where to Fish on Burntwood Lake

  No published figure covers depth, so learn it as you fish. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. Species logged across Sudbury include smallmouth bass, northern pike, yellow perch and Iowa darter. Records at county level tell you what is around, not what is stocked here. On Burntwood Lake the first feature you find is usually worth a session.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The seasonal spread runs -14°C to 17°C. Winter closes the water for a while, and the reopening is worth catching. Hard water holds through the cold months, breaking up near late April. Average temperatures cross freezing around late April in spring and again near mid November in autumn. Fishing peaks soon after break-up and again before the cold returns. Plan around that when you fish Burntwood Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing we hold confirms whether access is permitted. No dam controls it, and the level follows the season. Mapping shows no built access close by; expect to walk in from wherever you can leave the car. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. Close seasons apply to some species and not others. Shand Lake sits 3.1 km off and takes the overflow. Check the position on Burntwood Lake before loading the car.