Fishing at Camp Lake, Algoma, Ontario

• Overview

  Camp Lake is listed under Algoma, Ontario. Pine and birch runs right down to the water. It runs to roughly 45 hectares — big enough to hold fish away from the bank, small enough to learn. It lies lower than most water we list in Ontario. Nearest town is Elliot Lake, 22 km off. After that come Blind River at 40 km and Little Current at 49 km. No border sits close enough to matter.

• Where to Fish on Camp Lake

  No figure exists for depth, so let the water show you. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Fish documented in Algoma include walleye, northern pike and Iowa darter. Records at this level tell you what is in the area. Camp Lake fishes better once you know its edges.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The range across the year is -10°C to 19°C. Cold locks it up for a good stretch each year. After mid April the shallows warm and the fish move up. From about mid April to around early December, expect open water on the long-run figures. September and October fish steadily right up to the freeze. The season on Camp Lake follows the weather closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  The rules here are undocumented as far as public sources go. No launch point is recorded nearby, so this is a bank water unless you carry a boat in. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Where a permit is needed, the nearest town usually sells it. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. Failing this one, try West Mink Lake, 1.6 km away. Check the position on Camp Lake before loading the car.