Cannon Lake Fishing Guide, Thunder Bay District, Ontario

• Overview

  Cannon Lake falls in Thunder Bay District, part of Ontario. The ground round it is taiga. It covers about 3 hectares, so this is small water you can walk round in under an hour. Most waters listed here for Thunder Bay District are larger. Start from Amethyst Harbour, 21 km down the road. The nearest city of size is Thunder Bay, 54 km away. The nearest boundary is well away, so one set of rules covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Cannon Lake

  Depth is unmeasured here, so let the shoreline guide you. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Read the surface for the wind lane, then fish the edge of it. County-wide records name cisco, blackfin cisco, rainbow smelt and bloater. Take it as the county picture rather than a promise for this water. At Cannon Lake light and wind decide more than tackle does.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Typical July readings run about 17°C; by January the average is down near -16°C. The year here is short and sharp: a long lid, then a burst of open water. Look for the thaw near early May; the fishing lifts straight after. Ice usually gives way near early May, and forms again about mid November. Late spring and early autumn carry the year between them. On Cannon Lake that shapes the whole year.

• Tackle & Baits

  No public source sets out the position on this bank. Mapping shows an empty shoreline: no ramp, no jetty, no marked entry. Keep the gear simple: light line, small hooks, split shot and a couple of proven lures. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Some stretches are reserved and marked as such on the ground. For a change of water, Mountain Lake is 0.9 km distant. Signs at Cannon Lake carry more weight than any list.