Canoe Channel Fishing in Sudbury, Ontario

• Overview

  The Sudbury end of Ontario holds Canoe Channel. It lies 177 metres above sea level. It is low-lying compared with other Ontario water we list. Nearest town is Lively, 56 km off. Greater Sudbury is 59 km away, with Markstay-Warren at 62 km. Not far off: Pike Lake 1 km away, Rock Lake 2.5 km, Bass Lake 3 km away, Walter Lake 3.6 km and Fox Lake 5 km away. Rules here are straightforward: one set of provincial rules.

• Where to Fish on Canoe Channel

  No depth figure appears in our records, so the bank has to tell you. Gravel runs and silted pools fish quite differently, so treat them apart. The head and tail of a pool beat the body of it. Survey and observation records for Sudbury include smallmouth bass, northern pike, yellow perch, Iowa darter and walleye. County data is a starting point rather than a guarantee. On Canoe Channel the obvious spot is not always the productive one.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Temperature averages peak at 19°C in July and bottom out at -10°C in January. Winter closes the water for a while, and the reopening is worth catching. Ice takes the slower stretches in winter; by mid April the whole run is open again. The lid tends to go about mid April and return around early December. Just after the ice goes and just before it returns, the fishing lifts. Plan any trip to Canoe Channel around it.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public data does not answer the access question here. Access points are not mapped for this water, which suits people who like quiet. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Where the road in crosses private land, ask first. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. Failing this one, try Pike Lake, 1 km away. Confirm access to Canoe Channel locally before you travel.