Caswell Lake Fishing Guide, Sudbury, Ontario

• Overview

  You will find Caswell Lake in Sudbury, Ontario. The country here is rolling bush. The water covers some 36 hectares, so pick a bank rather than trying to cover it all. A shoreline of some 4.1 km keeps the choices simple. Capreol lies 98 km from the water. Timmins follows at 100 km, then Valley East at 104 km. The nearest edge is a long way off, so local rules apply throughout.

• Where to Fish on Caswell Lake

  There is no published depth for this one, so start shallow and work out. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. Sudbury records list smallmouth bass, northern pike and yellow perch among the fish reported. It is the county picture; the agency list is water-specific. Caswell Lake gives up its fish to patience rather than distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages here run 17°C at the top of summer and -16°C at the bottom of winter. The season turns properly here, and fish follow it closely. Expect a solid lid for months and a thaw around late April. On average, late April opens the water and mid November closes it again. Reckon on open water from spring through to late autumn, with May and June the strongest. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Caswell Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing in our records says who may fish here. This is a natural basin, not a dammed one. The map shows no ramp or car park nearby, so this is a walk-in water. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. A phone call first saves an afternoon. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. For a change of water, Stewart Lake is 1 km distant. For Caswell Lake, the notice at the access point is the final word.