Cavell Lake, Ontario: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Cavell Lake falls in Sudbury, part of Ontario. Land around it is taiga. This is sizeable water at about 2.52 sq km, and a boat opens up most of it. The edge covers about 11 km, enough to hold several distinct areas. It is among the larger waters listed here for Sudbury. The closest town, Chapleau, is 86 km away. For a city, Greater Sudbury is 152 km off. No boundary runs near, so the local rules hold throughout.

• Where to Fish on Cavell Lake

  Depth is unknown to us, and the shoreline is the better guide. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Sudbury records list smallmouth bass, northern pike and yellow perch among the fish reported. The county list is broader than any single water. Read Cavell Lake for ten minutes before the first cast goes out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages here run 17°C at the top of summer and -16°C at the bottom of winter. Everything is compressed into the middle of the year. The freeze runs deep into the year, with break-up near late April. Open water usually runs from late April until about mid November. Fish feed hardest at the start and the close of the open season. The season on Cavell Lake rarely departs from it.

• Tackle & Baits

  We hold no note on access for this one. Records list it as a natural water body rather than an impoundment. We find no slipway, car park or made path within a short radius, so treat access as rough. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. The nearest alternative is Cat Lake, 3.7 km out. Nothing here settles the position at Cavell Lake for certain.