Celastrus Lake Fishing in Thunder Bay District, Ontario

• Overview

  Celastrus Lake is listed under Thunder Bay District, Ontario. It stands 375 metres above sea level. At about 32 hectares, a day is enough to walk the shoreline properly. The margin runs to about 5.5 km in total. Some 49 km away sits Longlac, the nearest settlement. Beyond it, Geraldton at 49 km and Greenstone at 60 km. No boundary runs near, so the local rules hold throughout.

• Where to Fish on Celastrus Lake

  Depth figures are not published for this one. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. Weed, then depth: that is the order to fish a water of this kind. Fish documented in Thunder Bay District include cisco, blackfin cisco and rainbow smelt. Records at this level tell you what is in the area. At Celastrus Lake light and wind decide more than tackle does.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Seasonal averages run from -18°C in January up to 16°C in July. Everything is compressed into the middle of the year. The lid arrives early and lasts until roughly early May. From about early May to around mid November, expect open water on the long-run figures. Right after break-up, and again as the nights sharpen, is when to go. On Celastrus Lake that shapes the whole year.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public sources are silent on who controls the bank. This is a natural basin, not a dammed one. Mapping is blank for access, so scout the approach before committing the car. One rod, a handful of hooks and floats, and a few small lures are enough for this water. Check whether a boat is allowed before you tow one. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. Akebia Creek at 1.3 km is the sensible second choice. Check the position on Celastrus Lake before loading the car.