Charlebois Lake Fishing near Timmins, Ontario

• Overview

  Cochrane District, Ontario, is where Charlebois Lake sits. Everything around it is mixed forest. Surface area is around 10 hectares, which gives you real water without needing a boat. A shoreline of some 1.7 km keeps the choices simple. The closest town, Timmins, is 6.4 km away. Then Iroquois Falls, 52 km, and Cochrane, 64 km. The county line is nowhere near, so one local authority covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Charlebois Lake

  No depth figure has reached our records, which makes a plummet useful. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Fish documented in Cochrane District include northern pike, yellow perch, white sucker, Iowa darter and logperch. Records at this level tell you what is in the area. At Charlebois Lake the water rewards a slow, careful approach.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Average temperature peaks around 17°C in July and bottoms out near -18°C in January. The middle months are generous; the ends are demanding. Hard cover is dependable here; it goes around early May. On average, early May opens the water and mid November closes it again. Right after break-up, and again as the nights sharpen, is when to go. Charlebois Lake fishes to that pattern most years.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing we hold confirms whether access is permitted. It formed naturally, so levels move with rainfall rather than with a gate. Public data has parking about 280 m from the shore. A picnic area is mapped about 290 m away. The water borders Hersey Lake Conservation Area, so expect the reserve rules to apply. Parking space is the usual limit rather than the bank itself. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. Pearl Lake at 3.9 km is the sensible second choice. The position on Charlebois Lake is worth confirming on the day.