Fishing Clear Lake in Thunder Bay District, Ontario

• Overview

  Set in Thunder Bay District, Clear Lake is an Ontario water. The surface lies 298 metres up. At roughly 5 hectares, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. It is a small entry by Thunder Bay District standards. The nearest place of any size is Longlac, 46 km away. The big place round here is Thunder Bay, 284 km distant. It sits well inside its county, with no border complications.

• Where to Fish on Clear Lake

  Depth figures are not published for this one. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Weed, then depth: that is the order to fish a water of this kind. Records held for Thunder Bay District cover cisco, blackfin cisco, rainbow smelt, bloater and shortjaw cisco. The list covers the county rather than this water alone, so treat it as a guide. Clear Lake repays a walk before the first cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Typical July readings run about 16°C; by January the average is down near -20°C. The season is measured in weeks rather than months. After early May the shallows warm and the fish move up. The season between ice runs from about early May to mid November. The middle of summer slows a little, with dawn and dusk carrying it. At Clear Lake the season follows that pattern closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  We hold no note on access for this one. The map shows no ramp or car park nearby, so this is a walk-in water. Keep the gear simple: light line, small hooks, split shot and a couple of proven lures. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. Where the way in crosses private ground, ask first. Doug Lake sits 2.9 km off and takes the overflow. Confirm access to Clear Lake locally before you travel.