Fishing at Cordes Lake, Sudbury, Ontario

• Overview

  In Ontario, Cordes Lake falls inside Sudbury. Elevation runs to 408 metres. It measures about 24 hectares, which is a comfortable size for bank fishing. The full circuit measures close to 2.8 km on foot. The town to know is Chapleau, 92 km out. Dowling is 126 km and Timmins 126 km. The nearest edge is a long way off, so local rules apply throughout.

• Where to Fish on Cordes Lake

  Our records hold no depth for this water. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Public occurrence data for Sudbury names smallmouth bass, northern pike and yellow perch. Species recorded across the county may be limited to a few waters. Anyone new to Cordes Lake should walk it once before setting up.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July is the warm end of the year here, averaging about 17°C, while January sits near -16°C. The middle months are generous; the ends are demanding. The freeze runs deep into the year, with break-up near late April. Climate averages put the opening at about late April and the closing near mid November. June through September is the settled part of the year, with the shoulders busier for fish. At Cordes Lake the season follows that pattern closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  Ownership and access are not documented in what we hold. This is a natural basin, not a dammed one. No car park, ramp or path is recorded within easy reach of the shore. 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. Some stretches are reserved and marked as such on the ground. Should this one be busy, Bithrey Lake is 1.6 km off. Check the current arrangement for Cordes Lake.