Fishing Cordingley Lake in Thunder Bay District, Ontario

• Overview

  You will find Cordingley Lake in Thunder Bay District, Ontario. It lies 296 metres above sea level. At roughly 10.49 sq km it ranks among the larger waters in the region. The perimeter is close to 39 km, and wind can be flat in one arm and rough in the next. It ranks high for size among our Thunder Bay District listings. Longlac sits 52 km from here and is the nearest stop. Thunder Bay sits 279 km out, and it is the nearest city worth the name. It lies deep inside the county rather than near an edge.

• Where to Fish on Cordingley Lake

  We hold no depth figure for this one. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Species logged across Thunder Bay District include cisco, blackfin cisco and rainbow smelt. Take it as the county picture rather than a promise for this water. At Cordingley Lake the water rewards a slow, careful approach.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages here run 16°C at the top of summer and -20°C at the bottom of winter. Winter owns most of the year at this latitude. Once it clears, about early May, the fishing comes on quickly. The water is typically free of ice between early May and mid November. The shoulder weeks of the open season are the productive ones. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Cordingley Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access is not recorded for this water. No dam controls it, and the level follows the season. Access points are not mapped for this water, which suits people who like quiet. One rod, a handful of hooks and floats, and a few small lures are enough for this water. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. A polite question at the farm gate opens more banks than anything else. Should this one be busy, Camel Lake is 1.9 km off. Rules at Cordingley Lake are worth checking on the day.