Crayon Lake Fishing in Thunder Bay District, Ontario

• Overview

  Crayon Lake stands in Thunder Bay District, Ontario. This is boreal forest ground. This is sizeable water at about 1.92 sq km, and a boat opens up most of it. At about 16 km of edge, most people work one arm at a time. Few waters listed in Thunder Bay District are bigger. The town to know is Greenstone, 121 km out. Geraldton is 126 km and Longlac 133 km. It sits well inside its county, with no border complications.

• Where to Fish on Crayon Lake

  No published figure covers depth, so learn it as you fish. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Weed, then depth: that is the order to fish a water of this kind. Reported across Thunder Bay District: cisco, blackfin cisco and rainbow smelt. It is the county picture; the agency list is water-specific. On Crayon Lake that means starting tight and working out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July near 16°C and January near -21°C on the long-run figures. This is a two-season water: locked, then wide open. Ice fishing carries the winter, and the water opens about early May. Averages place the thaw at early May and the freeze at early November. Reckon on open water from spring through to late autumn, with May and June the strongest. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Crayon Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Our records carry no access rule either way. It formed naturally, so levels move with rainfall rather than with a gate. The map shows no ramp or car park nearby, so this is a walk-in water. A light spinning outfit with a small box of lures and some bait covers most of what swims here. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Where the way in crosses private ground, ask first. For a change of water, Ankcorn Lake is 5.1 km distant. Check the position on Crayon Lake before loading the car.