Crescent Lake Fishing in Cochrane District, Ontario

• Overview

  Crescent Lake is a Cochrane District water, in Ontario. This is northern bush ground. Small at around 7 hectares: two anglers spread out cover most of it. It is a small entry by Cochrane District standards. Kirkland Lake lies 31 km from the water. It is 207 km to Greater Sudbury, the nearest city. The nearest boundary is a fair way off.

• Where to Fish on Crescent Lake

  Nothing in our records gives a depth for this one. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Cochrane District records list northern pike, yellow perch, white sucker, Iowa darter and logperch among the fish reported. County records show what lives in the area; the local agency holds the water-by-water list. Take Crescent Lake a stretch at a time.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Typical July readings run about 17°C; by January the average is down near -18°C. The year here is short and sharp: a long lid, then a burst of open water. Count on hard cover from midwinter, and open water from early May. Climate averages put the opening at about early May and the closing near mid November. Reckon on open water from spring through to late autumn, with May and June the strongest. Plan any trip to Crescent Lake around it.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing on record says whether the bank is open or closed. No made access appears within a short radius, so plan to park on a verge and walk. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Take the rules with you rather than trusting memory. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. Lower Crescent Lake sits 1 km off and takes the overflow. Check the position at Crescent Lake before loading the car.