Danae Lake, Ontario: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Danae Lake sits in Sudbury, out in Ontario. It lies 378 metres above sea level. For a base, Capreol sits 44 km out. Valley East is 48 km away, with Rayside-Balfour at 49 km. Close by you also have: Edna Lake a shade over 3.5 km, 4.2 km out stands Coonie Lake, Sloe Lake a shade over 4.2 km, 4.6 km out stands Satu Lake and Laforest Lake a shade over 5 km. The nearest boundary is a fair way off.

• Where to Fish on Danae Lake

  Our records hold no depth for this water. Read the surface for the wind lane, then fish the edge of it. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. County-wide records name smallmouth bass, northern pike, yellow perch and Iowa darter. Records at county level tell you what is around, not what is stocked here. The near bank of Danae Lake is often the one people ignore.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate normals give 17°C for July and -15°C for January. The year runs cold to warm and back, with clear transitions. The lid usually sets by midwinter and gives way around late April. On average, late April opens the water and late November closes it again. The strong weeks are the first after break-up and the last before the freeze. Expect Danae Lake to follow that timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  No public source sets out the position on this bank. No car park, ramp or path is recorded within easy reach of the shore. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Check whether a boat is allowed before you tow one. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. Edna Lake sits 3.5 km off and takes the overflow. Check the position on Danae Lake before loading the car.