Dimple Lake near Ignace: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  You will find Dimple Lake in Kenora District, Ontario. The surface lies 407 metres up. The water covers around 3.63 sq km, which puts most of it out of reach from the bank. The edge covers about 12 km, enough to hold several distinct areas. The closest town, Ignace, is 28 km distant. Atikokan is 58 km away, with Dryden at 85 km. No county line comes close, which keeps the paperwork simple.

• Where to Fish on Dimple Lake

  No published figure covers depth, so learn it as you fish. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Survey and observation records for Kenora District include northern pike, longnose sucker, white sucker and johnny darter. Records at this level tell you what is in the area. The near bank of Dimple Lake is often the one people ignore.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-run averages give July about 18°C and January about -18°C. A hard winter is normal, and the thaw brings a strong few weeks. After late April the shallows warm and the fish move up. The lid tends to go about late April and return around mid November. The first weeks of open water and the last are the ones to plan for. Plan around that when you fish Dimple Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  We have no record of the rules that apply on this bank. No dam controls it, and the level follows the season. Mapping shows no built access close by; expect to walk in from wherever you can leave the car. Pike mean a wire trace, no exceptions; big spoons and jerkbaits do the searching. Where access is informal, keep it that way by behaving. Some stretches are reserved and marked as such on the ground. Failing this one, try Jac Saga Lake, 2 km away. Confirm before you fish Dimple Lake.