Dizzy Lake Fishing Guide, Thunder Bay District, Ontario

• Overview

  You will find Dizzy Lake in Thunder Bay District, Ontario. Beyond the shoreline you have lake country bush. At 1.77 sq km this is proper open water rather than a pond. The shoreline runs to about 38 km, far more than one trip can cover. Few waters listed in Thunder Bay District are bigger. For supplies, Sioux Lookout is 66 km out. For a city, Thunder Bay is 230 km off. The nearest boundary is a fair way off.

• Where to Fish on Dizzy Lake

  Our records carry no depth, so judge it from the bank. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. Thunder Bay District records list cisco, blackfin cisco, rainbow smelt and bloater among the fish reported. Species recorded across the county may be limited to a few waters. At Dizzy Lake light and wind decide more than tackle does.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Typical July readings run about 17°C; by January the average is down near -20°C. Expect a real winter and a strong spring after it. The lid usually sets by midwinter and gives way around early May. The water is typically free of ice between early May and mid November. From the thaw to midsummer the fishing improves week by week. Plan any trip to Dizzy Lake around it.

• Tackle & Baits

  There is no clear statement anywhere on who can fish it. No dam controls it, and the level follows the season. No slipway, car park or made path shows up nearby in mapping, so treat access as rough. One rod, a handful of hooks and floats, and a few small lures are enough for this water. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. For a change of water, London Lake is 3 km distant. Signs at Dizzy Lake carry more weight than any list.