Ellery Lake, Ontario: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Ellery Lake is one of the Timiskaming District listings for Ontario. Country round the bank runs to spruce and muskeg. At 9 hectares it is the sort of place you fish for an evening rather than a day. You are 37 km from Timmins. The big place round here is Greater Sudbury, 212 km distant. Close neighbours run: Sly Lake at 2.2 km, Warren Lake lies 2.2 km on, Boom Lake at 2.5 km, Star Lake lies 3.2 km on and Keefer Creek at 3.4 km. The nearest boundary is well away, so one set of rules covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Ellery Lake

  Nothing in our records gives a depth for this one. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Across Timiskaming District, recorded fish include brook trout, northern pike, yellow perch, Iowa darter and walleye. These are county-wide records, so not all of them will be in this water. Take Ellery Lake a stretch at a time.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July near 17°C and January near -17°C on the long-run figures. Ice holds for a long stretch, so the open weeks matter more here than further south. Hard water holds through the cold months, breaking up near early May. Going by climate averages, expect open water from about early May until roughly mid November. June through September is the settled part of the year, with the shoulders busier for fish. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Ellery Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  There is no clear statement anywhere on who can fish it. Nothing in the way of made access shows up nearby: no ramp, no car park, no path. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. Should this one be busy, Sly Lake is 2.2 km off. Nothing on Ellery Lake should be assumed from this page alone.