Fishing Evelyn Lake in Cochrane District, Ontario

• Overview

  Evelyn Lake is set in Cochrane District, Ontario. It stands 312 metres above sea level. At 4 hectares it is the sort of place you fish for an evening rather than a day. It is a small entry by Cochrane District standards. The closest town, Iroquois Falls, is 26 km away. The big place round here is Greater Sudbury, 245 km distant. The nearest edge is a long way off, so local rules apply throughout.

• Where to Fish on Evelyn Lake

  No figure exists for depth, so let the water show you. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Cochrane District records list northern pike, yellow perch, white sucker and Iowa darter among the fish reported. The county list is broader than any single water. The shape of Evelyn Lake decides where the fish sit.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-run averages give July about 17°C and January about -18°C. This far north the hard season runs and runs. The open season starts with the thaw, near enough early May. From about early May to around mid November, expect open water on the long-run figures. The shoulder weeks of the open season are the productive ones. Plan any trip to Evelyn Lake around it.

• Tackle & Baits

  Our records carry no access rule either way. Access points are not mapped for this water, which suits people who like quiet. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Check whether a boat is allowed before you tow one. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. Should this one be busy, Pick Lake is 0.4 km off. For Evelyn Lake in particular, ask before you travel.