Evelyn Lake, Ontario: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  You will find Evelyn Lake in Algoma, Ontario. It stands 338 metres above sea level. It runs to roughly 50 hectares — big enough to hold fish away from the bank, small enough to learn. The bank runs about 3.4 km all the way round, so one visit can cover most of it. Supplies mean a trip to Hornepayne, 57 km off. The big place round here is Greater Sudbury, 358 km distant. It lies deep inside the county rather than near an edge.

• Where to Fish on Evelyn Lake

  Depth went unrecorded, which puts the reading back on you. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. County-wide records name walleye, northern pike, Iowa darter, yellow perch and white sucker. Take it as the county picture rather than a promise for this water. Evelyn Lake repays a walk before the first cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Typical July readings run about 16°C; by January the average is down near -18°C. Winter owns most of the year at this latitude. Once it clears, about early May, the fishing comes on quickly. Ice clears near early May and comes back about mid November in a typical year. June through September is the settled part of the year, with the shoulders busier for fish. Evelyn Lake runs to that rhythm year in and year out.

• Tackle & Baits

  We hold no note on access for this one. This is a natural basin, not a dammed one. Nothing is listed nearby for parking or launching a boat. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Take the rules with you rather than trusting memory. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. If the gate is shut, Little Carney Lake at 1 km is the nearest alternative. Signs at Evelyn Lake carry more weight than any list.