Farquhar Lake near Hornepayne: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Ontario holds Farquhar Lake, in Algoma. Elevation runs to 305 metres. Roughly 19 hectares: a morning covers one end, an afternoon the other. A shoreline of some 2.7 km keeps the choices simple. The nearest place of any size is Hornepayne, 29 km away. Hearst is 68 km and Manitouwadge 107 km. Also on the doorstep: No Name Lake 2.4 km off, Bruce Lake at about 4.2 km, Caroline Lake 5.1 km off, Little Dowsley Lake at about 8 km and Dowsley Lake 9.3 km off. There is no boundary nearby to worry about.

• Where to Fish on Farquhar Lake

  We hold no survey for this water; read the slope of the shoreline instead. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. County-wide records name walleye, northern pike, Iowa darter, yellow perch and white sucker. It is the county picture; the agency list is water-specific. The shape of Farquhar Lake rewards a slow walk along one bank.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Temperature averages peak at 16°C in July and bottom out at -18°C in January. The year here is short and sharp: a long lid, then a burst of open water. Expect a solid lid for months and a thaw around early May. Climate averages put the opening at about early May and the closing near mid November. The middle of summer slows a little, with dawn and dusk carrying it. The season on Farquhar Lake follows the weather closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. Records list it as a natural water body rather than an impoundment. 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. Rules differ from one water to the next round here. Some ground is open by custom rather than by right, so tread carefully. Should this one be busy, No Name Lake is 2.4 km off. For Farquhar Lake in particular, ask before you travel.