Fishing at Fisher Lake, Algoma, Ontario

• Overview

  Set in Algoma, Fisher Lake is an Ontario water. The surface lies 358 metres up. Around 30 hectares of surface means several distinct areas to work. About 4.1 km of bank, so nothing stays unexplored for long. Nearest place of any size is Wawa, 19 km away. The big place round here is Greater Sudbury, 317 km distant. No county line comes close, which keeps the paperwork simple.

• Where to Fish on Fisher Lake

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Records held for Algoma cover walleye, northern pike and Iowa darter. The county figures include rivers and lakes alike. Read Fisher Lake for ten minutes before the first cast goes out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Temperature averages peak at 16°C in July and bottom out at -14°C in January. Seasons are distinct, and each one fishes differently. Expect a solid lid for months and a thaw around late April. Break-up sits around late April on average, with the water closing again about late November. June through September is the settled part of the year, with the shoulders busier for fish. Plan any trip to Fisher Lake around it.

• Tackle & Baits

  We have no record of the rules that apply on this bank. No dam controls it, and the level follows the season. Mapping shows no built access close by; expect to walk in from wherever you can leave the car. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Barbless rules turn up on managed water more often than not. The nearest alternative is Kearns Lake, 1.6 km out. For Fisher Lake in particular, ask before you travel.