Flower Lake Fishing Guide, Thunder Bay District, Ontario

• Overview

  Flower Lake lies in Thunder Bay District, Ontario. The ground around here is rolling bush. At some 2.28 sq km it is far too large to cover on foot in a day. At about 22 km of edge, most people work one arm at a time. On our Thunder Bay District list it sits near the top for size. Head to Lappe, 64 km away, for anything you forgot. Further out sit Parkdale (68 km) and Neebing (68 km). This one is safely inside the county line.

• Where to Fish on Flower Lake

  We hold no depth figure for this one. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. Read the surface for the wind lane, then fish the edge of it. Species logged across Thunder Bay District include cisco, blackfin cisco, rainbow smelt, bloater and shortjaw cisco. The county list is broader than any single water. The near bank of Flower Lake is often the one people ignore.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warmest month averages 17°C, the coldest about -17°C. The year runs cold to warm and back, with clear transitions. Look for the thaw near early May; the fishing lifts straight after. The lid tends to go about early May and return around mid November. Look to early summer and the first cool weeks of autumn. Plan around that when you fish Flower Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether you may fish here is not something records settle. No dam controls it, and the level follows the season. Mapping is blank for access, so scout the approach before committing the car. One rod, a handful of hooks and floats, and a few small lures are enough for this water. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. The nearest alternative is Whalen Lake, 1.5 km out. Where Flower Lake is concerned, a local answer beats a written one.