Folson Lake Fishing Guide, Algoma, Ontario

• Overview

  Folson Lake lies within the bounds of Algoma, Ontario. The surroundings are mixed forest. This is sizeable water at about 1.90 sq km, and a boat opens up most of it. It is among the larger waters listed here for Algoma. Elliot Lake at 28 km is the nearest place to stop. The big place round here is Greater Sudbury, 98 km distant. It sits well inside its county, with no border complications.

• Where to Fish on Folson Lake

  Depth is not on record here, which means reading the ground instead. 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. Across Algoma, recorded fish include walleye, northern pike, Iowa darter, yellow perch and white sucker. Records at this level tell you what is in the area. The shape of Folson Lake rewards a slow walk along one bank.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July near 18°C and January near -12°C on the long-run figures. A hard winter is normal, and the thaw brings a strong few weeks. The open season starts with the thaw, near enough late April. Going by climate averages, expect open water from about late April until roughly late November. Early summer and early autumn carry the open-water season. Time your trip to Folson Lake by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access is not recorded for this water. We find no slipway, car park or made path within a short radius, so treat access as rough. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Provincial rules still apply whatever the bank status. Close seasons apply to some species and not others. Failing this one, try Little Folson Lake, 1.7 km away. Treat access at Folson Lake as something to verify.