Fishing at Forsyth Lake, Timiskaming District, Ontario

• Overview

  You will find Forsyth Lake in Timiskaming District, Ontario. The ground round it is rolling bush. With some 11 hectares of water, there is room for a boat but no need of one. The edge runs 2.1 km or so, easy to work in an afternoon. Kirkland Lake sits 29 km from the bank. After that come Rouyn-Noranda at 50 km and Englehart at 51 km. The county line is nowhere near, so one local authority covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Forsyth Lake

  Nothing we hold settles how deep this runs. 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. Timiskaming District records list brook trout, northern pike, yellow perch and Iowa darter among the fish reported. County records show what lives in the area; the local agency holds the water-by-water list. Forsyth Lake gives up its fish to patience rather than distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  In an average year July sits at 17°C and January at -17°C. A hard winter is normal, and the thaw brings a strong few weeks. Ice is part of the season here, ending near early May. On average, early May opens the water and mid November closes it again. From the thaw to midsummer the fishing improves week by week. That is the shape of the year on Forsyth Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public sources are silent on who controls the bank. It formed naturally, so levels move with rainfall rather than with a gate. No made access is recorded, so a short walk in is the likely arrangement. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Rules for this water may differ from the county norm. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. If the gate is shut, Daughter Lake at 1 km is the nearest alternative. For Forsyth Lake in particular, ask before you travel.