Fishing at Fox Lake, Sudbury, Ontario

• Overview

  Fox Lake stands in Sudbury, Ontario. Elevation runs to 177 metres. Around 77 hectares of surface means several distinct areas to work. Some 22 km of bank gives room to move when the wind turns. It lies lower than most water we list in Ontario. 60 km away sits Lively, the nearest town. Then Greater Sudbury, 62 km, and Markstay-Warren, 62 km. The county line is nowhere near, so one local authority covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Fox Lake

  Depth figures are not published for this one. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. The productive water is a rod length or two out, not a hundred. Species logged across Sudbury include smallmouth bass, northern pike, yellow perch and Iowa darter. County records show the wider picture rather than this one place. The shape of Fox Lake rewards a slow walk along one bank.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July to average close to 19°C, with January the cold end at about -10°C. Winter puts a hard lid on this one. Count on hard cover from midwinter, and open water from mid April. The water is typically free of ice between mid April and early December. Just after the ice goes and just before it returns, the fishing lifts. Time your trip to Fox Lake by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. It formed naturally, so levels move with rainfall rather than with a gate. Mapping shows no built access close by; expect to walk in from wherever you can leave the car. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Rules differ from one water to the next round here. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. Failing this one, try Walter Lake, 2.1 km away. Signs at Fox Lake carry more weight than any list.