Frigid Lake in Sudbury: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Frigid Lake belongs to Sudbury, Ontario. It sits at 349 metres above sea level. At roughly 9 hectares, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. It is one of the smaller waters we list in Sudbury. The closest town, Timmins, is 92 km away. It is 144 km to Greater Sudbury, the nearest city. Not far off: Farm Lake sits 1.2 km out, Makami River 1.6 km away, Minisinakwa Lake sits 2.6 km out, Chute Lake 3 km away and Twin Lakes sits 4.3 km out. No border sits close enough to matter.

• Where to Fish on Frigid Lake

  Depth is unknown to us, and the shoreline is the better guide. 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. Survey and observation records for Sudbury include smallmouth bass, northern pike, yellow perch and Iowa darter. The county figures include rivers and lakes alike. The shape of Frigid Lake rewards a slow walk along one bank.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Typical July readings run about 17°C; by January the average is down near -16°C. Winter puts a hard lid on this one. Winter locks it down, and late April brings it back. Going by climate averages, expect open water from about late April until roughly mid November. The middle of summer slows a little, with dawn and dusk carrying it. The season on Frigid Lake follows the weather closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  We hold no note on access for this one. Mapping shows a ramp about 1.2 km from the shore. There is a mapped landing stage 1.2 km away. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Read any posted signs at the access point rather than assuming. Some ground is open by custom rather than by right, so tread carefully. For a change of water, Farm Lake is 1.2 km distant. Check the position on Frigid Lake before loading the car.