Generator Lake near Atikokan: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Out in Rainy River District, Ontario, sits Generator Lake. The country round it is lake country bush from end to end. Small at around 7 hectares: two anglers spread out cover most of it. Most waters listed here for Rainy River District are larger. Some 7.9 km away sits Atikokan, the nearest settlement. The big place round here is Thunder Bay, 176 km distant. The nearest boundary is a fair way off.

• Where to Fish on Generator Lake

  Depth is unknown to us, and the shoreline is the better guide. 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. Survey and observation records for Rainy River District include northern pike, smallmouth bass, yellow perch and walleye. County records show the wider picture rather than this one place. The shape of Generator Lake rewards a slow walk along one bank.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-term averages put July at about 18°C and January near -17°C. Cold locks it up for a good stretch each year. The open season starts with the thaw, near enough late April. Climate figures give an open season running late April to mid November. September and October fish steadily right up to the freeze. Plan any trip to Generator Lake around it.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. Mapping records no facilities at all near this water. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Check locally before you travel, because a wasted drive is a long one. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. Magneto Lake at 0.3 km is the sensible second choice. Check the position at Generator Lake before loading the car.