Fishing Georgina Lake in Timiskaming District, Ontario

• Overview

  Georgina Lake sits in Timiskaming District, out in Ontario. What surrounds it is mixed forest. Around 15 hectares of surface means several distinct areas to work. The bank runs about 3.2 km all the way round, so one visit can cover most of it. Some 60 km away sits Englehart, the nearest settlement. Greater Sudbury is the closest city, 147 km away. The nearest edge is a long way off, so local rules apply throughout.

• Where to Fish on Georgina Lake

  Depth is unmeasured here, so let the shoreline guide you. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Open biodiversity records for Timiskaming District list brook trout, northern pike and yellow perch. What holds for the county may not hold for this water. Anyone new to Georgina Lake should walk it once before setting up.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July near 17°C and January near -17°C on the long-run figures. The year runs cold to warm and back, with clear transitions. Hard water holds through the cold months, breaking up near late April. On average, late April opens the water and mid November closes it again. May into June fishes hardest, and September gives a second good stretch before the lid returns. On Georgina Lake the same rules apply, with local timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  Ownership and access are not documented in what we hold. It formed naturally, so levels move with rainfall rather than with a gate. 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. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. The nearest alternative is Sanderson Lake, 0.6 km out. Check the position at Georgina Lake before loading the car.