Gibberry Lake, Ontario: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Gibberry Lake falls in Algoma, part of Ontario. The water sits 403 metres up. It measures about 57 hectares, which is a comfortable size for bank fishing. Some 6.0 km of bank gives room to move when the wind turns. Elliot Lake sits 21 km from the bank. After that come Blind River at 42 km and Thessalon at 67 km. There is no boundary nearby to worry about.

• Where to Fish on Gibberry Lake

  The records we hold are silent on depth, so plan to find it yourself. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Records held for Algoma cover walleye, northern pike, Iowa darter, yellow perch and white sucker. Species recorded across the county may be limited to a few waters. Take Gibberry Lake a stretch at a time.

• Seasonal Patterns

  In an average year July sits at 18°C and January at -12°C. Cold winters and warm summers give a wide working range. Winter fishing happens on the ice here, with open water back around late April. Averages place the thaw at late April and the freeze at late November. Just after the ice goes and just before it returns, the fishing lifts. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Gibberry Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing we hold confirms whether access is permitted. This is a natural basin, not a dammed one. There is no recorded infrastructure here; expect to find your own way in. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. A phone call first saves an afternoon. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. Should this one be busy, Dollyberry Lake is 1 km off. Nothing on Gibberry Lake should be assumed from this page alone.