Gordon Lake near Terrace Bay: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Gordon Lake sits within Thunder Bay District in Ontario. Elevation runs to 358 metres. At about 34 hectares, a day is enough to walk the shoreline properly. Bank access stretches around 3.6 km in total. For supplies, Terrace Bay is 16 km out. The big place round here is Thunder Bay, 180 km distant. Also on the doorstep: Eric Lake at 0.9 km, Santoy Lake lies 1.8 km on, Box Lake at 2.5 km, Fishnet Lake lies 2.5 km on and Moon Lake at 2.7 km. It lies deep inside the county rather than near an edge.

• Where to Fish on Gordon Lake

  We hold no survey for this water; read the slope of the shoreline instead. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Records held for Thunder Bay District cover cisco, blackfin cisco and rainbow smelt. The list covers the county rather than this water alone, so treat it as a guide. At Gordon Lake the water rewards a slow, careful approach.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages here run 16°C at the top of summer and -16°C at the bottom of winter. The window is narrow, and fish feed hard while it lasts. Count on hard cover from midwinter, and open water from early May. In an average year the thaw lands around early May and the freeze near mid November. Late spring and early autumn carry the year between them. Time your trip to Gordon Lake by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing in our records says who may fish here. This is a natural basin, not a dammed one. Public mapping records no formal access here, so plan for a walk and soft ground. A light spinning outfit with a small box of lures and some bait covers most of what swims here. Rules for this water may differ from the county norm. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. The nearest alternative is Eric Lake, 0.9 km out. Nothing on Gordon Lake should be assumed from this page alone.