Fishing Goudy Lake in Thunder Bay District, Ontario

• Overview

  In Ontario, Goudy Lake belongs to Thunder Bay District. The country here is northern bush. Surface area is around 47 hectares, which gives you real water without needing a boat. Shoreline length is close to 5.6 km, and each section fishes a little differently. Compared with other Ontario water on our list, it sits high. Nearest town is Nipigon, 34 km off. Schreiber is 50 km and Terrace Bay 62 km. It lies deep inside the county rather than near an edge.

• Where to Fish on Goudy Lake

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. Public occurrence data for Thunder Bay District names cisco, blackfin cisco, rainbow smelt and bloater. Species recorded across the county may be limited to a few waters. Read Goudy Lake before you fish it and the day goes better.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July runs about 16°C on average, January about -18°C. Winter owns most of the year at this latitude. Firm cover through the cold months, then open water from early May. The season between ice runs from about early May to mid November. May into June fishes hardest, and September gives a second good stretch before the lid returns. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Goudy Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing we hold confirms whether access is permitted. Records list it as a natural water body rather than an impoundment. No launch point is recorded nearby, so this is a bank water unless you carry a boat in. Keep the gear simple: light line, small hooks, split shot and a couple of proven lures. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. Where parking is tight, arriving early solves most problems. For a change of water, Gurney Lake is 2.1 km distant. Confirm before you fish Goudy Lake.