Graham's Lake Fishing Guide, Algoma, Ontario

• Overview

  Algoma, Ontario, is where Graham's Lake sits. The bank gives way to lake country bush. The far bank is a conversation away, so keep low and quiet. On size it sits at the modest end of our Algoma list. Some 49 km away sits Sault Ste. Marie, the nearest settlement. The nearest city of size is Greater Sudbury, 281 km away. There is no boundary nearby to worry about.

• Where to Fish on Graham's Lake

  The records we hold are silent on depth, so plan to find it yourself. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. Algoma records list walleye, northern pike, Iowa darter and yellow perch among the fish reported. Records at county level tell you what is around, not what is stocked here. On Graham's Lake the quiet end is the one worth the extra effort.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages here run 17°C at the top of summer and -8°C at the bottom of winter. Winter puts a hard lid on this one. Count the season from break-up, usually late April. Ice clears near late April and comes back about early December in a typical year. Late spring and early autumn carry the year between them. Time your trip to Graham's Lake by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  The rules here are undocumented as far as public sources go. Nothing built is recorded close to the bank here. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. The nearest alternative is Carp Lake, 8.1 km out. Check the current arrangement for Graham's Lake.