Hachey Lake near Rayside-Balfour: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Hachey Lake lies within the bounds of Greater Sudbury, Ontario. This is mixed forest ground. It covers about 9 hectares, so this is small water you can walk round in under an hour. It is one of the smaller waters we list in Greater Sudbury. Start from Rayside-Balfour, 13 km down the road. For a city, Greater Sudbury is 33 km off. No county line comes close, which keeps the paperwork simple.

• Where to Fish on Hachey Lake

  Without a survey to go on, judge depth from how the bank falls away. 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. Across Greater Sudbury, recorded fish include smallmouth bass, yellow perch, northern pike and pumpkinseed. County records show what lives in the area; the local agency holds the water-by-water list. On Hachey Lake the quiet end is the one worth the extra effort.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-term averages put July at about 18°C and January near -14°C. Hard water is a season in its own right here. Winter fishing happens on the ice here, with open water back around late April. The water is typically free of ice between late April and late November. The strongest runs come at either end of the open season. Plan any trip to Hachey Lake around it.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether you may fish here is not something records settle. No made access appears within a short radius, so plan to park on a verge and walk. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Check whether a boat is allowed before you tow one. Some stretches are reserved and marked as such on the ground. The nearest alternative is Rudy's Lake, 2.1 km out. Ask locally about Hachey Lake if anything is unclear.