Harry Lake near Lively: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  The Greater Sudbury end of Ontario holds Harry Lake. It sits at 227 metres above sea level. About 1.37 sq km, so local knowledge or a boat saves a lot of walking. The outline measures near 13 km, so local knowledge counts. Size puts it in the front rank of our Greater Sudbury list. The closest town, Lively, is 30 km distant. Further out sit Espanola (37 km) and Greater Sudbury (42 km). It lies deep inside the county rather than near an edge.

• Where to Fish on Harry Lake

  There is no published depth for this one, so start shallow and work out. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Read the surface for the wind lane, then fish the edge of it. Public occurrence data for Greater Sudbury names smallmouth bass, yellow perch, northern pike, pumpkinseed and rock bass. The county figures include rivers and lakes alike. On Harry Lake a short move beats a long cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Seasonal averages run from -11°C in January up to 19°C in July. Spring and autumn carry the fishing; summer and winter test it. Expect a solid lid for months and a thaw around late April. The lid tends to go about late April and return around early December. Fishing peaks soon after break-up and again before the cold returns. On Harry Lake that shapes the whole year.

• Tackle & Baits

  The rules here are undocumented as far as public sources go. This is a natural basin, not a dammed one. Mapping shows an empty shoreline: no ramp, no jetty, no marked entry. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Take the rules with you rather than trusting memory. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. Cat Lake, 1.1 km away, makes the obvious fallback. Confirm before you fish Harry Lake.