Harten Lake Fishing near Thessalon, Ontario

• Overview

  Within Algoma, Ontario, you have Harten Lake. The ground round it is rolling bush. Around 21 hectares of surface means several distinct areas to work. The whole outline is near 3.8 km, and most of it is walkable. Thessalon is the closest place, 33 km off. Beyond it, Blind River at 47 km and Elliot Lake at 57 km. Within easy reach: McEachern Lake (0.8 km), Chub Lake near enough 2.2 km, Wawiyay Lake (2.8 km), Slash Lake near enough 3 km and Cheney Lake (3.1 km). This one is safely inside the county line.

• Where to Fish on Harten Lake

  Depth is unknown to us, and the shoreline is the better guide. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Public occurrence data for Algoma names walleye, northern pike and Iowa darter. Species recorded across the county may be limited to a few waters. On Harten Lake the quiet end is the one worth the extra effort.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate normals give 18°C for July and -12°C for January. Cold locks it up for a good stretch each year. Expect a solid lid for months and a thaw around late April. On the long-run averages the water opens up around late April and starts locking again about late November. The open run goes from the thaw to the freeze, and April through October covers most of it. It holds true on Harten Lake more years than not.

• Tackle & Baits

  There is no clear statement anywhere on who can fish it. No dam controls it, and the level follows the season. No car park, ramp or path is recorded within easy reach of the shore. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Read any posted signs at the access point rather than assuming. Barbless rules turn up on managed water more often than not. McEachern Lake at 0.8 km is the sensible second choice. Nothing here settles the position at Harten Lake for certain.