Fishing Harvie Lake in Thunder Bay District, Ontario

• Overview

  Harvie Lake is one of the Thunder Bay District waters in Ontario. This is taiga ground. With some 13 hectares of water, there is room for a boat but no need of one. There is roughly 3.4 km of shoreline here, which is a short walk end to end. It is a small entry by Thunder Bay District standards. For supplies, Schreiber is 22 km out. It is 165 km to Thunder Bay, the nearest city. No border sits close enough to matter.

• Where to Fish on Harvie Lake

  Our records carry no depth, so judge it from the bank. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Survey and observation records for Thunder Bay District include cisco, blackfin cisco and rainbow smelt. Records at this level tell you what is in the area. On Harvie Lake the obvious spot is not always the productive one.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The year swings from about -17°C in January to roughly 16°C in July. The fishing year opens late and shuts early. Ice fishing carries the winter, and the water opens about early May. The water is typically free of ice between early May and mid November. The strong weeks are the first after break-up and the last before the freeze. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Harvie Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  There is no clear statement anywhere on who can fish it. Records list it as a natural water body rather than an impoundment. There is no recorded infrastructure here; expect to find your own way in. A light spinning outfit with a small box of lures and some bait covers most of what swims here. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. Night access is frequently treated as a separate matter. Should this one be busy, Cameron Lake is 3.4 km off. Check the current arrangement for Harvie Lake.