Fishing at Henna Lake, Sudbury, Ontario

• Overview

  The Sudbury end of Ontario holds Henna Lake. The setting is boreal forest on every side. Surface area is around 41 hectares, which gives you real water without needing a boat. The shoreline runs about 5.3 km, so it pays to pick a stretch and stay with it. Chapleau lies 34 km from the water. Then Wawa, 72 km, and Hornepayne, 155 km. This one is safely inside the county line.

• Where to Fish on Henna Lake

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. Weed, then depth: that is the order to fish a water of this kind. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. County-wide records name smallmouth bass, northern pike and yellow perch. Species recorded across the county may be limited to a few waters. The shape of Henna Lake rewards a slow walk along one bank.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July to average close to 17°C, with January the cold end at about -16°C. The season is measured in weeks rather than months. The open season starts with the thaw, near enough early May. The open-water window runs from around early May to about mid November in an average year. September and October fish steadily right up to the freeze. Henna Lake runs to that rhythm year in and year out.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. It formed naturally, so levels move with rainfall rather than with a gate. 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. Bank access can be seasonal on ground like this. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. Sauriol Lake sits 1.9 km off and takes the overflow. Ask locally about Henna Lake if anything is unclear.