Fishing at Highspot Lake, Cochrane District, Ontario

• Overview

  Within Cochrane District, Ontario, you have Highspot Lake. The bank is 316 metres above sea level. Small at around 2 hectares: two anglers spread out cover most of it. Most waters listed here for Cochrane District are larger. Some 14 km away sits Kirkland Lake, the nearest settlement. The big place round here is Greater Sudbury, 203 km distant. The boundary is close enough to be worth checking before you fish.

• Where to Fish on Highspot Lake

  Nothing we hold settles how deep this runs. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Species logged across Cochrane District include northern pike, yellow perch and white sucker. The county figures include rivers and lakes alike. Highspot Lake gives up more to patience than to distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  In an average year July sits at 17°C and January at -17°C. The middle months are generous; the ends are demanding. The lid arrives early and lasts until roughly early May. Climate averages put the opening at about early May and the closing near mid November. Fishing peaks soon after break-up and again before the cold returns. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Highspot Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing we hold confirms whether access is permitted. Nothing in the way of made access shows up nearby: no ramp, no car park, no path. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Check locally before you travel, because a wasted drive is a long one. Barbless rules turn up on managed water more often than not. The nearest alternative is Wendtwright Lake, 1.9 km out. Ask locally about Highspot Lake if anything is unclear.