Fishing Horseshoe Lake in Sudbury, Ontario

• Overview

  Sudbury, Ontario, is where Horseshoe Lake sits. The bank is 359 metres above sea level. It measures about 12 hectares, which is a comfortable size for bank fishing. The bank runs about 2.1 km all the way round, so one visit can cover most of it. On size it sits at the modest end of our Sudbury list. Nearest town is Timmins, 62 km off. Greater Sudbury is the closest city, 184 km away. There is no boundary nearby to worry about.

• Where to Fish on Horseshoe Lake

  Depth figures are not published for this one. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Read the surface for the wind lane, then fish the edge of it. Species logged across Sudbury include smallmouth bass, northern pike, yellow perch, Iowa darter and walleye. The county figures include rivers and lakes alike. On Horseshoe Lake the first feature you find is usually worth a session.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate normals give 17°C for July and -17°C for January. Cold winters and warm summers give a wide working range. The lid arrives early and lasts until roughly early May. The season between ice runs from about early May to mid November. From the thaw to midsummer the fishing improves week by week. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Horseshoe Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access is not recorded for this water. It formed naturally, so levels move with rainfall rather than with a gate. The map shows no ramp or car park nearby, so this is a walk-in water. Parking is often the real limit rather than the bank itself. Where tickets apply, they are sold in the nearest town rather than on the bank. If the gate is shut, Sashihaw Lake at 1.3 km is the nearest alternative. Check the current arrangement for Horseshoe Lake.