Icicle Lake, Ontario: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Icicle Lake lies in Thunder Bay District, Ontario. It sits in boreal forest. Around 71 hectares of surface means several distinct areas to work. Around 8.8 km of bank, which is a long day on foot. Geraldton sits 36 km from here and is the nearest stop. The nearest city of size is Thunder Bay, 198 km away. The nearest boundary is a fair way off.

• Where to Fish on Icicle Lake

  Open data we checked carries no depth for this water. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Thunder Bay District records list cisco, blackfin cisco and rainbow smelt among the fish reported. Species recorded across the county may be limited to a few waters. Icicle Lake responds to conditions more than to tactics.

• Seasonal Patterns

  In an average year July sits at 16°C and January at -18°C. A short, intense season is the rule this far north. The open season starts with the thaw, near enough early May. Climate figures give an open season running early May to mid November. June through September is the settled part of the year, with the shoulders busier for fish. On Icicle Lake the same rules apply, with local timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  We have no record of the rules that apply on this bank. It formed naturally, so levels move with rainfall rather than with a gate. Nothing is listed nearby for parking or launching a boat. Keep the gear simple: light line, small hooks, split shot and a couple of proven lures. Rules for this water may differ from the county norm. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. Donahue Lake at 4.8 km is the sensible second choice. Check the position on Icicle Lake before loading the car.