Fishing at Indian Lake, Algoma, Ontario

• Overview

  Indian Lake stands in Algoma, Ontario. The ground round it is rolling bush. Surface area is around 19 hectares, which gives you real water without needing a boat. It lies lower than most water we list in Ontario. The town to know is Thessalon, 28 km out. Greater Sudbury sits 213 km out, and it is the nearest city worth the name. It sits well inside the county, so one set of rules covers it.

• Where to Fish on Indian Lake

  Depth figures are not published for this one. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. Survey and observation records for Algoma include walleye, northern pike, Iowa darter and yellow perch. County records show what lives in the area; the local agency holds the water-by-water list. On Indian Lake a short move beats a long cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Average temperature peaks around 18°C in July and bottoms out near -11°C in January. Winter puts a hard lid on this one. Once it clears, about mid April, the fishing comes on quickly. On average, mid April opens the water and early December closes it again. September and October fish steadily right up to the freeze. Plan any trip to Indian Lake around it.

• Tackle & Baits

  There is no clear statement anywhere on who can fish it. A campsite lies 1.1 km away for anyone staying over. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Some banks are open only from a marked point. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. Should this one be busy, Rock Lake is 2.3 km off. Rules at Indian Lake are worth checking on the day.