Fishing at Iserhoff Lake, Algoma, Ontario

• Overview

  In Ontario, Iserhoff Lake falls inside Algoma. Elevation runs to 351 metres. Small at around 8 hectares: two anglers spread out cover most of it. It is a small entry by Algoma standards. Wawa is the closest town at 59 km. Chapleau is 70 km away, with Hornepayne at 116 km. Also worth knowing: 0.9 km away is Factor Lake, Poon Lake sits 1 km out, 1.4 km away is Stuart Lake, Haf Lake sits 1.7 km out and 2.2 km away is Beaver Lake. No county line comes close, which keeps the paperwork simple.

• Where to Fish on Iserhoff Lake

  There is no recorded depth, so work from what you can see. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. County-wide records name walleye, northern pike and Iowa darter. Those are county-wide records, so not every one of them will be in this water. On Iserhoff Lake the obvious spot is not always the productive one.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July runs about 17°C on average, January about -16°C. The fishing year opens late and shuts early. Count on hard cover from midwinter, and open water from early May. Climate averages put the opening at about early May and the closing near mid November. Right after break-up, and again as the nights sharpen, is when to go. The season on Iserhoff Lake follows the weather closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  There is no clear statement anywhere on who can fish it. No launch point is recorded nearby, so this is a bank water unless you carry a boat in. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. Should this one be busy, Factor Lake is 0.9 km off. Ask locally about Iserhoff Lake if anything is unclear.