Fishing at Kerr Lake, Thunder Bay District, Ontario

• Overview

  Kerr Lake lies in Thunder Bay District, Ontario. It sits at 451 metres above sea level. It runs to roughly 17 hectares — big enough to hold fish away from the bank, small enough to learn. Around 2.3 km of margin, front to back. Compared with other Ontario water on our list, it sits high. You are 51 km from Atikokan. The nearest city of size is Thunder Bay, 144 km away. No border sits close enough to matter.

• Where to Fish on Kerr Lake

  Depth is unknown to us, and the shoreline is the better guide. Read the surface for the wind lane, then fish the edge of it. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Across Thunder Bay District, recorded fish include cisco, blackfin cisco, rainbow smelt and bloater. The list covers the county rather than this water alone, so treat it as a guide. The near bank of Kerr Lake is often the one people ignore.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warm month here averages 18°C; the cold one sits at -18°C. The middle months are generous; the ends are demanding. Ice is part of the season here, ending near late April. On average, late April opens the water and mid November closes it again. Fishing peaks soon after break-up and again before the cold returns. Plan around that when you fish Kerr Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public data does not answer the access question here. This is a natural basin, not a dammed one. No car park, ramp or path is recorded within easy reach of the shore. One rod, a handful of hooks and floats, and a few small lures are enough for this water. Rules for this water may differ from the county norm. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. Should this one be busy, Longross Lake is 4.4 km off. Signs at Kerr Lake carry more weight than any list.