Fishing at Kerr Lake, Sudbury, Ontario

• Overview

  Kerr Lake belongs to Sudbury, Ontario. The water sits 325 metres up. At some 1.31 sq km it is far too large to cover on foot in a day. Shoreline length is close to 11 km, and each section fishes a little differently. Few waters listed in Sudbury are bigger. Supplies mean a trip to Espanola, 19 km off. Dowling follows at 46 km, then Little Current at 48 km. No county line comes close, which keeps the paperwork simple.

• Where to Fish on Kerr Lake

  We hold no survey for this water; read the slope of the shoreline instead. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. 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. Species recorded across the county may be limited to a few waters. Read Kerr Lake before you fish it and the day goes better.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July runs about 18°C on average, January about -12°C. The season turns properly here, and fish follow it closely. The open season starts with the thaw, near enough late April. Ice clears near late April and comes back about late November in a typical year. Early summer and early autumn carry the open-water season. The season on Kerr Lake follows the weather closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access is not recorded for this water. No dam controls it, and the level follows the season. Mapping is blank for access, so scout the approach before committing the car. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Take the rules with you rather than trusting memory. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. If the gate is shut, McGuey Lake at 1.5 km is the nearest alternative. Confirm access to Kerr Lake locally before you travel.