Kyushk Lake Fishing in Sudbury, Ontario

• Overview

  Kyushk Lake belongs to Sudbury, Ontario. The country round it is taiga from end to end. At some 1.08 sq km it is far too large to cover on foot in a day. Around 13 km of bank, which is a long day on foot. Size puts it in the front rank of our Sudbury list. Supplies mean a trip to Chapleau, 92 km off. Greater Sudbury is the closest city, 255 km away. It lies deep inside the county rather than near an edge.

• Where to Fish on Kyushk Lake

  There is no published depth for this one, so start shallow and work out. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Records held for Sudbury cover smallmouth bass, northern pike, yellow perch, Iowa darter and walleye. It is the county picture; the agency list is water-specific. The shape of Kyushk Lake decides where the fish sit.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July runs about 17°C on average, January about -17°C. The ice season is long here and the open one short. Firm cover through the cold months, then open water from early May. Averages suggest open water from about early May through to roughly mid November. Right after break-up, and again as the nights sharpen, is when to go. Plan around that when you fish Kyushk Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing in our records says who may fish here. 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. Read any posted signs at the access point rather than assuming. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. Failing this one, try Ochik Lake, 2.3 km away. Confirm access to Kyushk Lake locally before you travel.