Lac a la Plonge in Algoma: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Lac a la Plonge lies in Algoma, in Ontario. The surface lies 411 metres up. It measures some 1.43 sq km, and wind has room to build across it. Around 24 km of bank, which is a long day on foot. It ranks high for size among our Algoma listings. Nearest place of any size is Wawa, 33 km away. Thunder Bay is the closest city, 311 km away. This one is safely inside the county line.

• Where to Fish on Lac a la Plonge

  Depth remains unrecorded, so treat the first session as a survey. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. The productive water is a rod length or two out, not a hundred. Algoma records list walleye, northern pike and Iowa darter among the fish reported. Read it as a county summary, not a water-by-water list. At Lac a la Plonge the first feature you find is worth twenty minutes.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-run averages give July about 16°C and January about -16°C. Winter owns most of the year at this latitude. Ice fishing carries the winter, and the water opens about early May. The season between ice runs from about early May to mid November. Fish feed hardest at the start and the close of the open season. On Lac a la Plonge the same rules apply, with local timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether the bank is open is not something our records settle. This is a natural basin, not a dammed one. Mapping is blank for access, so scout the approach before committing the car. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Close seasons apply to some species and not others. If the gate is shut, Isabella Lake at 2.8 km is the nearest alternative. Confirm access to Lac a la Plonge locally before you travel.