Fishing at Legris Lake, Thunder Bay District, Ontario

• Overview

  Look for Legris Lake in the Thunder Bay District part of Ontario. It sits at 455 metres above sea level. At 4.29 sq km this is proper open water rather than a pond. The edge covers about 20 km, enough to hold several distinct areas. On our Thunder Bay District list it sits near the top for size. Lappe lies 64 km from the water. After that come Shuniah Township at 73 km and Current River at 77 km. The nearest boundary is a fair way off.

• Where to Fish on Legris Lake

  There is no recorded depth, so work from what you can see. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Survey and observation records for Thunder Bay District include cisco, blackfin cisco, rainbow smelt and bloater. County data is a starting point rather than a guarantee. Take Legris Lake a stretch at a time.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July is the warm end of the year here, averaging about 17°C, while January sits near -20°C. The fishing year opens late and shuts early. The open season starts with the thaw, near enough early May. The water is typically free of ice between early May and mid November. Spring is short and heavy here; autumn is longer and steadier. On Legris Lake that shapes the whole year.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing we hold confirms whether access is permitted. No dam controls it, and the level follows the season. Nothing formal is recorded here: no ramp, no car park, no marked path. Keep the gear simple: light line, small hooks, split shot and a couple of proven lures. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. If the gate is shut, Stern Lake at 2.7 km is the nearest alternative. The position on Legris Lake is worth confirming on the day.