Fishing at Limit Lake, Sudbury, Ontario

• Overview

  Limit Lake belongs to Sudbury, Ontario. It sits at 446 metres above sea level. It measures some 1.38 sq km, and wind has room to build across it. The shoreline runs about 14 km, so it pays to pick a stretch and stay with it. On our Sudbury list it sits near the top for size. Some 75 km away sits Elliot Lake, the nearest settlement. Dowling follows at 100 km, then Espanola at 103 km. The county line is nowhere near, so one local authority covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Limit Lake

  Nothing in our records gives a depth for this one. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Survey and observation records for Sudbury include smallmouth bass, northern pike and yellow perch. What holds for the county may not hold for this water. Anyone new to Limit Lake should walk it once before setting up.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The seasonal spread runs -14°C to 17°C. Winter shuts things down for a spell, then spring reopens them fast. Ice is part of the season here, ending near late April. The season between ice runs from about late April to late November. Right after break-up, and again as the nights sharpen, is when to go. Plan around that when you fish Limit Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. No dam controls it, and the level follows the season. Nothing is mapped in the way of a ramp or car park within a short radius. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Provincial rules still apply whatever the bank status. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. If the gate is shut, Kettle Lake at 2.5 km is the nearest alternative. Signs at Limit Lake carry more weight than any list.