Linton Lake Fishing in Greater Sudbury, Ontario

• Overview

  Ontario holds Linton Lake, in Greater Sudbury. It lies 269 metres above sea level. The water covers some 28 hectares, so pick a bank rather than trying to cover it all. Around 4.4 km of margin, front to back. Start from Greater Sudbury, 13 km down the road. The big place round here is Greater Sudbury, 13 km distant. It sits well inside its county, with no border complications.

• Where to Fish on Linton Lake

  No depth figure has reached our records, which makes a plummet useful. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Fish documented in Greater Sudbury include smallmouth bass, yellow perch, northern pike, pumpkinseed and rock bass. County records show the wider picture rather than this one place. On Linton Lake the first feature you find is usually worth a session.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The range across the year is -13°C to 19°C. Seasons are distinct, and each one fishes differently. Winter locks it down, and late April brings it back. Climate averages put the opening at about late April and the closing near late November. September and October fish steadily right up to the freeze. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Linton Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. This is a natural basin, not a dammed one. Access points are not mapped for this water, which suits people who like quiet. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Bank access can be seasonal on ground like this. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. Crowley Lake, 1.1 km away, makes the obvious fallback. Rules at Linton Lake are worth checking on the day.