Little Huron Lake Fishing Guide, Manitoulin District, Ontario

• Overview

  Little Huron Lake lies within the bounds of Manitoulin District, Ontario. Mixed forest runs right down to the water. The water covers some 20 hectares, so pick a bank rather than trying to cover it all. Shoreline comes to about 1.9 km, small enough to learn in a day. It lies lower than most water we list in Ontario. The nearest town is Blind River, 45 km away. It is 158 km to Greater Sudbury, the nearest city. It lies deep inside the county rather than near an edge.

• Where to Fish on Little Huron Lake

  Nothing in our records gives a depth for this one. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Records held for Manitoulin District cover rainbow smelt, lake whitefish, cisco, yellow perch and white sucker. The county figures include rivers and lakes alike. The shape of Little Huron Lake decides where the fish sit.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Temperature averages peak at 18°C in July and bottom out at -8°C in January. A hard winter is normal, and the thaw brings a strong few weeks. Ice fishing carries the winter, and the water opens about mid April. On average, mid April opens the water and mid December closes it again. Reckon on open water from spring through to late autumn, with May and June the strongest. It sets the rhythm of the year at Little Huron Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing on record says whether the bank is open or closed. No dam controls it, and the level follows the season. Nothing is listed nearby for parking or launching a boat. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Check locally before you travel, because a wasted drive is a long one. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. Nineteen Lake, 8 km away, makes the obvious fallback. Check the current arrangement for Little Huron Lake.