Little Nama Lake, Ontario: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  In Ontario, Little Nama Lake belongs to Thunder Bay District. The bank gives way to taiga. Roughly 36 hectares: a morning covers one end, an afternoon the other. There is roughly 5.0 km of bank, more than one visit can cover properly. The nearest place of any size is Manitouwadge, 20 km away. Longlac lies 74 km off, Hornepayne another 76 km. There is no boundary nearby to worry about.

• Where to Fish on Little Nama Lake

  Depth remains unrecorded, so treat the first session as a survey. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Survey and observation records for Thunder Bay District include cisco, blackfin cisco and rainbow smelt. The county figures include rivers and lakes alike. At Little Nama Lake light and wind decide more than tackle does.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Seasonal averages run from -18°C in January up to 16°C in July. Open water arrives late and leaves early, which concentrates the fishing. Hard water holds through the cold months, breaking up near early May. Going by climate averages, expect open water from about early May until roughly mid November. The open run goes from the thaw to the freeze, and April through October covers most of it. Plan any trip to Little Nama Lake around it.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public sources are silent on who controls the bank. Records list it as a natural water body rather than an impoundment. Public data shows nothing built here, so treat the whole approach as informal. One rod, a handful of hooks and floats, and a few small lures are enough for this water. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. Failing this one, try Otter Lake, 2.9 km away. For Little Nama Lake, the notice at the access point is the final word.