Little Osler Lake Fishing in Nipissing District, Ontario

• Overview

  Within Nipissing District, Ontario, you have Little Osler Lake. Elevation runs to 445 metres. It measures about 20 hectares, which is a comfortable size for bank fishing. A shoreline of some 2.2 km keeps the choices simple. It is high ground by Ontario standards. The closest town, Mattawa, is 41 km away. Further out sit Powassan (46 km) and South River (50 km). The nearest edge is a long way off, so local rules apply throughout.

• Where to Fish on Little Osler Lake

  Depth is not on record here, which means reading the ground instead. Read the surface for the wind lane, then fish the edge of it. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Survey and observation records for Nipissing District include smallmouth bass, cisco, yellow perch, pumpkinseed and rock bass. Records at this level tell you what is in the area. On Little Osler Lake that means starting tight and working out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July to average close to 18°C, with January the cold end at about -13°C. Winter shuts the surface down for months. Once it clears, about late April, the fishing comes on quickly. Going by climate averages, expect open water from about late April until roughly late November. The strong weeks are the first after break-up and the last before the freeze. Plan around that when you fish Little Osler Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  We have no record of the rules that apply on this bank. It formed naturally, so levels move with rainfall rather than with a gate. Overnight stays are possible about 140 m out, where camping is mapped. Check locally before you travel, because a wasted drive is a long one. A polite question at the farm gate opens more banks than anything else. For a change of water, Little Nadine Lake is 1 km distant. Treat access at Little Osler Lake as something to verify.