Lofquist Lake Fishing Guide, Thunder Bay District, Ontario

• Overview

  Out in Thunder Bay District, Ontario, sits Lofquist Lake. It sits in boreal forest country. Around 23 hectares of surface means several distinct areas to work. The bank runs about 2.0 km all the way round, so one visit can cover most of it. Start from Nipigon, 5.8 km down the road. Thunder Bay is the closest city, 99 km away. The nearest edge is a long way off, so local rules apply throughout.

• Where to Fish on Lofquist Lake

  Our records carry no depth, so judge it from the bank. 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. Records held for Thunder Bay District cover cisco, blackfin cisco, rainbow smelt, bloater and shortjaw cisco. Those are county-wide records, so not every one of them will be in this water. At Lofquist Lake the water rewards a slow, careful approach.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate normals give 17°C for July and -17°C for January. The season is measured in weeks rather than months. Winter locks it down, and early May brings it back. Break-up sits around early May on average, with the water closing again about mid November. September and October fish steadily right up to the freeze. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Lofquist Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing in our records says who may fish here. It formed naturally, so levels move with rainfall rather than with a gate. Formal access is not mapped, so the last stretch is likely on foot. One rod, a handful of hooks and floats, and a few small lures are enough for this water. Parking space is the usual limit rather than the bank itself. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. Failing this one, try No Good Lake, 1.4 km away. Check the position at Lofquist Lake before loading the car.