Lola Lake Fishing Guide, Thunder Bay District, Ontario

• Overview

  The Thunder Bay District entry here is Lola Lake, in Ontario. This is spruce and muskeg country. With some 26 hectares of water, there is room for a boat but no need of one. The edge runs 3.3 km or so, easy to work in an afternoon. The nearest town is Manitouwadge, 37 km away. Terrace Bay is 77 km away, with Schreiber at 89 km. No county line comes close, which keeps the paperwork simple.

• Where to Fish on Lola Lake

  No figure exists for depth, so let the water show you. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Fish documented in Thunder Bay District include cisco, blackfin cisco and rainbow smelt. Records at this level tell you what is in the area. Fish Lola Lake where the bottom changes rather than where it looks deep.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warmest month averages 16°C, the coldest about -16°C. A short, intense season is the rule this far north. Break-up comes around early May, and the run that follows is short and strong. Climate figures give an open season running early May to mid November. The strong weeks are the first after break-up and the last before the freeze. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Lola Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public data does not answer the access question here. No dam controls it, and the level follows the season. Access is unmapped, which usually means a farm track and a walk. Keep the gear simple: light line, small hooks, split shot and a couple of proven lures. Check locally before you travel, because a wasted drive is a long one. Close seasons apply to some species and not others. The nearest alternative is Lorna Lake, 4.4 km out. For Lola Lake in particular, ask before you travel.