Long Lake Fishing near Terrace Bay, Ontario

• Overview

  Set in Thunder Bay District, Ontario, this is Long Lake. It stands 226 metres above sea level. Surface area is around 16 hectares, which gives you real water without needing a boat. Most waters listed here for Thunder Bay District are larger. The closest town, Terrace Bay, is 18 km distant. Beyond it, Schreiber at 28 km and Manitouwadge at 100 km. It sits well inside the county, so one set of rules covers it.

• Where to Fish on Long Lake

  No depth figure has reached our records, which makes a plummet useful. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Fish documented in Thunder Bay District include cisco, blackfin cisco and rainbow smelt. Records at this level tell you what is in the area. Treat Long Lake as a water to read rather than to cover.

• Seasonal Patterns

  In an average year August sits at 16°C and January at -11°C. A full turn of seasons, with the strongest sport on either side of summer. The freeze runs deep into the year, with break-up near late April. Averages place the thaw at late April and the freeze at late November. Late spring and early autumn carry the year between them. The season on Long Lake follows the weather closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  There is no clear statement anywhere on who can fish it. You can camp 670 m off, which suits an early start. 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. Some stretches are reserved and marked as such on the ground. The nearest alternative is Mud Lake, 1.1 km out. Check the current arrangement for Long Lake.