Fishing Low Wave Lake in Thunder Bay District, Ontario

• Overview

  Look for Low Wave Lake in Thunder Bay District, Ontario. The water sits 498 metres up. Around 36 hectares of surface means several distinct areas to work. With about 2.9 km of edge, you can try several depths in one session. It is high ground by Ontario standards. Ignace sits 79 km from here and is the nearest stop. Thunder Bay is the closest city, 141 km away. The nearest edge is a long way off, so local rules apply throughout.

• Where to Fish on Low Wave Lake

  Open data we checked carries no depth for this water. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. County-wide records name cisco, blackfin cisco, rainbow smelt, bloater and shortjaw cisco. The list covers the county rather than this water alone, so treat it as a guide. Low Wave Lake repays a walk before the first cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July near 17°C and January near -19°C on the long-run figures. Expect a real winter and a strong spring after it. Hard water holds through the cold months, breaking up near early May. In an average year the thaw lands around early May and the freeze near mid November. From the thaw to midsummer the fishing improves week by week. Low Wave Lake fishes to that pattern most years.

• Tackle & Baits

  No access rule appears in what we hold. No dam controls it, and the level follows the season. Access points are not mapped for this water, which suits people who like quiet. One rod, a handful of hooks and floats, and a few small lures are enough for this water. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. The nearest alternative is Carre Lake, 2.3 km out. The position on Low Wave Lake is worth confirming on the day.