Majata Lake, Ontario: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Majata Lake sits within Thunder Bay District in Ontario. It stands 416 metres above sea level. It measures some 3.21 sq km, and wind has room to build across it. Some 21 km of bank gives room to move when the wind turns. Size puts it in the front rank of our Thunder Bay District list. For supplies, Lappe is 124 km out. Nipigon is 128 km away, with Shuniah Township at 133 km. The nearest boundary is a fair way off.

• Where to Fish on Majata Lake

  Nothing we hold settles how deep this runs. Weed, then depth: that is the order to fish a water of this kind. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Species logged across Thunder Bay District include cisco, blackfin cisco, rainbow smelt and bloater. Records at county level tell you what is around, not what is stocked here. At Majata Lake the first feature you find is worth twenty minutes.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Temperature averages peak at 17°C in July and bottom out at -20°C in January. The year here is short and sharp: a long lid, then a burst of open water. After early May the shallows warm and the fish move up. The season between ice runs from about early May to mid November. The open run goes from the thaw to the freeze, and April through October covers most of it. That is the shape of the year on Majata Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing we hold confirms whether access is permitted. This is a natural basin, not a dammed one. Access points are not mapped for this water, which suits people who like quiet. 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. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. If the gate is shut, Obiscutay Lake at 3 km is the nearest alternative. Ask locally about Majata Lake if anything is unclear.