McCluskey Lake Fishing near Greenstone, Ontario

• Overview

  McCluskey Lake is set in Thunder Bay District, Ontario. It lies 385 metres above sea level. It measures some 2.77 sq km, and wind has room to build across it. Some 13 km of bank gives room to move when the wind turns. It is among the larger waters listed here for Thunder Bay District. For supplies, Greenstone is 34 km out. Thunder Bay is the closest city, 192 km away. It lies deep inside the county rather than near an edge.

• Where to Fish on McCluskey Lake

  Depth remains unrecorded, so treat the first session as a survey. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. 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 and bloater. The county figures include rivers and lakes alike. Fish McCluskey Lake to its features, not to its size.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warmest month averages 16°C, the coldest about -19°C. Winter owns most of the year at this latitude. Once it clears, about early May, the fishing comes on quickly. Climate averages put the opening at about early May and the closing near mid November. From the thaw to midsummer the fishing improves week by week. Time your trip to McCluskey Lake by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. This is a natural basin, not a dammed one. Mapping shows an empty shoreline: no ramp, no jetty, no marked entry. One rod, a handful of hooks and floats, and a few small lures are enough for this water. Check whether a boat is allowed before you tow one. Where parking is tight, arriving early solves most problems. For a change of water, Skerrett Lake is 1.9 km distant. The position on McCluskey Lake is worth confirming on the day.