Fishing McKee Lake in Timiskaming District, Ontario

• Overview

  Set in Timiskaming District, Ontario, this is McKee Lake. It lies 372 metres above sea level. The water covers around 1.49 sq km, which puts most of it out of reach from the bank. The margin runs to about 10 km in total. Size puts it in the front rank of our Timiskaming District list. The town to know is Capreol, 75 km out. Valley East lies 82 km off, Rayside-Balfour another 89 km. This one is safely inside the county line.

• Where to Fish on McKee Lake

  Open data we checked carries no depth for this water. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Species logged across Timiskaming District include brook trout, northern pike and yellow perch. What holds for the county may not hold for this water. Take McKee Lake a stretch at a time.

• Seasonal Patterns

  In an average year July sits at 17°C and January at -16°C. A full turn of seasons, with the strongest sport on either side of summer. Count on hard cover from midwinter, and open water from late April. The open-water window runs from around late April to about mid November in an average year. The weeks after the thaw and the ones before the freeze are the strongest. McKee Lake runs to its own calendar within the local pattern.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether the bank is open is not something our records settle. No dam controls it, and the level follows the season. Public mapping records no formal access here, so plan for a walk and soft ground. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Check whether a boat is allowed before you tow one. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. Togo Lake sits 2.2 km off and takes the overflow. The position on McKee Lake is worth confirming on the day.