Meteor Lake Fishing in Sudbury, Ontario

• Overview

  The Sudbury entry here is Meteor Lake, in Ontario. It stands 397 metres above sea level. About 2.55 sq km, so local knowledge or a boat saves a lot of walking. Shoreline length is close to 16 km, and each section fishes a little differently. Size puts it in the front rank of our Sudbury list. The town to know is Capreol, 76 km out. Rayside-Balfour is 78 km and Valley East 79 km. The nearest boundary is well away, so one set of rules covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Meteor Lake

  Depth went unrecorded, which puts the reading back on you. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Across Sudbury, recorded fish include smallmouth bass, northern pike, yellow perch and Iowa darter. Species recorded across the county may be limited to a few waters. Meteor Lake gives up its fish to patience rather than distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Seasonal averages run from -16°C in January up to 17°C in July. Winter shuts things down for a spell, then spring reopens them fast. Winter locks it down, and late April brings it back. Expect the water usable from around late April until roughly mid November. The first weeks of open water and the last are the ones to plan for. The season on Meteor Lake follows the weather closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether the bank is open is not something our records settle. No dam controls it, and the level follows the season. Public data shows nothing built here, so treat the whole approach as informal. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Rules differ from one water to the next round here. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. The nearest alternative is Jen Lake, 1 km out. For Meteor Lake, the notice at the access point is the final word.