Mikomebil Lake, Ontario: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Mikomebil Lake sits in Cochrane District, out in Ontario. It sits at 270 metres above sea level. Around 63 hectares of surface means several distinct areas to work. With about 3.5 km of edge, you can try several depths in one session. For supplies, Cochrane is 111 km out. Greater Sudbury sits 394 km out, and it is the nearest city worth the name. This one is safely inside the county line.

• Where to Fish on Mikomebil Lake

  Nothing in our records gives a depth for this one. 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. Survey and observation records for Cochrane District include northern pike, yellow perch and white sucker. Records at county level tell you what is around, not what is stocked here. Mikomebil Lake responds to conditions more than to tactics.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Seasonal averages run from -20°C in January up to 16°C in July. Long winters and short summers set the pattern. Once it clears, about early May, the fishing comes on quickly. Going by climate averages, expect open water from about early May until roughly mid November. Just after the ice goes and just before it returns, the fishing lifts. On Mikomebil Lake that shapes the whole year.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing in our records says who may fish here. Records list it as a natural water body rather than an impoundment. No car park, ramp or path is recorded within easy reach of the shore. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Some banks are open only from a marked point. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. Failing this one, try Pakweyau Lake, 3.1 km away. Rules at Mikomebil Lake are worth checking on the day.