Milogamau Lake Fishing in Cochrane District, Ontario

• Overview

  Milogamau Lake is listed under Cochrane District, Ontario. It stands 51 metres above sea level. With some 51 hectares of water, there is room for a boat but no need of one. You are looking at roughly 7.5 km of shoreline, with plenty of water between access points. For a base, Moose Factory sits 71 km out. Moosonee is 72 km away, with Smooth Rock Falls at 161 km. This one is safely inside the county line.

• Where to Fish on Milogamau Lake

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. The productive water is a rod length or two out, not a hundred. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. Across Cochrane District, recorded fish include northern pike, yellow perch, white sucker, Iowa darter and logperch. Species recorded across the county may be limited to a few waters. Work Milogamau Lake in sections rather than trying to cover it.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warmest month averages 17°C, the coldest about -20°C. The season is measured in weeks rather than months. Count on hard cover from midwinter, and open water from early May. Going by climate averages, expect open water from about early May until roughly mid November. Reckon on open water from spring through to late autumn, with May and June the strongest. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Milogamau Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  There is no clear statement anywhere on who can fish it. This is a natural basin, not a dammed one. The map shows no ramp or car park nearby, so this is a walk-in water. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. A phone call first saves an afternoon. Close seasons apply to some species and not others. For a change of water, Sopachigadeo Lake is 31 km distant. Check the current arrangement for Milogamau Lake.