Mine Lake in Algoma: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Look for Mine Lake in Algoma, Ontario. It stands 473 metres above sea level. The water measures roughly 7 hectares, so nothing here is far from anything else. It is a small entry by Algoma standards. The nearest town is Sault Ste. Marie, 65 km away. For a city, Greater Sudbury is 276 km off. Close neighbours run: Wiley Lake about 2.8 km, Pipe Lake 3.5 km away, Fib Lake about 4.5 km, Annie Lake 6.5 km away and Brant Lake about 7.4 km. It lies deep inside the county rather than near an edge.

• Where to Fish on Mine Lake

  Our records carry no depth, so judge it from the bank. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. County-wide records name walleye, northern pike and Iowa darter. Species recorded across the county may be limited to a few waters. Read Mine Lake before you fish it and the day goes better.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Temperature averages peak at 17°C in July and bottom out at -12°C in January. A full turn of seasons, with the strongest sport on either side of summer. Once it clears, about late April, the fishing comes on quickly. Break-up sits around late April on average, with the water closing again about late November. The first weeks of open water and the last are the ones to plan for. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Mine Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether the bank is open is not something our records settle. No made access is recorded, so a short walk in is the likely arrangement. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Parking space is the usual limit rather than the bank itself. Where parking is tight, arriving early solves most problems. Should this one be busy, Wiley Lake is 2.8 km off. Check the position on Mine Lake before loading the car.