Mire Lake Fishing in Timiskaming District, Ontario

• Overview

  Mire Lake stands in Timiskaming District, Ontario. The surface lies 347 metres up. It measures about 19 hectares, which is a comfortable size for bank fishing. Around 5.0 km of bank, which is a long day on foot. Nearest place of any size is Englehart, 64 km away. It is 136 km to Greater Sudbury, the nearest city. Rules here are straightforward: one set of provincial rules.

• Where to Fish on Mire Lake

  Depth is unmeasured here, so let the shoreline guide you. Weed, then depth: that is the order to fish a water of this kind. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Species logged across Timiskaming District include brook trout, northern pike, yellow perch, Iowa darter and walleye. The list covers the county rather than this water alone, so treat it as a guide. Take Mire Lake a stretch at a time.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July to average close to 17°C, with January the cold end at about -17°C. Winter puts a hard lid on this one. Winter locks it down, and late April brings it back. Averages place the thaw at late April and the freeze at mid November. The weeks after the thaw and the ones before the freeze are the strongest. Expect Mire Lake to follow that timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  No public source sets out the position on this bank. Records list it as a natural water body rather than an impoundment. The map shows no ramp or car park nearby, so this is a walk-in water. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Bank access can be seasonal on ground like this. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. Sigs Lake sits 1.6 km off and takes the overflow. Check the position at Mire Lake before loading the car.