Nassau Lake Fishing Guide, Cochrane District, Ontario

• Overview

  Nassau Lake lies within the bounds of Cochrane District, Ontario. The country round it is taiga from end to end. About 5.88 sq km, so local knowledge or a boat saves a lot of walking. The perimeter runs near 12 km, so plan the walk before you start. Few waters listed in Cochrane District are bigger. Hearst lies 44 km from the water. Hornepayne lies 62 km off, Manitouwadge another 128 km. It lies deep inside the county rather than near an edge.

• Where to Fish on Nassau Lake

  Depth is not on record here, so the bank has to tell you. The productive water is a rod length or two out, not a hundred. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Across Cochrane District, recorded fish include northern pike, yellow perch, white sucker, Iowa darter and logperch. County records show what lives in the area; the local agency holds the water-by-water list. Nassau Lake fishes better once you know its edges.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Typical July readings run about 16°C; by January the average is down near -18°C. The season is measured in weeks rather than months. Winter fishing happens on the ice here, with open water back around 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 Nassau Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing on record says whether the bank is open or closed. Records list it as a natural water body rather than an impoundment. Nothing is listed nearby for parking or launching a boat. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Some banks are open only from a marked point. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. Should this one be busy, Petit Lake is 1.9 km off. Signs at Nassau Lake carry more weight than any list.