Fishing at Nid Lake, Nipissing District, Ontario

• Overview

  Within Nipissing District, Ontario, you have Nid Lake. The bank gives way to lake country bush. At roughly 5 hectares, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. On size it sits at the modest end of our Nipissing District list. The closest town, South River, is 38 km away. The big place round here is Greater Sudbury, 175 km distant. The nearest edge is a long way off, so local rules apply throughout.

• Where to Fish on Nid Lake

  Our records carry no depth, so judge it from the bank. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Read the surface for the wind lane, then fish the edge of it. Fish documented in Nipissing District include smallmouth bass, cisco and yellow perch. The list covers the county rather than this water alone, so treat it as a guide. Nid Lake responds to conditions more than to tactics.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-term averages put July at about 18°C and January near -13°C. Hard water is a season in its own right here. The lid usually goes in late April, which opens the strongest weeks of the year. Open water usually runs from late April until about late November. The first weeks of open water and the last are the ones to plan for. That shapes the year on Nid Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public sources are silent on who controls the bank. You can camp 660 m off, which suits an early start. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Take the rules with you rather than trusting memory. Where tickets apply, they are sold in the nearest town rather than on the bank. Failing this one, try Nod Lake, 0.5 km away. Check the position on Nid Lake before loading the car.