North Byng Lake, Ontario: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  In Ontario, North Byng Lake belongs to Algoma. It lies 309 metres above sea level. At about 24 hectares, a day is enough to walk the shoreline properly. A shoreline of some 2.6 km keeps the choices simple. The closest town, Hearst, is 78 km away. Kapuskasing is 93 km and Hornepayne 94 km. Round about: Byng Lake (7.4 km), Foster Lake just 9.4 km, Byng Creek (10 km), North Dishnish Lake just 11 km and Doherty Lake (11 km). The nearest boundary is a fair way off.

• Where to Fish on North Byng Lake

  Nothing we hold settles how deep this runs. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Public occurrence data for Algoma names walleye, northern pike, Iowa darter and yellow perch. The county figures include rivers and lakes alike. On North Byng Lake the quiet end is the one worth the extra effort.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Between January at about -18°C and July at about 17°C, the water has a wide range to work through. Long winters and short summers set the pattern. The open season starts with the thaw, near enough early May. Break-up sits around early May on average, with the water closing again about mid November. The weeks after the thaw and the ones before the freeze are the strongest. Plan any trip to North Byng Lake around it.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. No dam controls it, and the level follows the season. There is no mapped parking or launch nearby, which keeps numbers down. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Where access is informal, keep it that way by behaving. Night access is frequently treated as a separate matter. The nearest alternative is Byng Lake, 7.4 km out. For North Byng Lake in particular, ask before you travel.