Fishing Northline Lake in Thunder Bay District, Ontario

• Overview

  Northline Lake lies within the bounds of Thunder Bay District, Ontario. The land about it is taiga. It measures about 56 hectares, which is a comfortable size for bank fishing. There is roughly 3.9 km of shoreline here, which is a short walk end to end. It sits higher than most water we list in Ontario. For a base, Schreiber sits 27 km out. After that come Terrace Bay at 33 km and Nipigon at 70 km. The county line is nowhere near, so one local authority covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Northline Lake

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Read the surface for the wind lane, then fish the edge of it. Records held for Thunder Bay District cover cisco, blackfin cisco, rainbow smelt, bloater and shortjaw cisco. Records at this level tell you what is in the area. On Northline Lake that means starting tight and working out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  In an average year July sits at 16°C and January at -17°C. The year here is short and sharp: a long lid, then a burst of open water. Expect a solid lid for months and a thaw around early May. On average, early May opens the water and mid November closes it again. Just after the ice goes and just before it returns, the fishing lifts. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Northline Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Ownership and access are not documented in what we hold. No dam controls it, and the level follows the season. Nothing formal is recorded here: no ramp, no car park, no marked path. Keep the gear simple: light line, small hooks, split shot and a couple of proven lures. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. Where the way in crosses private ground, ask first. Nickel Lake, 0.6 km away, makes the obvious fallback. For Northline Lake in particular, ask before you travel.