O'Gormon Lake Fishing Guide, Timiskaming District, Ontario

• Overview

  Set in Timiskaming District, Ontario, this is O'Gormon Lake. The surface lies 391 metres up. At roughly 6 hectares, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. It is a small entry by Timiskaming District standards. Nearest place of any size is Englehart, 80 km away. Further out sit Temiskaming Shores (83 km) and Capreol (88 km). No boundary runs near, so the local rules hold throughout.

• Where to Fish on O'Gormon Lake

  There is no published depth for this one, so start shallow and work out. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. 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. O'Gormon Lake fishes better once you know its edges.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate normals give 17°C for July and -16°C for January. Winter owns most of the year at this latitude. Firm cover through the cold months, then open water from early May. From about early May to around mid November, expect open water on the long-run figures. The weeks after the thaw and the ones before the freeze are the strongest. It holds true on O'Gormon Lake more years than not.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing we hold confirms whether access is permitted. The map shows no ramp or car park nearby, so this is a walk-in water. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Rules differ from one water to the next round here. Some ground is open by custom rather than by right, so tread carefully. The nearest alternative is Thomson Lake, 1.4 km out. Check the position on O'Gormon Lake before loading the car.