Olson Lake Fishing near Kirkland Lake, Ontario

• Overview

  Olson Lake is set in Timiskaming District, Ontario. Country round the bank runs to lake country bush. The water measures roughly 7 hectares, so nothing here is far from anything else. It is one of the smaller waters we list in Timiskaming District. The closest town, Kirkland Lake, is 17 km away. The big place round here is Greater Sudbury, 201 km distant. Two sets of local rules meet not far from this water.

• Where to Fish on Olson Lake

  Depth went unrecorded, which puts the reading back on you. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. The productive water is a rod length or two out, not a hundred. Survey and observation records for Timiskaming District include brook trout, northern pike and yellow perch. County records show what lives in the area; the local agency holds the water-by-water list. On Olson Lake a short move beats a long cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Between January at about -17°C and July at about 17°C, the water has a wide range to work through. Fishing here follows the temperature more than the calendar. Once it clears, about early May, the fishing comes on quickly. Climate averages put the opening at about early May and the closing near mid November. The weeks after the thaw and the ones before the freeze are the strongest. Plan any trip to Olson Lake around it.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether the bank is open is not something our records settle. Nothing built is recorded close to the bank here. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Take the rules with you rather than trusting memory. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. The nearest alternative is Lower Twin Lake, 3.3 km out. Check the position on Olson Lake before loading the car.