Peltier Lake, Ontario: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Peltier Lake lies in Thunder Bay District, in Ontario. The water sits 438 metres up. The water covers some 22 hectares, so pick a bank rather than trying to cover it all. The bank runs about 3.1 km all the way round, so one visit can cover most of it. Compared with other Ontario water on our list, it sits high. 42 km away sits Atikokan, the nearest town. Thunder Bay is the closest city, 139 km away. Two sets of local rules meet not far from this water.

• Where to Fish on Peltier Lake

  Nothing in our records gives a depth for this one. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Fish documented in Thunder Bay District include cisco, blackfin cisco, rainbow smelt and bloater. Records at county level tell you what is around, not what is stocked here. Read Peltier Lake for ten minutes before the first cast goes out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The year swings from about -17°C in January to roughly 18°C in July. Cold locks it up for a good stretch each year. Expect a solid lid for months and a thaw around late April. From about late April to around mid November, expect open water on the long-run figures. June through September is the settled part of the year, with the shoulders busier for fish. The season on Peltier Lake rarely departs from it.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. Records list it as a natural water body rather than an impoundment. No car park, ramp or path is recorded within easy reach of the shore. One rod, a handful of hooks and floats, and a few small lures are enough for this water. Take the rules with you rather than trusting memory. Barbless rules turn up on managed water more often than not. Should this one be busy, Sykes Lake is 1.7 km off. Nothing on Peltier Lake should be assumed from this page alone.