Pody Lake, Ontario: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Look for Pody Lake in the Thunder Bay District part of Ontario. It stands 309 metres above sea level. The water covers around 1.70 sq km, which puts most of it out of reach from the bank. The edge covers about 17 km, enough to hold several distinct areas. It is among the larger waters listed here for Thunder Bay District. For supplies, Hornepayne is 42 km out. Beyond it, Manitouwadge at 71 km and Hearst at 104 km. One jurisdiction covers this water end to end.

• Where to Fish on Pody Lake

  The records we hold are silent on depth, so plan to find it yourself. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. Weed, then depth: that is the order to fish a water of this kind. Across Thunder Bay District, recorded fish include cisco, blackfin cisco, rainbow smelt, bloater and shortjaw cisco. What holds for the county may not hold for this water. Fish Pody Lake to its features, not to its size.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Seasonal averages run from -19°C in January up to 16°C in July. Cold dominates the calendar on water this far north. Break-up comes around early May, and the run that follows is short and strong. Averages suggest open water from about early May through to roughly mid November. Right after break-up, and again as the nights sharpen, is when to go. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Pody Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  No access rule appears in what we hold. This is a natural basin, not a dammed one. Formal access is not mapped, so the last stretch is likely on foot. Keep the gear simple: light line, small hooks, split shot and a couple of proven lures. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Night access is frequently treated as a separate matter. Should this one be busy, Fran Lake is 5.7 km off. Check the position on Pody Lake before loading the car.