Pogey Lake, Ontario: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Pogey Lake sits in Sudbury, out in Ontario. It sits at 477 metres above sea level. The water covers some 13 hectares, so pick a bank rather than trying to cover it all. Our Sudbury list holds plenty of bigger water. Nearest place of any size is Chapleau, 51 km away. Wawa lies 96 km off, Sault Ste. Marie another 113 km. No boundary runs near, so the local rules hold throughout.

• Where to Fish on Pogey Lake

  Our records carry no depth, so judge it from the bank. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Open biodiversity records for Sudbury list smallmouth bass, northern pike, yellow perch, Iowa darter and walleye. Take it as the county picture rather than a promise for this water. At Pogey Lake light and wind decide more than tackle does.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Seasonal averages run from -14°C in January up to 17°C in July. The year runs cold to warm and back, with clear transitions. The lid usually goes in late April, which opens the strongest weeks of the year. Ice usually gives way near late April, and forms again about mid November. May into June fishes hardest, and September gives a second good stretch before the lid returns. The season on Pogey Lake follows the weather closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  Ownership and access are not documented in what we hold. Public mapping records no formal access here, so plan for a walk and soft ground. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. Mutt Lake sits 0.9 km off and takes the overflow. For Pogey Lake in particular, ask before you travel.