Point Lake Fishing Guide, Algoma, Ontario

• Overview

  Point Lake lies within the bounds of Algoma, Ontario. It lies 435 metres above sea level. The water covers some 78 hectares, so pick a bank rather than trying to cover it all. The margin runs to about 7.6 km in total. It sits higher than most water we list in Ontario. Nearest place of any size is Sault Ste. Marie, 77 km away. Greater Sudbury sits 227 km out, and it is the nearest city worth the name. No boundary runs near, so the local rules hold throughout.

• Where to Fish on Point Lake

  The records we hold are silent on depth, so plan to find it yourself. The productive water is a rod length or two out, not a hundred. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Across Algoma, recorded fish include walleye, northern pike, Iowa darter and yellow perch. County records show what lives in the area; the local agency holds the water-by-water list. On Point Lake that means starting tight and working out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Typical July readings run about 17°C; by January the average is down near -14°C. The year runs cold to warm and back, with clear transitions. Hard cover is dependable here; it goes around late April. The lid tends to go about late April and return around mid November. Reckon on open water from spring through to late autumn, with May and June the strongest. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Point Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  The paperwork position is blank for this one. This is a natural basin, not a dammed one. Mapping shows no built access close by; expect to walk in from wherever you can leave the car. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Take the rules with you rather than trusting memory. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. If the gate is shut, Alice Lake at 1 km is the nearest alternative. Nothing on Point Lake should be assumed from this page alone.