Poshtar Lake, Ontario: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  The Thunder Bay District end of Ontario holds Poshtar Lake. It sits at 326 metres above sea level. Around 25 hectares of surface means several distinct areas to work. The edge runs 3.3 km or so, easy to work in an afternoon. Manitouwadge sits 15 km from here and is the nearest stop. It is 273 km to Thunder Bay, the nearest city. It sits well inside its county, with no border complications.

• Where to Fish on Poshtar Lake

  Depth is unmeasured here, so let the shoreline guide you. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. Records held for Thunder Bay District cover cisco, blackfin cisco, rainbow smelt and bloater. County data is a starting point rather than a guarantee. Treat Poshtar Lake as a water to read rather than to cover.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July to average close to 16°C, with January the cold end at about -17°C. Long winters and short summers set the pattern. Hard cover is dependable here; it goes around early May. Break-up sits around early May on average, with the water closing again about mid November. May into June fishes hardest, and September gives a second good stretch before the lid returns. It holds true on Poshtar Lake more years than not.

• Tackle & Baits

  The paperwork position is blank for this one. No dam controls it, and the level follows the season. Access points are not mapped for this water, which suits people who like quiet. Keep the gear simple: light line, small hooks, split shot and a couple of proven lures. Some banks are open only from a marked point. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. If the gate is shut, Turcak Lake at 2.8 km is the nearest alternative. Ask locally about Poshtar Lake if anything is unclear.