Quinn Lake in Rainy River District: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Quinn Lake is a Rainy River District water, in Ontario. It lies 399 metres above sea level. Surface area is around 22 hectares, which gives you real water without needing a boat. A shoreline of some 2.1 km keeps the choices simple. It is a small entry by Rainy River District standards. Atikokan sits 45 km from here and is the nearest stop. It is 147 km to Thunder Bay, the nearest city. No boundary runs near, so the local rules hold throughout.

• Where to Fish on Quinn Lake

  No figure exists for depth, so let the water show you. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. County-wide records name northern pike, smallmouth bass and yellow perch. County records show the wider picture rather than this one place. The shape of Quinn Lake decides where the fish sit.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The year swings from about -16°C in January to roughly 18°C in July. Cold winters and warm summers give a wide working range. The freeze runs deep into the year, with break-up near late April. In an average year the thaw lands around late April and the freeze near mid November. From the thaw to midsummer the fishing improves week by week. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Quinn Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  We hold no note on access for this one. No dam controls it, and the level follows the season. The map shows no ramp or car park nearby, so this is a walk-in water. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. Where tickets apply, they are sold in the nearest town rather than on the bank. For a change of water, Lemay Lake is 1.5 km distant. For Quinn Lake in particular, ask before you travel.