Red Sucker Lake Fishing in Thunder Bay District, Ontario

• Overview

  Red Sucker Lake is listed under Thunder Bay District, Ontario. It stands 214 metres above sea level. This is a pocket water of some 5 hectares, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. It is one of the smaller waters we list in Thunder Bay District. The closest town, Terrace Bay, is 47 km away. For a city, Thunder Bay is 210 km off. No county line comes close, which keeps the paperwork simple.

• Where to Fish on Red Sucker Lake

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. 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. County-wide records name cisco, blackfin cisco, rainbow smelt and bloater. Records at county level tell you what is around, not what is stocked here. Red Sucker Lake gives up more to patience than to distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The year swings from about -15°C in January to roughly 15°C in July. Open water arrives late and leaves early, which concentrates the fishing. Count the season from break-up, usually early May. Going by climate averages, expect open water from about early May until roughly mid November. The shoulder weeks of the open season are the productive ones. Red Sucker Lake runs to its own calendar within the local pattern.

• Tackle & Baits

  We hold no note on access for this one. There is no mapped parking or launch close by, which usually means walking in. One rod, a handful of hooks and floats, and a few small lures are enough for this water. Where the road in crosses private land, ask first. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. Two Finger Lake at 1.8 km is the sensible second choice. Confirm access to Red Sucker Lake locally before you travel.