Fishing Rennie Lake in Sudbury, Ontario

• Overview

  Rennie Lake is a Sudbury water, Ontario side. The bank is 349 metres above sea level. The water covers around 5.73 sq km, which puts most of it out of reach from the bank. The perimeter runs near 13 km, so plan the walk before you start. It ranks high for size among our Sudbury listings. Chapleau is the closest town at 74 km. After that come Wawa at 74 km and Hornepayne at 110 km. You are close to a county edge here; who manages the access can change within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Rennie Lake

  There is no published depth for this one, so start shallow and work out. Read the surface for the wind lane, then fish the edge of it. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Fish documented in Sudbury include smallmouth bass, northern pike and yellow perch. The list covers the county rather than this water alone, so treat it as a guide. At Rennie Lake the first feature you find is worth twenty minutes.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The range across the year is -16°C to 16°C. Ice holds for a long stretch, so the open weeks matter more here than further south. Ice fishing carries the winter, and the water opens about early May. Open water usually runs from early May until about mid November. September and October fish steadily right up to the freeze. Expect Rennie Lake to follow that timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. 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. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Rules for this water may differ from the county norm. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. Hall Lake sits 1.9 km off and takes the overflow. Check the position on Rennie Lake before loading the car.