Where would I find Sambucus Lake?

It is a Thunder Bay District water, Ontario side, sitting 377 metres above sea level. The nearest towns are Terrace Bay, 51 km, and Schreiber, 53 km.

What area does Sambucus Lake cover?

The water covers some 24 hectares, so pick a bank rather than trying to cover it all. That area is measured from mapped outlines, not from a boat.

Which fish have been recorded near Sambucus Lake?

Across Thunder Bay District, recorded fish include cisco, blackfin cisco and rainbow smelt. The list covers the county rather than this water alone, so treat it as a guide.

How deep does Sambucus Lake get?

Our records hold no survey figure for this water. Work it out on the water: look for depth change within a rod length of the bank.

Is Sambucus Lake fished through the ice?

This is a two-season water: locked, then wide open. Look for the thaw near early May; the fishing lifts straight after. Average temperatures cross freezing around early May in spring and again near mid November in autumn.

Is there a boat ramp at Sambucus Lake?

Public mapping has no launch point here. Check the season dates for what you intend to fish for. A short move can change the day completely.

Body of water · Thunder Bay, Ontario, CA

Sambucus Lake

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23.8 haArea
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Heavy overcast holding through the day, with enough S wind to stack food downwind with a settled glass. The fish at Sambucus Lake are likely to sit near reed fringes and open pockets. One clear peak today: the night. Cover water early, then settle where the signs are. The autumn feed-up is on; baitfish areas are the key.

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Sambucus Lake Fishing Guide, Thunder Bay District, Ontario

Overview
Thunder Bay District in Ontario is where Sambucus Lake sits. It sits at 377 metres above sea level. Around 24 hectares of surface means several distinct areas to work. The full circuit measures close to 4.7 km on foot. Terrace Bay is the closest place, 51 km off. Schreiber is 53 km away, with Geraldton at 56 km. This one is safely inside the county line.
Where to Fish on Sambucus Lake
The records we hold are silent on depth, so plan to find it yourself. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. Across Thunder Bay District, recorded fish include cisco, blackfin cisco and rainbow smelt. What holds for the county may not hold for this water. At Sambucus Lake the water rewards a slow, careful approach.
Seasonal Patterns
In an average year July sits at 16°C and January at -18°C. This is a two-season water: locked, then wide open. Once it clears, about early May, the fishing comes on quickly. Expect the water usable from around early May until roughly mid November. The strong weeks are the first after break-up and the last before the freeze. At Sambucus Lake the season follows that pattern closely.
Tackle & Baits
Our records carry no access rule either way. It formed naturally, so levels move with rainfall rather than with a gate. The map shows no ramp or car park nearby, so this is a walk-in water. One rod, a handful of hooks and floats, and a few small lures are enough for this water. Rules differ from one water to the next round here. A polite question at the farm gate opens more banks than anything else. The nearest alternative is Aralia Lake, 3.6 km out. Confirm before you fish Sambucus Lake.

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MAX 13° C / MIN 2° C
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Gusts 54 km/h
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Body of water · Thunder Bay, Ontario, CA

Sambucus Lake

Log a catch

23.8 haArea
-Max depth
13Species
-Catches
-Record

AI Fishing Insight

Want more specific advice?

Ask Sam about this place

90%

Today’s Fishing forecast

The bites are excellent now

Night
90%
Morning
31%
Afternoon

Sambucus Lake Fishing Guide, Thunder Bay District, Ontario

Overview
Thunder Bay District in Ontario is where Sambucus Lake sits. It sits at 377 metres above sea level. Around 24 hectares of surface means several distinct areas to work. The full circuit measures close to 4.7 km on foot. Terrace Bay is the closest place, 51 km off. Schreiber is 53 km away, with Geraldton at 56 km. This one is safely inside the county line.
Where to Fish on Sambucus Lake
The records we hold are silent on depth, so plan to find it yourself. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. Across Thunder Bay District, recorded fish include cisco, blackfin cisco and rainbow smelt. What holds for the county may not hold for this water. At Sambucus Lake the water rewards a slow, careful approach.
Seasonal Patterns
In an average year July sits at 16°C and January at -18°C. This is a two-season water: locked, then wide open. Once it clears, about early May, the fishing comes on quickly. Expect the water usable from around early May until roughly mid November. The strong weeks are the first after break-up and the last before the freeze. At Sambucus Lake the season follows that pattern closely.
Tackle & Baits
Our records carry no access rule either way. It formed naturally, so levels move with rainfall rather than with a gate. The map shows no ramp or car park nearby, so this is a walk-in water. One rod, a handful of hooks and floats, and a few small lures are enough for this water. Rules differ from one water to the next round here. A polite question at the farm gate opens more banks than anything else. The nearest alternative is Aralia Lake, 3.6 km out. Confirm before you fish Sambucus Lake.