Scissors Lake, Ontario: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Scissors Lake belongs to Thunder Bay District, Ontario. Land around it is boreal forest. Small at around 4 hectares: two anglers spread out cover most of it. It is a small entry by Thunder Bay District standards. Greenstone is the closest place, 40 km off. The big place round here is Thunder Bay, 174 km distant. No boundary runs near, so the local rules hold throughout.

• Where to Fish on Scissors Lake

  Depth went unrecorded, which puts the reading back on you. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. Records held for Thunder Bay District cover cisco, blackfin cisco and rainbow smelt. County records show the wider picture rather than this one place. The shape of Scissors Lake decides where the fish sit.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July to average close to 16°C, with January the cold end at about -20°C. Winter owns most of the year at this latitude. Count the season from break-up, usually early May. From about early May to around mid November, expect open water on the long-run figures. The first weeks of open water and the last are the ones to plan for. The season on Scissors Lake follows the weather closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  The rules here are undocumented as far as public sources go. Nothing is listed nearby for parking or launching a boat. Keep the gear simple: light line, small hooks, split shot and a couple of proven lures. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. Some ground is open by custom rather than by right, so tread carefully. The nearest alternative is Thimble Lake, 0.9 km out. What applies at Scissors Lake may have changed since it was mapped.