Fishing Scorch Lake in Sudbury, Ontario

• Overview

  The Sudbury entry here is Scorch Lake, in Ontario. The surface lies 327 metres up. This is sizeable water at about 3.27 sq km, and a boat opens up most of it. The outline measures near 22 km, so local knowledge counts. It is among the larger waters listed here for Sudbury. The closest town, Timmins, is 71 km away. The nearest city of size is Greater Sudbury, 221 km away. One jurisdiction covers this water end to end.

• Where to Fish on Scorch Lake

  Open data we checked carries no depth for this water. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Reported across Sudbury: smallmouth bass, northern pike, yellow perch, Iowa darter and walleye. It is the county picture; the agency list is water-specific. Fish Scorch Lake to its features, not to its size.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages move between -17°C in January and 17°C in July. The ice season is long here and the open one short. Firm cover through the cold months, then open water from early May. Climate averages put the opening at about early May and the closing near mid November. Spring is short and heavy here; autumn is longer and steadier. Plan any trip to Scorch Lake around it.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing in our records says who may fish here. Records list it as a natural water body rather than an impoundment. 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. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Some stretches are reserved and marked as such on the ground. If the gate is shut, South Scorch Lake at 4.9 km is the nearest alternative. For Scorch Lake in particular, ask before you travel.