Second Charlie May's Lake Fishing in Algoma, Ontario

• Overview

  In Ontario, Second Charlie May's Lake falls inside Algoma. It sits at 316 metres above sea level. It covers about 8 hectares, so this is small water you can walk round in under an hour. It is a small entry by Algoma standards. Hornepayne sits 3.3 km from here and is the nearest stop. Further out sit Manitouwadge (81 km) and Hearst (92 km). The nearest boundary is well away, so one set of rules covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Second Charlie May's Lake

  Without a survey to go on, judge depth from how the bank falls away. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Across Algoma, recorded fish include walleye, northern pike, Iowa darter and yellow perch. County data is a starting point rather than a guarantee. Take Second Charlie May's Lake a stretch at a time.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-term averages put July at about 16°C and January near -18°C. Cold dominates the calendar on water this far north. Ice is part of the season here, ending near early May. On average, early May opens the water and mid November closes it again. Reckon on open water from spring through to late autumn, with May and June the strongest. Plan around that when you fish Second Charlie May's Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Ownership and access are not documented in what we hold. Nothing is mapped in the way of a ramp or car park within a short radius. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. A landowner's word beats anything printed elsewhere. Some ground is open by custom rather than by right, so tread carefully. If the gate is shut, Charlie May's Lake at 1.3 km is the nearest alternative. Confirm before you fish Second Charlie May's Lake.