Fishing at Shawmere Lake, Sudbury, Ontario

• Overview

  This water sits in Sudbury, Ontario. It stands 314 metres above sea level. At some 2.67 sq km it is far too large to cover on foot in a day. The shoreline runs to about 27 km, far more than one trip can cover. It is among the larger waters listed here for Sudbury. Nearest town is Chapleau, 76 km off. It is 237 km to Greater Sudbury, the nearest city. This one is safely inside the county line.

• Where to Fish on Shawmere Lake

  Depth is not on record here, which means reading the ground instead. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Read the surface for the wind lane, then fish the edge of it. Survey and observation records for Sudbury include smallmouth bass, northern pike and yellow perch. Records at county level tell you what is around, not what is stocked here. Anyone new to Shawmere Lake should walk it once before setting up.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Seasonal averages run from -17°C in January up to 17°C in July. A short, intense season is the rule this far north. Ice-out usually falls in early May, and the weeks after it fish hardest. Ice clears near early May and comes back about mid November in a typical year. Late spring and early autumn carry the year between them. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Shawmere Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing in our records says who may fish here. Records list it as a natural water body rather than an impoundment. Mapping shows no built access close by; expect to walk in from wherever you can leave the car. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Parking space is the usual limit rather than the bank itself. Some ground is open by custom rather than by right, so tread carefully. Tommyfrog Lake at 6.4 km is the sensible second choice. Rules at Shawmere Lake are worth checking on the day.