Shedden Lake Fishing in Greater Sudbury, Ontario

• Overview

  In Ontario, Shedden Lake belongs to Greater Sudbury. The water sits 341 metres up. It covers about 5 hectares, so this is small water you can walk round in under an hour. On size it sits at the modest end of our Greater Sudbury list. The town to know is Capreol, 16 km out. Further out sit Valley East (24 km) and Rayside-Balfour (35 km). The county line is nowhere near, so one local authority covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Shedden Lake

  Our records hold no depth for this water. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. Species logged across Greater Sudbury include smallmouth bass, yellow perch, northern pike, pumpkinseed and rock bass. Species recorded across the county may be limited to a few waters. Read Shedden Lake for ten minutes before the first cast goes out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The seasonal spread runs -15°C to 18°C. A solid cap is the normal state through winter. After late April the shallows warm and the fish move up. The open-water window runs from around late April to about late November in an average year. The first weeks of open water and the last are the ones to plan for. That shapes the year on Shedden Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  The paperwork position is blank for this one. 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. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. Some ground is open by custom rather than by right, so tread carefully. Should this one be busy, Stake Lake is 1.9 km off. Nothing on Shedden Lake should be assumed from this page alone.