Shepherd Lake near Englehart: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Timiskaming District, Ontario, is where Shepherd Lake sits. It sits at 243 metres above sea level. It measures about 52 hectares, which is a comfortable size for bank fishing. The edge covers about 5.4 km, enough to hold several distinct areas. Nearest town is Englehart, 15 km off. It is 179 km to Greater Sudbury, the nearest city. It lies deep inside the county rather than near an edge.

• Where to Fish on Shepherd Lake

  No depth figure has reached our records, which makes a plummet useful. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Records held for Timiskaming District cover brook trout, northern pike and yellow perch. The list covers the county rather than this water alone, so treat it as a guide. Shepherd Lake gives up more to patience than to distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Average temperature peaks around 18°C in July and bottoms out near -16°C in January. The middle months are generous; the ends are demanding. The open season starts with the thaw, near enough late April. The water is typically free of ice between late April and late November. Late spring and early autumn carry the year between them. Time your trip to Shepherd Lake by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  No access rule appears in what we hold. No dam controls it, and the level follows the season. Nothing is listed nearby for parking or launching a boat. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. Should this one be busy, Mud Lake is 1.1 km off. Nothing on Shepherd Lake should be assumed from this page alone.