Fishing at Sherlock Lake, Cochrane District, Ontario

• Overview

  Sherlock Lake is a Cochrane District water, in Ontario. The surface lies 237 metres up. It measures some 2.42 sq km, and wind has room to build across it. Around 6.6 km of bank, which is a long day on foot. It is among the larger waters listed here for Cochrane District. Head to Longlac, 223 km away, for anything you forgot. Greenstone is 227 km away, with Geraldton at 227 km. There is no boundary nearby to worry about.

• Where to Fish on Sherlock Lake

  Depth is not on record here, so the bank has to tell you. Weed, then depth: that is the order to fish a water of this kind. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Cochrane District records list northern pike, yellow perch, white sucker and Iowa darter among the fish reported. County records show what lives in the area; the local agency holds the water-by-water list. Take Sherlock Lake a stretch at a time.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Between January at about -22°C and July at about 16°C, the water has a wide range to work through. Open water arrives late and leaves early, which concentrates the fishing. Ice is part of the season here, ending near early May. On the long-run averages the water opens up around early May and starts locking again about early November. Right after break-up, and again as the nights sharpen, is when to go. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Sherlock Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing in our records says who may fish here. No dam controls it, and the level follows the season. Nothing built is recorded close to the bank here. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Some banks are open only from a marked point. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. Duns Lake at 6.8 km is the sensible second choice. Confirm before you fish Sherlock Lake.