Short Lake near Haileybury: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Short Lake belongs to Timiskaming District, Ontario. The bank gives way to rolling bush. The water measures roughly 10 hectares, so nothing here is far from anything else. The closest town, Haileybury, is 8.4 km away. After that come Temiskaming Shores at 12 km and Ville-Marie at 21 km. Close by you also have: Brief Lake out at 0.6 km, 1.2 km away is Green Lake, Clear Lake out at 1.5 km, 1.6 km away is Moffat Lake and Cobalt Lake out at 1.7 km. The nearest boundary is a fair way off.

• Where to Fish on Short Lake

  Without a survey to go on, judge depth from how the bank falls away. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. Species logged across Timiskaming District include brook trout, northern pike and yellow perch. Read it as a county summary, not a water-by-water list. Anyone new to Short Lake should walk it once before setting up.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Between January at about -16°C and July at about 18°C, the water has a wide range to work through. Fishing here follows the temperature more than the calendar. Expect a solid lid for months and a thaw around late April. Break-up sits around late April on average, with the water closing again about late November. Right after break-up, and again as the nights sharpen, is when to go. The season on Short Lake follows the weather closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether the bank is open is not something our records settle. The nearest car park we can see is 1.1 km out, so expect a walk with your gear. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. If the gate is shut, Brief Lake at 0.6 km is the nearest alternative. Confirm before you fish Short Lake.