Fishing Solomon Lake in Sudbury, Ontario

• Overview

  Set in Sudbury, Solomon Lake is an Ontario water. Height above sea level is 288 metres. About 9 hectares of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. The edge runs 2.8 km or so, easy to work in an afternoon. Most waters listed here for Sudbury are larger. The closest town, Espanola, is 34 km distant. After that come Little Current at 36 km and Lively at 51 km. No county line comes close, which keeps the paperwork simple.

• Where to Fish on Solomon Lake

  There is no published depth for this one, so start shallow and work out. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Fish documented in Sudbury include smallmouth bass, northern pike and yellow perch. What holds for the county may not hold for this water. Solomon Lake gives up more to patience than to distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July is the warm end of the year here, averaging about 19°C, while January sits near -10°C. Expect a real winter and a strong spring after it. After late April the shallows warm and the fish move up. Going by climate averages, expect open water from about late April until roughly early December. The strongest runs come at either end of the open season. That shapes the year on Solomon Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether the bank is open is not something our records settle. No dam controls it, and the level follows the season. Mapping is blank for access, so scout the approach before committing the car. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Read any posted signs at the access point rather than assuming. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. For a change of water, Roque Lake is 0.6 km distant. Confirm access to Solomon Lake locally before you travel.