Stickland Lake Fishing Guide, Sudbury, Ontario

• Overview

  Stickland Lake belongs to Sudbury, Ontario. It lies 455 metres above sea level. Around 11 hectares of surface means several distinct areas to work. Bank access stretches around 2.4 km in total. Most waters listed here for Sudbury are larger. Chapleau at 66 km is the nearest place to stop. Beyond it, Elliot Lake at 108 km and Thessalon at 114 km. It sits well inside the county, so one set of rules covers it.

• Where to Fish on Stickland Lake

  No depth figure has reached our records, which makes a plummet useful. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. Fish documented in Sudbury include smallmouth bass, northern pike, yellow perch and Iowa darter. Records at this level tell you what is in the area. On Stickland Lake that means starting tight and working out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The seasonal spread runs -14°C to 17°C. A hard winter is normal, and the thaw brings a strong few weeks. Expect a solid lid for months and a thaw around late April. From about late April to around mid November, expect open water on the long-run figures. Spring is short and heavy here; autumn is longer and steadier. Stickland Lake fishes to that pattern most years.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing on record says whether the bank is open or closed. This is a natural basin, not a dammed one. Mapping records no facilities at all near this water. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Parking space is the usual limit rather than the bank itself. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. Failing this one, try Honey Lake, 1.4 km away. Confirm access to Stickland Lake locally before you travel.