Fishing at Stinky Lake, Algoma, Ontario

• Overview

  Stinky Lake lies within the bounds of Algoma, Ontario. It sits at 227 metres above sea level. Around 22 hectares of surface means several distinct areas to work. There is roughly 2.6 km of shoreline here, which is a short walk end to end. Ground here is low by Ontario standards. The closest town, Blind River, is 11 km distant. Greater Sudbury sits 153 km out, and it is the nearest city worth the name. No border sits close enough to matter.

• Where to Fish on Stinky Lake

  Our records hold no depth for this water. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. County-wide records name walleye, northern pike and Iowa darter. Take it as the county picture rather than a promise for this water. Stinky Lake gives up its fish to patience rather than distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July to average close to 19°C, with January the cold end at about -11°C. The season turns properly here, and fish follow it closely. Expect a solid lid for months and a thaw around mid April. Break-up sits around mid April on average, with the water closing again about early December. May into June fishes hardest, and September gives a second good stretch before the lid returns. Stinky Lake fishes to that pattern most years.

• Tackle & Baits

  No public source sets out the position on this bank. No dam controls it, and the level follows the season. Mapping records no facilities at all near this water. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Take the rules with you rather than trusting memory. Close seasons apply to some species and not others. For a change of water, Upper Cranberry Lake is 2.2 km distant. What applies at Stinky Lake may have changed since it was mapped.