Thompson Lake in York: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Ontario holds Thompson Lake, in York. It stands 310 metres above sea level. About 5 hectares of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. Head to King City, 3.6 km away, for anything you forgot. Richmond Hill follows at 6.8 km, then Aurora at 8.8 km. Nearest other option: Philips Lake within 1.6 km, Bond Lake just 3 km, Wilcox Lake within 4.8 km, Lake Seneca just 5.1 km and St. George Lake within 5.9 km. One jurisdiction covers this water end to end.

• Where to Fish on Thompson Lake

  There is no published depth for this one, so start shallow and work out. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Weed, then depth: that is the order to fish a water of this kind. Open biodiversity records for York list yellow perch, pumpkinseed, rock bass, white sucker and bluegill. The county figures include rivers and lakes alike. Read Thompson Lake for ten minutes before the first cast goes out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages here run 20°C at the top of summer and -8°C at the bottom of winter. The season turns properly here, and fish follow it closely. The open season starts with the thaw, near enough mid April. Climate figures give an open season running mid April to mid December. June through September is the settled part of the year, with the shoulders busier for fish. The season on Thompson Lake rarely departs from it.

• Tackle & Baits

  We have no record of the rules that apply on this bank. The nearest car park we can see is 660 m 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. Where tickets apply, they are sold in the nearest town rather than on the bank. Should this one be busy, Philips Lake is 1.6 km off. Confirm access to Thompson Lake locally before you travel.