Tooth Lake, Ontario: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  In Ontario, Tooth Lake belongs to Timiskaming District. It stands 278 metres above sea level. Surface area is around 39 hectares, which gives you real water without needing a boat. There is roughly 4.1 km of shoreline here, which is a short walk end to end. Ville-Marie sits 18 km from the bank. It is 136 km to Greater Sudbury, the nearest city. It sits near the edge of the county, so check which rules apply.

• Where to Fish on Tooth Lake

  No depth figure has reached our records, which makes a plummet useful. 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. Public occurrence data for Timiskaming District names brook trout, northern pike and yellow perch. Records at county level tell you what is around, not what is stocked here. Read Tooth Lake for ten minutes before the first cast goes out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  On the long-term average, July reads 18°C and January reads -15°C. Cold winters and warm summers give a wide working range. Firm cover through the cold months, then open water from late April. The water is typically free of ice between late April and late November. The strongest runs come at either end of the open season. Time your trip to Tooth Lake by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  We hold no note on access for this one. No dam controls it, and the level follows the season. We find no slipway, car park or made path within a short radius, so treat access as rough. 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. Night access is frequently treated as a separate matter. Fourclaim Lake at 1.8 km is the sensible second choice. For Tooth Lake in particular, ask before you travel.