Fishing at Upper Leach Lake, Kenora District, Ontario

• Overview

  Ontario holds Upper Leach Lake, in Kenora District. Rolling bush runs right down to the water. Around 68 hectares of surface means several distinct areas to work. The perimeter runs near 7.1 km, so plan the walk before you start. By elevation it is in the upper part of our Ontario listings. Ignace sits 51 km from the bank. For a city, Thunder Bay is 160 km off. The nearest edge is a long way off, so local rules apply throughout.

• Where to Fish on Upper Leach Lake

  Open data we checked carries no depth for this water. Weed, then depth: that is the order to fish a water of this kind. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. County-wide records name northern pike, longnose sucker, white sucker and johnny darter. The list covers the county rather than this water alone, so treat it as a guide. Take Upper Leach Lake a stretch at a time.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-run averages give July about 18°C and January about -18°C. A full turn of seasons, with the strongest sport on either side of summer. Firm cover through the cold months, then open water from early May. Open water usually runs from early May until about mid November. Late spring and early autumn carry the year between them. Upper Leach Lake runs to that rhythm year in and year out.

• Tackle & Baits

  Ownership and access are not documented in what we hold. Records list it as a natural water body rather than an impoundment. Access is unmapped, which usually means a farm track and a walk. For the pike, wire up and throw larger lures along the weed edges. Some banks are open only from a marked point. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. Mitten Lake at 2.1 km is the sensible second choice. For Upper Leach Lake, the notice at the access point is the final word.