Upper Moosehide Lake near Ignace: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Upper Moosehide Lake is set in Kenora District, Ontario. Everything around it is rolling bush. At 2.21 sq km this is proper open water rather than a pond. There is roughly 12 km of bank, more than one visit can cover properly. Compared with other Ontario water on our list, it sits high. Start from Ignace, 22 km down the road. Atikokan follows at 55 km, then Dryden at 92 km. It lies deep inside the county rather than near an edge.

• Where to Fish on Upper Moosehide Lake

  Our records carry no depth, so judge it from the bank. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Kenora District records list northern pike, longnose sucker and white sucker among the fish reported. Species recorded across the county may be limited to a few waters. On Upper Moosehide Lake the quiet end is the one worth the extra effort.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warm month here averages 18°C; the cold one sits at -18°C. Seasons are distinct, and each one fishes differently. Winter fishing happens on the ice here, with open water back around late April. Ice clears near late April and comes back about mid November in a typical year. The open run goes from the thaw to the freeze, and April through October covers most of it. Upper Moosehide Lake runs to that rhythm year in and year out.

• Tackle & Baits

  There is no clear statement anywhere on who can fish it. No dam controls it, and the level follows the season. Mapping shows an empty shoreline: no ramp, no jetty, no marked entry. A wire trace and a big bright lure handle the pike; deep water asks for a heavier spoon. Gates get locked out of season on water like this. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. Failing this one, try Lower Moosehide Lake, 1.5 km away. Check the position at Upper Moosehide Lake before loading the car.