Valentine Lake, Ontario: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Set in Algoma, Ontario, this is Valentine Lake. The land about it is lake country bush. With some 16 hectares of water, there is room for a boat but no need of one. A shoreline of some 2.0 km keeps the choices simple. Wawa sits 29 km from the bank. After that come Chapleau at 94 km and Sault Ste. Marie at 138 km. This one is safely inside the county line.

• Where to Fish on Valentine Lake

  Depth is unmeasured here, so let the shoreline guide you. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. County-wide records name walleye, northern pike, Iowa darter and yellow perch. Records at this level tell you what is in the area. On Valentine Lake the obvious spot is not always the productive one.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The year swings from about -14°C in January to roughly 16°C in July. Winter closes the water for a while, and the reopening is worth catching. The lid arrives early and lasts until roughly late April. Break-up near late April, freeze-up near mid November: that is the shape of an average year. The first weeks of open water and the last are the ones to plan for. Expect Valentine Lake to follow that timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  Our records carry no access rule either way. No dam controls it, and the level follows the season. Mapping is blank for access, so scout the approach before committing the car. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Some stretches are reserved and marked as such on the ground. Miki Lake at 2.8 km is the sensible second choice. Nothing here settles the position at Valentine Lake for certain.