Fishing Wasasinka Lake in Sudbury, Ontario

• Overview

  Set in Sudbury, Ontario, this is Wasasinka Lake. It lies 443 metres above sea level. At 2.02 sq km this is proper open water rather than a pond. The edge covers about 24 km, enough to hold several distinct areas. Few waters listed in Sudbury are bigger. Nearest place of any size is Chapleau, 73 km away. Beyond it, Elliot Lake at 102 km and Blind River at 123 km. It sits well inside the county, so one set of rules covers it.

• Where to Fish on Wasasinka Lake

  Depth is not on record here, so the bank has to tell you. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Across Sudbury, recorded fish include smallmouth bass, northern pike and yellow perch. Read it as a county summary, not a water-by-water list. Anyone new to Wasasinka Lake should walk it once before setting up.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-term averages put July at about 17°C and January near -15°C. Fishing here follows the temperature more than the calendar. After late April the shallows warm and the fish move up. Going by climate averages, expect open water from about late April until roughly mid November. The first weeks of open water and the last are the ones to plan for. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Wasasinka Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  We hold no note on access for this one. This is a natural basin, not a dammed one. There is no recorded infrastructure here; expect to find your own way in. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Sort the permit out before you load the car. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. For a change of water, Wahsegami Lake is 3 km distant. For Wasasinka Lake in particular, ask before you travel.