Weikwabinonaw Lake, Ontario: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Weikwabinonaw Lake is one of the Thunder Bay District listings for Ontario. It stands 462 metres above sea level. This is big water, about 14.36 sq km, and in a wind it behaves like a small sea. Around 70 km of margin, so directions matter more than a general plan. It ranks high for size among our Thunder Bay District listings. Head to Grand Marais, 64 km away, for anything you forgot. After that come Neebing at 73 km and Parkdale at 79 km. It lies deep inside the county rather than near an edge.

• Where to Fish on Weikwabinonaw Lake

  The records we hold are silent on depth, so plan to find it yourself. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. County-wide records name cisco, blackfin cisco and rainbow smelt. Records at county level tell you what is around, not what is stocked here. The shape of Weikwabinonaw Lake rewards a slow walk along one bank.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The range across the year is -16°C to 18°C. Cold winters and warm summers give a wide working range. The lid usually sets by midwinter and gives way around late April. From about late April to around mid November, expect open water on the long-run figures. Fish feed hardest at the start and the close of the open season. Expect Weikwabinonaw Lake to follow that timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  There is no clear statement anywhere on who can fish it. Records list it as a natural water body rather than an impoundment. Mapping records no facilities at all near this water. One rod, a handful of hooks and floats, and a few small lures are enough for this water. Where the road in crosses private land, ask first. Where tickets apply, they are sold in the nearest town rather than on the bank. The nearest alternative is Jade Lake, 3.4 km out. Confirm before you fish Weikwabinonaw Lake.