Whiddon Lake in Thunder Bay District: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  You will find Whiddon Lake in Thunder Bay District, Ontario. Height above sea level is 328 metres. It measures about 85 hectares, which is a comfortable size for bank fishing. About 4.9 km of bank, so nothing stays unexplored for long. Nearest town is Greenstone, 142 km off. Beyond it, Geraldton at 156 km and Nipigon at 162 km. Rules here are straightforward: one set of provincial rules.

• Where to Fish on Whiddon Lake

  Our records carry no depth, so judge it from the bank. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Records held for Thunder Bay District cover cisco, blackfin cisco and rainbow smelt. Those are county-wide records, so not every one of them will be in this water. Whiddon Lake responds to conditions more than to tactics.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The year swings from about -21°C in January to roughly 17°C in July. Water stays cold even at the height of the year. Ice is part of the season here, ending near early May. From about early May to around mid November, expect open water on the long-run figures. May into June fishes hardest, and September gives a second good stretch before the lid returns. Whiddon Lake fishes to that pattern most years.

• Tackle & Baits

  The rules here are undocumented as far as public sources go. This is a natural basin, not a dammed one. Access is unmapped, which usually means a farm track and a walk. Keep the gear simple: light line, small hooks, split shot and a couple of proven lures. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Night access is frequently treated as a separate matter. Nicholls Lake at 4.8 km is the sensible second choice. Check the current arrangement for Whiddon Lake.