Fishing Whitefish Lake in Timiskaming District, Ontario

• Overview

  Whitefish Lake stands in Timiskaming District, Ontario. Height above sea level is 312 metres. This is sizeable water at about 2.20 sq km, and a boat opens up most of it. At about 12 km of edge, most people work one arm at a time. It ranks high for size among our Timiskaming District listings. Supplies mean a trip to Timmins, 52 km off. The nearest city of size is Greater Sudbury, 185 km away. The county line is nowhere near, so one local authority covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Whitefish Lake

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. Records held for Timiskaming District cover brook trout, northern pike, yellow perch and Iowa darter. What holds for the county may not hold for this water. On Whitefish Lake the first feature you find is usually worth a session.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate normals give 17°C for July and -17°C for January. Expect a real winter and a strong spring after it. Count the season from break-up, usually early May. Going by climate averages, expect open water from about early May until roughly mid November. The strongest runs come at either end of the open season. Plan around that when you fish Whitefish Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  We hold no note on access for this one. No dam controls it, and the level follows the season. Nothing is listed nearby for parking or launching a boat. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Provincial rules still apply whatever the bank status. Close seasons apply to some species and not others. The nearest alternative is Skoodeas Lake, 4.9 km out. Confirm before you fish Whitefish Lake.