Wintering Lake Fishing Guide, Kenora District, Ontario

• Overview

  The Kenora District entry here is Wintering Lake, in Ontario. The bank is 406 metres above sea level. This is big water, about 16.80 sq km, and in a wind it behaves like a small sea. At about 62 km of edge, most people fish a single area and learn it well. It ranks high for size among our Kenora District listings. Some 43 km away sits Ignace, the nearest settlement. The nearest city of size is Thunder Bay, 212 km away. Rules here are straightforward: one set of provincial rules.

• Where to Fish on Wintering Lake

  No published figure covers depth, so learn it as you fish. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Fish documented in Kenora District include northern pike, longnose sucker and white sucker. County records show what lives in the area; the local agency holds the water-by-water list. On Wintering Lake a short move beats a long cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages move between -19°C in January and 18°C in July. 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. The first weeks of open water and the last are the ones to plan for. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Wintering Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access is not recorded for this water. It formed naturally, so levels move with rainfall rather than with a gate. Mapping shows no built access close by; expect to walk in from wherever you can leave the car. For the pike, wire up and throw larger lures along the weed edges. A landowner's word beats anything printed elsewhere. Some ground is open by custom rather than by right, so tread carefully. If the gate is shut, Bill Lake at 2.7 km is the nearest alternative. Nothing on Wintering Lake should be assumed from this page alone.