Woods Lake Fishing Guide, Sudbury, Ontario

• Overview

  Look for Woods Lake in Sudbury, Ontario. It stands 374 metres above sea level. Around 63 hectares of surface means several distinct areas to work. Head to Capreol, 63 km away, for anything you forgot. Greater Sudbury is the closest city, 88 km away. Near neighbours include: 1.9 km away is Little Scarecrow Lake roughly 2.2 km, 3 km away is Regan Lake, Canthook Lake roughly 3.7 km and 3.7 km away is Stull Lake. It sits well inside its county, with no border complications.

• Where to Fish on Woods Lake

  No chart reached our records; the first cast is your sounding. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Sudbury records list smallmouth bass, northern pike and yellow perch among the fish reported. County records show what lives in the area; the local agency holds the water-by-water list. The near bank of Woods Lake is often the one people ignore.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-run averages give July about 17°C and January about -16°C. Winter closes the water for a while, and the reopening is worth catching. Break-up comes around late April, and the run that follows is short and strong. Climate figures give an open season running late April to mid November. Just after the ice goes and just before it returns, the fishing lifts. That shapes the year on Woods Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  We hold no note on access for this one. The water borders Sturgeon River Provincial Park, so expect the reserve rules to apply. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Take the rules with you rather than trusting memory. Some ground is open by custom rather than by right, so tread carefully. Failing this one, try Little Scarecrow Lake, 1.9 km away. Confirm access to Woods Lake locally before you travel.