Fishing at Yerex Lake, Thunder Bay District, Ontario

• Overview

  Yerex Lake lies in Thunder Bay District, in Ontario. It stands 241 metres above sea level. It measures about 57 hectares, which is a comfortable size for bank fishing. With about 4.2 km of edge, you can try several depths in one session. Longlac sits 162 km from here and is the nearest stop. Greenstone is 164 km and Geraldton 164 km. The nearest edge is a long way off, so local rules apply throughout.

• Where to Fish on Yerex Lake

  There is no published depth for this one, so start shallow and work out. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Fish documented in Thunder Bay District include cisco, blackfin cisco and rainbow smelt. County records show what lives in the area; the local agency holds the water-by-water list. At Yerex Lake the water rewards a slow, careful approach.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Typical July readings run about 16°C; by January the average is down near -21°C. Cold dominates the calendar on water this far north. Count the season from break-up, usually early May. Ice usually gives way near early May, and forms again about early November. Look to early summer and the first cool weeks of autumn. It sets the rhythm of the year at Yerex Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  No public source sets out the position on this bank. Records list it as a natural water body rather than an impoundment. There is no mapped parking or launch close by, which usually means walking in. Keep the gear simple: light line, small hooks, split shot and a couple of proven lures. Parking is often the real limit rather than the bank itself. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. If the gate is shut, Balson Lake at 10 km is the nearest alternative. Check the current arrangement for Yerex Lake.