Zurbrigg Lake Fishing in Thunder Bay District, Ontario

• Overview

  Zurbrigg Lake sits in Thunder Bay District, out in Ontario. Height above sea level is 271 metres. At 2.18 sq km this is proper open water rather than a pond. The edge covers about 7.8 km, enough to hold several distinct areas. It is among the larger waters listed here for Thunder Bay District. Some 106 km away sits Longlac, the nearest settlement. The nearest city of size is Thunder Bay, 317 km away. The nearest boundary is a fair way off.

• Where to Fish on Zurbrigg Lake

  Depth is not on record here, so the bank has to tell you. Read the surface for the wind lane, then fish the edge of it. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Thunder Bay District records list cisco, blackfin cisco and rainbow smelt among the fish reported. The county figures include rivers and lakes alike. On Zurbrigg Lake the obvious spot is not always the productive one.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warm month here averages 16°C; the cold one sits at -20°C. Water stays cold even at the height of the year. Ice-out usually falls in early May, and the weeks after it fish hardest. On average, early May opens the water and mid November closes it again. Look to early summer and the first cool weeks of autumn. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Zurbrigg Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public sources are silent on who controls the bank. No dam controls it, and the level follows the season. Mapping shows no built access close by; expect to walk in from wherever you can leave the car. Keep the gear simple: light line, small hooks, split shot and a couple of proven lures. Check whether a boat is allowed before you tow one. Where tickets apply, they are sold in the nearest town rather than on the bank. If the gate is shut, Burnaby Lake at 1.7 km is the nearest alternative. For Zurbrigg Lake in particular, ask before you travel.