Partially submerged shoal with some jagged rocks just under the surface

Shoal that barely breaks the surface. Nearly submerged in the spring

Camp

Ramsey Lake is located right within the city of Sudbury. It supports a really good fishery, even in such an urban setting. Brian Ramakko, from Ramakko’s Source for Adventure, says that there are pike, bass, walleye and perch in Ramsey Lake. “There are so many shoals in Ramsey Lake, that almost anywhere, there are bass. There is a great population of smallmouth bass,” he emphasizes. “You do have to search for them. What they’re after all depends on the season. In the early season, off the shoals, I usually use crankbaits, sometimes body baits. In August, they’re all over, and I use surface baits then, too,” Ramakko suggests. “Cast towards the shore, yes, but also cast away from there. They may surprise you when they’re out in the cooler water,” he adds. “For walleye, people go out really early, and then really late, even at night. There are lots of boats on the lake, and lots of activity, so the walleye for sure tend to come out more at night,” he notes. “Try jigging minnows. Go to the bottom. Really make sure you’re touching the bottom, and drag it slowly,” says Ramakko. With pike, he says that they really prefer the weed beds. “They want shallow water in the spring. Go deeper in the summer. Find the structure and go from there.” “The quality of the pike fishery will surprise you,” he adds. “The pike are healthy, chunky, and they’ve got good colours, especially for a downtown lake.” Lake Access Numerous points provide access to Ramsey Lake. The primary access point for Ramsey Lake is at the southwest side of the lake, near Science North, off Ramsey Lake Road.

Three nice size trolling West side of Ida Island.

Huge rock just under surface, at times just above surface...

Large boulder barely submerged

Very shallow 2 to 3 feet.

Shoal with scrape marks on rocks

Shoal

Shoal

Shallows

Shallow rocks

Shoal