Major Lake Species:  Lake Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye, Whitefish, Yellow Perch, Black Crappie

Lake Facts:

• Fairbank Lake is located west of Sudbury adjacent to Fairbank Lake Provincial Park in the District of Sudbury
• co-ordinates: Lat. 46° 27′ 57″ Long. 81° 25′ 37″
• while the lake reaches depths of 146′, the average depth is 36′
• the perimeter of the lake is 30 km (18.8 miles)
• this spring fed lake has clear water. Submerged logs and stumps can be found along the shorelines and bays providing good fish cover
• try some of the main lake underwater humps for smallmouth bass and trout (in the adjacent deeper waters)
• walleye fishing has declined over the years
• there is a public boat launch and dock located within the park boundaries
• the major fish species include lake trout, yellow perch, whitefish, northern pike, smallmouth bass and walleye
• Fairbank Lake is situated within Fisheries Management Zone 10