Fishing Allen Lake in Haliburton County, Ontario

• Overview

  Allen Lake falls in Haliburton County, part of Ontario. It stands 426 metres above sea level. At about 99 hectares, a day is enough to walk the shoreline properly. There is roughly 6.0 km of bank, more than one visit can cover properly. United Townships of Dysart, Dudley, Harcourt, Guilford, Harburn, Bruton, Havelock, Eyre and Clyde lies 16 km from the water. The nearest city of size is Barrie, 137 km away. It lies deep inside the county rather than near an edge.

• Where to Fish on Allen Lake

  Depth is unknown to us, and the shoreline is the better guide. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. Across Haliburton County, recorded fish include smallmouth bass, pumpkinseed, rock bass and yellow perch. What holds for the county may not hold for this water. At Allen Lake the water rewards a slow, careful approach.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Seasonal averages run from -12°C in January up to 18°C in July. Winter shuts the surface down for months. Hard cover is dependable here; it goes around late April. Expect the water usable from around late April until roughly late November. The strongest runs come at either end of the open season. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Allen Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing in our records says who may fish here. No dam controls it, and the level follows the season. We find no slipway, car park or made path within a short radius, so treat access as rough. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Provincial rules still apply whatever the bank status. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. Little Allen Lake, 1.9 km away, makes the obvious fallback. Check the position at Allen Lake before loading the car.