Annie Lake Fishing near Bracebridge, Ontario

• Overview

  Annie Lake is a District Municipality of Muskoka water, Ontario side. The setting is pine and birch on every side. About 2 hectares of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. It is a small entry by District Municipality of Muskoka standards. For supplies, Bracebridge is 30 km out. Then Gravenhurst, 35 km, and Parry Sound, 36 km. The county edge is within a short distance of the bank.

• Where to Fish on Annie Lake

  No published figure covers depth, so learn it as you fish. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. Species logged across District Municipality of Muskoka include pumpkinseed, smallmouth bass and northern pike. The county list is broader than any single water. On Annie Lake the quiet end is the one worth the extra effort.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Temperature averages peak at 19°C in July and bottom out at -10°C in January. A solid cap is the normal state through winter. Expect a solid lid for months and a thaw around mid April. Averages suggest open water from about mid April through to roughly early December. The first weeks of open water and the last are the ones to plan for. That shapes the year on Annie Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  No access rule appears in what we hold. A marina is mapped about 660 m away. There is a jetty 690 m off, worth knowing on a busy day. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Rules for this water may differ from the county norm. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. If the gate is shut, Mary Jane Lake at 3.7 km is the nearest alternative. Check the position on Annie Lake before loading the car.