Anson Lake in Haliburton County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Anson Lake stands in Haliburton County, Ontario. This is lake country bush ground. Surface area is around 84 hectares, which gives you real water without needing a boat. With 9.3 km or so of shoreline, boat anglers cover ground the bank cannot. The closest town, Haliburton Village, is 30 km distant. For a city, Barrie is 95 km off. Being near a boundary, it pays to know which side you are fishing.

• Where to Fish on Anson Lake

  No depth figure appears in our records, so the bank has to tell you. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Species logged across Haliburton County include smallmouth bass, pumpkinseed, rock bass and yellow perch. The list covers the county rather than this water alone, so treat it as a guide. On Anson Lake a short move beats a long cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-run averages give July about 18°C and January about -11°C. A solid cap is the normal state through winter. Count the season from break-up, usually mid April. From about mid April to around early December, expect open water on the long-run figures. Fishing peaks soon after break-up and again before the cold returns. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Anson Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  There is no clear statement anywhere on who can fish it. This is a natural basin, not a dammed one. No made access appears within a short radius, so plan to park on a verge and walk. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Read any posted signs at the access point rather than assuming. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. Little Paul Lake sits 1.6 km off and takes the overflow. Nothing on Anson Lake should be assumed from this page alone.