Barney Lake in Parry Sound District: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Barney Lake stands in Parry Sound District, Ontario. It lies 248 metres above sea level. Surface area is around 12 hectares, which gives you real water without needing a boat. The whole outline is near 1.6 km, and most of it is walkable. The nearest town is South River, 38 km away. Powassan is 38 km and Sturgeon Falls 45 km. There is no boundary nearby to worry about.

• Where to Fish on Barney Lake

  No figure exists for depth, so let the water show you. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Weed, then depth: that is the order to fish a water of this kind. Public occurrence data for Parry Sound District names smallmouth bass, pumpkinseed and yellow perch. County records show what lives in the area; the local agency holds the water-by-water list. At Barney Lake the water rewards a slow, careful approach.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Typical July readings run about 19°C; by January the average is down near -11°C. Seasons are distinct, and each one fishes differently. The lid usually goes in mid April, which opens the strongest weeks of the year. From about mid April to around early December, expect open water on the long-run figures. Early summer and early autumn carry the open-water season. At Barney Lake the season follows that pattern closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  The rules here are undocumented as far as public sources go. This is a natural basin, not a dammed one. The map shows no ramp or car park nearby, so this is a walk-in water. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. McNeil Lake at 1.4 km is the sensible second choice. Nothing on Barney Lake should be assumed from this page alone.