Barr Lake, Ontario: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  The Renfrew County end of Ontario holds Barr Lake. The surface lies 185 metres up. The water measures roughly 7 hectares, so nothing here is far from anything else. Ground here is low by Ontario standards. Start from Petawawa, 9.3 km down the road. Pembroke lies 16 km off, Chalk River another 25 km. Also within reach: 2.3 km away is Maves Lake, Summers Lake roughly 3.1 km, 4.7 km away is Colby Lake, Meitz Lake roughly 5.5 km and 5.5 km away is Goltz Lake. There is no boundary nearby to worry about.

• Where to Fish on Barr Lake

  No chart reached our records; the first cast is your sounding. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. County-wide records name smallmouth bass, pumpkinseed, yellow perch, rock bass and brook trout. The county figures include rivers and lakes alike. Treat Barr Lake as a water to read rather than to cover.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July runs about 19°C on average, January about -13°C. Cold winters and warm summers give a wide working range. Hard water holds through the cold months, breaking up near late April. Climate averages put the opening at about late April and the closing near early December. The strongest runs come at either end of the open season. It holds true on Barr Lake more years than not.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. Nothing formal is recorded here: no ramp, no car park, no marked path. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Some ground is open by custom rather than by right, so tread carefully. For a change of water, Maves Lake is 2.3 km distant. Confirm access to Barr Lake locally before you travel.