Barron Lake Fishing in Nipissing District, Ontario

• Overview

  Barron Lake lies in Nipissing District, Ontario. Height above sea level is 291 metres. It measures some 1.76 sq km, and wind has room to build across it. You are looking at roughly 8.7 km of shoreline, with plenty of water between access points. It is among the larger waters listed here for Nipissing District. The closest town, Chalk River, is 43 km away. Deep River is 44 km and Petawawa 53 km. The nearest edge is a long way off, so local rules apply throughout.

• Where to Fish on Barron Lake

  Our records carry no depth, so judge it from the bank. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Records held for Nipissing District cover smallmouth bass, cisco, yellow perch and pumpkinseed. The county figures include rivers and lakes alike. Barron Lake fishes better once you know its edges.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages move between -13°C in January and 18°C in July. Winter puts a hard lid on this one. After late April the shallows warm and the fish move up. Break-up near late April, freeze-up near late November: that is the shape of an average year. From the thaw to midsummer the fishing improves week by week. Time your trip to Barron Lake by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  The rules here are undocumented as far as public sources go. No dam controls it, and the level follows the season. Overnight stays are possible 320 m away. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. A landowner's word beats anything printed elsewhere. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. Failing this one, try Greenleaf Lake, 2.2 km away. The position on Barron Lake is worth confirming on the day.