Fishing at Beatty Lake, Lennox and Addington County, Ontario

• Overview

  Beatty Lake sits in Lennox and Addington County, out in Ontario. It stands 177 metres above sea level. About 2 hectares of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. On size it sits at the modest end of our Lennox and Addington County list. The closest town, Tweed, is 20 km distant. Madoc lies 28 km off, Sharbot Lake another 41 km. Being near a boundary, it pays to know which side you are fishing.

• Where to Fish on Beatty Lake

  Depth figures are not published for this one. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Reported across Lennox and Addington County: pumpkinseed, rock bass and smallmouth bass. At least one recorded species is protected in parts of its range; read the local rules before targeting anything. Fish Beatty Lake to its features, not to its size.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Average temperature peaks around 20°C in July and bottoms out near -10°C in January. A full turn of seasons, with the strongest sport on either side of summer. Winter locks it down, and mid April brings it back. Ice usually gives way near mid April, and forms again about early December. Reckon on open water from spring through to late autumn, with May and June the strongest. Time your trip to Beatty Lake by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. Mapping shows no built access close by; expect to walk in from wherever you can leave the car. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Sort the permit out before you load the car. Some ground is open by custom rather than by right, so tread carefully. Failing this one, try Shovel Lake, 1 km away. Signs at Beatty Lake carry more weight than any list.