Fishing Bellamys Lake in United Counties of Leeds and Grenville, Ontario

• Overview

  The United Counties of Leeds and Grenville entry here is Bellamys Lake, in Ontario. It lies 115 metres above sea level. The water covers around 2.01 sq km, which puts most of it out of reach from the bank. The outline measures near 11 km, so local knowledge counts. Ground here is low by Ontario standards. For supplies, Smiths Falls is 21 km out. Perth lies 27 km off, Brockville another 31 km. The nearest edge is a long way off, so local rules apply throughout.

• Where to Fish on Bellamys Lake

  Nothing in our records gives a depth for this one. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. County-wide records name pumpkinseed, bluegill and yellow perch. Those are county-wide records, so not every one of them will be in this water. At Bellamys Lake the water rewards a slow, careful approach.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The range across the year is -10°C to 20°C. Seasons are distinct, and each one fishes differently. The freeze runs deep into the year, with break-up near mid April. Average temperatures cross freezing around mid April in spring and again near early December in autumn. September and October fish steadily right up to the freeze. It sets the rhythm of the year at Bellamys Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  The rules here are undocumented as far as public sources go. This is a natural basin, not a dammed one. Overnight stays are possible 1.3 km away. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. A phone call first saves an afternoon. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. Dunbar Lake at 2.7 km is the sensible second choice. Treat access at Bellamys Lake as something to verify.