Bishop Lake in Lennox and Addington County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  The Lennox and Addington County entry here is Bishop Lake, in Ontario. It stands 270 metres above sea level. At roughly 4 hectares, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. On size it sits at the modest end of our Lennox and Addington County list. Tweed is the closest town at 37 km. After that come Sharbot Lake at 38 km and Madoc at 40 km. A county boundary sits nearby, which can matter for local access rules.

• Where to Fish on Bishop Lake

  Our records hold no depth for this water. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Fish documented in Lennox and Addington County include pumpkinseed, rock bass and smallmouth bass. Some of the species recorded here are protected or tightly regulated, so check what may be targeted before you fish. Fish Bishop Lake where the bottom changes rather than where it looks deep.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warm month here averages 19°C; the cold one sits at -11°C. Four clear seasons, with a proper winter at one end. The open season starts with the thaw, near enough mid April. Climate figures give an open season running mid April to early December. The strongest runs come at either end of the open season. Plan any trip to Bishop Lake around it.

• Tackle & Baits

  We have no record of the rules that apply on this bank. A campsite lies 90 m away for anyone staying over. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Gates get locked out of season on water like this. Night access is frequently treated as a separate matter. For a change of water, Story Lake is 1.7 km distant. Confirm access to Bishop Lake locally before you travel.