Fishing Blimkie Lake in Renfrew County, Ontario

• Overview

  The Renfrew County end of Ontario holds Blimkie Lake. The surface lies 281 metres up. With some 14 hectares of water, there is room for a boat but no need of one. Roughly 2.5 km of bank means you can walk to a fresh area when one goes quiet. 42 km away sits Deep River, the nearest town. Beyond it, Chalk River at 47 km and Mattawa at 55 km. No border sits close enough to matter.

• Where to Fish on Blimkie Lake

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. Weed, then depth: that is the order to fish a water of this kind. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Reported across Renfrew County: smallmouth bass, pumpkinseed and yellow perch. The list covers the county rather than this water alone, so treat it as a guide. Fish Blimkie Lake to its features, not to its size.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warmest month averages 18°C, the coldest about -13°C. The season turns properly here, and fish follow it closely. Ice is part of the season here, ending near late April. The water is typically free of ice between late April and late November. Fishing peaks soon after break-up and again before the cold returns. That is the shape of the year on Blimkie Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  We hold no note on access for this one. This is a natural basin, not a dammed one. Access points are not mapped for this water, which suits people who like quiet. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Where a permit is needed, the nearest town usually sells it. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. Should this one be busy, Mag Lake is 1.4 km off. Confirm access to Blimkie Lake locally before you travel.