Blueberry Lake in Frontenac County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Out in Frontenac County, Ontario, sits Blueberry Lake. The surface lies 348 metres up. The water measures roughly 4 hectares, so nothing here is far from anything else. It is a small entry by Frontenac County standards. Supplies mean a trip to Sharbot Lake, 38 km off. The nearest city of size is Kingston, 98 km away. Close neighbours run: Lucky Lake 1.9 km, Big Lake at 2.3 km, Big Ohlmann Lake 2.6 km, Sandy Bay Lake at 2.9 km and Ohlmann Lake 3.1 km. The nearest boundary is a fair way off.

• Where to Fish on Blueberry Lake

  Depth figures are not published for this one. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Fish documented in Frontenac County include pumpkinseed, bluegill and rock bass. County records show the wider picture rather than this one place. Fish Blueberry Lake where the bottom changes rather than where it looks deep.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Seasonal averages run from -12°C in January up to 19°C in July. Seasons are distinct, and each one fishes differently. Ice is part of the season here, ending near late April. From about late April to around early December, expect open water on the long-run figures. Just after the ice goes and just before it returns, the fishing lifts. The season on Blueberry Lake follows the weather closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  No access rule appears in what we hold. Nothing built is recorded close to the bank here. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. A landowner's word beats anything printed elsewhere. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. Should this one be busy, Lucky Lake is 1.9 km off. Treat access at Blueberry Lake as something to verify.