Fishing at Brewster's Lake, Grey County, Ontario

• Overview

  The Grey County end of Ontario holds Brewster's Lake. The water sits 505 metres up. With some 25 hectares of water, there is room for a boat but no need of one. About 3.1 km of bank, so nothing stays unexplored for long. It sits higher than most water we list in Ontario. The closest town, Collingwood, is 17 km away. The nearest city of size is Barrie, 51 km away. Two sets of local rules meet not far from this water.

• Where to Fish on Brewster's Lake

  Depth is not on record here, which means reading the ground instead. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. The productive water is a rod length or two out, not a hundred. Fish documented in Grey County include Chinook salmon, rainbow trout and brook trout. At least one recorded species is protected in parts of its range; read the local rules before targeting anything. Take Brewster's Lake a stretch at a time.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Typical July readings run about 18°C; by January the average is down near -9°C. Cold locks it up for a good stretch each year. Look for the thaw near mid April; the fishing lifts straight after. Open water usually runs from mid April until about early December. May into June fishes hardest, and September gives a second good stretch before the lid returns. On Brewster's Lake that shapes the whole year.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether the bank is open is not something our records settle. No dam controls it, and the level follows the season. Nothing in the way of made access shows up nearby: no ramp, no car park, no path. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. Night access is frequently treated as a separate matter. Failing this one, try Edward Lake, 5.1 km away. Ask locally about Brewster's Lake if anything is unclear.