Fishing Brule Lake in Frontenac County, Ontario

• Overview

  Brule Lake sits within Frontenac County in Ontario. Country round the bank runs to lake country bush. This is sizeable water at about 5.82 sq km, and a boat opens up most of it. Around 28 km of margin, so directions matter more than a general plan. It ranks high for size among our Frontenac County listings. 42 km away sits Sharbot Lake, the nearest town. The nearest city of size is Kingston, 102 km away. It sits well inside the county, so one set of rules covers it.

• Where to Fish on Brule Lake

  We hold no depth figure for this one. Read the surface for the wind lane, then fish the edge of it. The productive water is a rod length or two out, not a hundred. Species logged across Frontenac County include pumpkinseed, bluegill and rock bass. The list covers the county rather than this water alone, so treat it as a guide. The shape of Brule Lake decides where the fish sit.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages here run 19°C at the top of summer and -12°C at the bottom of winter. The season turns properly here, and fish follow it closely. Ice is part of the season here, ending near late April. Ice clears near late April and comes back about early December in a typical year. June through September is the settled part of the year, with the shoulders busier for fish. That is the shape of the year on Brule Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  The paperwork position is blank for this one. No dam controls it, and the level follows the season. The map shows no ramp or car park nearby, so this is a walk-in water. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Provincial rules still apply whatever the bank status. Where parking is tight, arriving early solves most problems. Dan Lake at 2.3 km is the sensible second choice. Nothing here settles the position at Brule Lake for certain.