Burns Lake Fishing in Renfrew County, Ontario

• Overview

  Set in Renfrew County, Ontario, this is Burns Lake. Mixed forest runs right down to the water. Around 70 hectares of surface means several distinct areas to work. Some 5.6 km of bank gives room to move when the wind turns. It ranks high for size among our Renfrew County listings. Nearest place of any size is Eganville, 45 km away. After that come Petawawa at 46 km and Pembroke at 50 km. Rules here are straightforward: one set of provincial rules.

• Where to Fish on Burns Lake

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Fish documented in Renfrew County include smallmouth bass, pumpkinseed, yellow perch, rock bass and brook trout. What holds for the county may not hold for this water. On Burns Lake that means starting tight and working out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Between January at about -13°C and July at about 18°C, the water has a wide range to work through. The year splits cleanly: hard water, then open water. Firm cover through the cold months, then open water from late April. On average, late April opens the water and early December closes it again. September and October fish steadily right up to the freeze. The season on Burns Lake rarely departs from it.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether you may fish here is not something 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. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. Night access is frequently treated as a separate matter. Should this one be busy, Surprise Lake is 1.3 km off. Check the current arrangement for Burns Lake.