Burnt Lake near South River: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  The Parry Sound District entry here is Burnt Lake, in Ontario. Height above sea level is 411 metres. With some 23 hectares of water, there is room for a boat but no need of one. South River lies 29 km from the water. Beyond it, Huntsville at 42 km and Powassan at 44 km. Alternatives close at hand: Pine Lake out at 1.3 km, Middle Shanty Lake at 1.8 km, Little Trout Lake out at 2.3 km, Finger Lake at 2.4 km and Charlie's Lake out at 2.7 km. The nearest boundary is a fair way off.

• Where to Fish on Burnt Lake

  There is no published depth for this one, so start shallow and work out. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Parry Sound District records list smallmouth bass, pumpkinseed, yellow perch and northern pike among the fish reported. Take it as the county picture rather than a promise for this water. Anyone new to Burnt Lake should walk it once before setting up.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The seasonal spread runs -12°C to 18°C. Winter puts a hard lid on this one. Count on hard cover from midwinter, and open water from late April. Climate averages put the opening at about late April and the closing near late November. May into June fishes hardest, and September gives a second good stretch before the lid returns. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Burnt Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Who may fish here is not settled in anything we hold. Nothing formal is recorded here: no ramp, no car park, no marked path. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. The nearest alternative is Pine Lake, 1.3 km out. For Burnt Lake, the notice at the access point is the final word.