Campbellville Pond Fishing in Halton, Ontario

• Overview

  The Halton entry here is Campbellville Pond, in Ontario. It lies 270 metres above sea level. About 4 hectares of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. Milton lies 7.9 km from the water. Further out sit Burlington (16 km) and Acton (16 km). Round about: Kelso Lake sits 3.1 km out, Crawford Lake about 3.3 km, McClures Lake sits 6.1 km out, Mountsberg Reservoir about 6.7 km and Scotch Block Reservoir sits 8.7 km out. This one sits near enough to a boundary to be worth checking.

• Where to Fish on Campbellville Pond

  Depth figures are not published for this one. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Across Halton, recorded fish include pumpkinseed, white sucker, rainbow trout and brook trout. Records at this level tell you what is in the area. On Campbellville Pond the quiet end is the one worth the extra effort.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July is the warm end of the year here, averaging about 20°C, while January sits near -7°C. Hard water is a season in its own right here. Hard cover is dependable here; it goes around early April. Climate averages put the opening at about early April and the closing near mid December. Spring is short and heavy here; autumn is longer and steadier. At Campbellville Pond the season follows that pattern closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access is not recorded for this water. Expect a 760 m walk in from where the car goes. For the trout, small spinners and a box of nymphs cover both approaches. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. Failing this one, try Kelso Lake, 3.1 km away. Check the position on Campbellville Pond before loading the car.