Cedar Lake, Ontario: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Cedar Lake sits within Frontenac County in Ontario. The land about it is rolling bush. At roughly 2 hectares, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. Most waters listed here for Frontenac County are larger. Sharbot Lake lies 29 km from the water. The nearest city of size is Kingston, 84 km away. This one is safely inside the county line.

• Where to Fish on Cedar Lake

  Depth figures are not published for this one. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Records held for Frontenac County cover pumpkinseed, bluegill and rock bass. County records show what lives in the area; the local agency holds the water-by-water list. Anyone new to Cedar Lake should walk it once before setting up.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July runs about 19°C on average, January about -11°C. Expect a real winter and a strong spring after it. The open season starts with the thaw, near enough mid April. Average temperatures cross freezing around mid April in spring and again near early December in autumn. Just after the ice goes and just before it returns, the fishing lifts. It sets the rhythm of the year at Cedar Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  The paperwork position is blank for this one. Launching is at Mississagagon Boat launch, about 1 km away. Parking is not close: 910 m from the bank, and no nearer option is mapped. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Sort the permit out before you load the car. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. Brown's Bay sits 1.6 km off and takes the overflow. Confirm before you fish Cedar Lake.