Chemong Lake Fishing in Peterborough County, Ontario

• Overview

  Chemong Lake falls in Peterborough County, part of Ontario. The bank is 244 metres above sea level. The closest town, Lakefield, is 11 km away. Further out sit Peterborough (12 km) and Omemee (17 km). Water in the same corner: Buckhorn Lake at 7.5 km, Lily Lake (8.5 km), Jackson Creek at 12 km, Pigeon Lake (12 km) and Katchewanooka Lake at 13 km. A border sits close enough to be relevant to the paperwork.

• Where to Fish on Chemong 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. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Fish documented in Peterborough County include rock bass, pumpkinseed, smallmouth bass and muskellunge. The county figures include rivers and lakes alike. Read Chemong Lake for ten minutes before the first cast goes out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Typical July readings run about 20°C; by January the average is down near -9°C. Cold winters and warm summers give a wide working range. Expect a solid lid for months and a thaw around mid April. Climate averages put the opening at about mid April and the closing near early December. Reckon on open water from spring through to late autumn, with May and June the strongest. Chemong Lake runs to its own calendar within the local pattern.

• Tackle & Baits

  The rules here are undocumented as far as public sources go. A boat ramp sits 1 km away, so trailered boats can get on. There is a marina recorded roughly 660 m off. You will be walking about 620 m from the nearest car park. Public data records a pier about 630 m out. A campsite lies 620 m away for anyone staying over. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. Buckhorn Lake at 7.5 km is the sensible second choice. Treat access at Chemong Lake as something to verify.