Fishing Chipmunk Lake in Nipissing District, Ontario

• Overview

  Chipmunk Lake is listed under Nipissing District, Ontario. The surface lies 461 metres up. It measures about 26 hectares, which is a comfortable size for bank fishing. Around 3.7 km of margin, front to back. It is high ground by Ontario standards. United Townships of Dysart, Dudley, Harcourt, Guilford, Harburn, Bruton, Havelock, Eyre and Clyde at 57 km is the nearest place to stop. Chalk River follows at 69 km, then Deep River at 71 km. The nearest edge is a long way off, so local rules apply throughout.

• Where to Fish on Chipmunk Lake

  Depth went unrecorded, which puts the reading back on you. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. County-wide records name smallmouth bass, cisco, yellow perch, pumpkinseed and rock bass. Records at county level tell you what is around, not what is stocked here. The shape of Chipmunk Lake rewards a slow walk along one bank.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Between January at about -13°C and July at about 18°C, the water has a wide range to work through. Seasons are distinct, and each one fishes differently. The open season starts with the thaw, near enough late April. Ice clears near late April and comes back about late November in a typical year. Fish feed hardest at the start and the close of the open season. Chipmunk Lake runs to that rhythm year in and year out.

• Tackle & Baits

  The paperwork position is blank for this one. Records list it as a natural water body rather than an impoundment. Access points are not mapped for this water, which suits people who like quiet. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Provincial rules still apply whatever the bank status. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. For a change of water, Presto Lake is 1.5 km distant. Signs at Chipmunk Lake carry more weight than any list.