Clarke's Lake in Grey County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  You will find Clarke's Lake in Grey County, Ontario. The surface lies 380 metres up. At roughly 2 hectares, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. Our Grey County list holds plenty of bigger water. Markdale sits 13 km from the bank. Barrie is the closest city, 85 km away. One jurisdiction covers this water end to end.

• Where to Fish on Clarke's Lake

  Depth is not on record here, so the bank has to tell you. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. County-wide records name Chinook salmon, rainbow trout and brook trout. At least one recorded species is protected in parts of its range; read the local rules before targeting anything. Work Clarke's Lake in sections rather than trying to cover it.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July near 19°C and January near -8°C on the long-run figures. The year runs cold to warm and back, with clear transitions. Firm cover through the cold months, then open water from mid April. From about mid April to around early December, expect open water on the long-run figures. June through September is the settled part of the year, with the shoulders busier for fish. Time your trip to Clarke's Lake by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  Who may fish here is not settled in anything we hold. A campsite lies 600 m away for anyone staying over. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Where access is informal, keep it that way by behaving. Where tickets apply, they are sold in the nearest town rather than on the bank. Robson Lake sits 0.3 km off and takes the overflow. Treat access at Clarke's Lake as something to verify.