Fishing Corry Lake in Renfrew County, Ontario

• Overview

  Corry Lake is one of the Renfrew County listings for Ontario. What surrounds it is rolling bush. About 1.84 sq km, so local knowledge or a boat saves a lot of walking. At about 16 km of edge, most people work one arm at a time. Few waters listed in Renfrew County are bigger. Chalk River lies 2.3 km from the water. Deep River is 11 km and Petawawa 19 km. The line between counties passes nearby, which can change who manages the water.

• Where to Fish on Corry Lake

  No depth figure has reached our records, which makes a plummet useful. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. Renfrew County records list smallmouth bass, pumpkinseed, yellow perch, rock bass and brook trout among the fish reported. The county list is broader than any single water. The shape of Corry Lake rewards a slow walk along one bank.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Seasonal averages run from -13°C in January up to 19°C in July. Cold locks it up for a good stretch each year. Winter locks it down, and late April brings it back. Expect the water usable from around late April until roughly early December. Just after the ice goes and just before it returns, the fishing lifts. Plan any trip to Corry Lake around it.

• Tackle & Baits

  Ownership and access are not documented in what we hold. Records list it as a natural water body rather than an impoundment. Mapping shows an empty shoreline: no ramp, no jetty, no marked entry. 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. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. Blackduck Lake at 2.6 km is the sensible second choice. What applies at Corry Lake may have changed since it was mapped.