Crotch Lake Fishing in Nipissing District, Ontario

• Overview

  Ontario holds Crotch Lake, in Nipissing District. It lies 386 metres above sea level. About 1.21 sq km, so local knowledge or a boat saves a lot of walking. On our Nipissing District list it sits near the top for size. Some 56 km away sits United Townships of Dysart, Dudley, Harcourt, Guilford, Harburn, Bruton, Havelock, Eyre and Clyde, the nearest settlement. For a city, Barrie is 186 km off. This one is safely inside the county line.

• Where to Fish on Crotch Lake

  Nothing in our records gives a depth for this one. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Fish documented in Nipissing District include smallmouth bass, cisco and yellow perch. Species recorded across the county may be limited to a few waters. The near bank of Crotch Lake is often the one people ignore.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Seasonal averages run from -13°C in January up to 18°C in July. Seasons are distinct, and each one fishes differently. Firm cover through the cold months, then open water from late April. The lid tends to go about late April and return around late November. The middle of summer slows a little, with dawn and dusk carrying it. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Crotch Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. Shall Lake Access Point (#17) provides a boat ramp about 590 m away. Parking within 590 m means no long carry with tackle. You can camp about 220 m away, going by the mapping. There are toilets 590 m off. Parking space is the usual limit rather than the bank itself. Some ground is open by custom rather than by right, so tread carefully. Robin Lake sits 1.3 km off and takes the overflow. Ask locally about Crotch Lake if anything is unclear.