Fishing Dace Lake in Nipissing District, Ontario

• Overview

  In Ontario, Dace Lake belongs to Nipissing District. The surface lies 464 metres up. At 4 hectares it is the sort of place you fish for an evening rather than a day. It is one of the smaller waters we list in Nipissing District. The town to know is Huntsville, 38 km out. Barrie is the closest city, 141 km away. It lies deep inside the county rather than near an edge.

• Where to Fish on Dace Lake

  We hold no survey for this water; read the slope of the shoreline instead. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Public occurrence data for Nipissing District names smallmouth bass, cisco, yellow perch, pumpkinseed and rock bass. County records show the wider picture rather than this one place. At Dace Lake the water rewards a slow, careful approach.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Between January at about -12°C and July at about 18°C, the water has a wide range to work through. A hard winter is normal, and the thaw brings a strong few weeks. Expect a solid lid for months and a thaw around late April. From about late April to around late November, expect open water on the long-run figures. Reckon on open water from spring through to late autumn, with May and June the strongest. It holds true on Dace Lake more years than not.

• Tackle & Baits

  We hold no note on access for this one. Overnight stays are possible 710 m away. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Close seasons apply to some species and not others. Failing this one, try Eu Lake, 1.2 km away. For Dace Lake in particular, ask before you travel.