Fishing Dedo Lake in Renfrew County, Ontario

• Overview

  Look for Dedo Lake in Renfrew County, Ontario. Beyond the shoreline you have lake country bush. About 2 hectares of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. It is one of the smaller waters we list in Renfrew County. Renfrew is the closest town at 9.3 km. It is 71 km to Nepean, the nearest city. Rules here are straightforward: one set of provincial rules.

• Where to Fish on Dedo Lake

  Depth remains unrecorded, so treat the first session as a survey. Weed, then depth: that is the order to fish a water of this kind. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Species logged across Renfrew County include smallmouth bass, pumpkinseed, yellow perch, rock bass and brook trout. The county figures include rivers and lakes alike. The shape of Dedo Lake rewards a slow walk along one bank.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The seasonal spread runs -12°C to 19°C. Cold winters and warm summers give a wide working range. Firm cover through the cold months, then open water from mid April. Going by climate averages, expect open water from about mid April until roughly early December. The first weeks of open water and the last are the ones to plan for. At Dedo Lake the season follows that pattern closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  Our records carry no access rule either way. There is no mapped parking or launch nearby, which keeps numbers down. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. The nearest alternative is McLellan Lake, 0.7 km out. What applies at Dedo Lake may have changed since it was mapped.