Deep Lake Fishing near Sharbot Lake, Ontario

• Overview

  Deep Lake lies within the bounds of Frontenac County, Ontario. The surface lies 292 metres up. Small at around 3 hectares: two anglers spread out cover most of it. It is a small entry by Frontenac County standards. Some 27 km away sits Sharbot Lake, the nearest settlement. Perth is 51 km away, with Renfrew at 58 km. This one is safely inside the county line.

• Where to Fish on Deep Lake

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. The productive water is a rod length or two out, not a hundred. Reported across Frontenac County: pumpkinseed, bluegill, rock bass and smallmouth bass. What holds for the county may not hold for this water. Deep Lake repays a walk before the first cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July is the warm end of the year here, averaging about 19°C, while January sits near -11°C. A hard winter is normal, and the thaw brings a strong few weeks. Ice is part of the season here, ending near mid April. Ice clears near mid April and comes back about early December in a typical year. Right after break-up, and again as the nights sharpen, is when to go. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Deep Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  The rules here are undocumented as far as public sources go. There is no recorded infrastructure here; expect to find your own way in. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Take the rules with you rather than trusting memory. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. If the gate is shut, Struthers Lake at 0.9 km is the nearest alternative. Ask locally about Deep Lake if anything is unclear.