Devil Lake Fishing in Frontenac County, Ontario

• Overview

  Devil Lake is set in Frontenac County, Ontario. It stands 132 metres above sea level. This is big water, about 11.93 sq km, and in a wind it behaves like a small sea. The outline measures near 68 km, so a boat opens up water the bank never reaches. It is among the larger waters listed here for Frontenac County. The big place round here is Kingston, 38 km distant. This one sits near enough to a boundary to be worth checking.

• Where to Fish on Devil Lake

  Without a survey to go on, judge depth from how the bank falls away. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. County-wide records name pumpkinseed, bluegill, rock bass, smallmouth bass and yellow perch. Records at this level tell you what is in the area. Anyone new to Devil Lake should walk it once before setting up.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July near 20°C and January near -9°C on the long-run figures. Winter shuts the surface down for months. Hard cover is dependable here; it goes around mid April. Break-up near mid April, freeze-up near mid December: that is the shape of an average year. The strongest runs come at either end of the open season. The season on Devil Lake follows the weather closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  No public source sets out the position on this bank. It formed naturally, so levels move with rainfall rather than with a gate. You can camp about 1.3 km away, going by the mapping. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. If the gate is shut, Big Clear Lake at 1.8 km is the nearest alternative. For Devil Lake in particular, ask before you travel.