Dominic Lake Fishing in Renfrew County, Ontario

• Overview

  Ontario holds Dominic Lake, in Renfrew County. It lies 357 metres above sea level. Small at around 6 hectares: two anglers spread out cover most of it. Renfrew sits 28 km from here and is the nearest stop. Beyond it, Eganville at 28 km and Cobden at 37 km. Nearest other option: Moran Lake lies 0.8 km on, Austins Lake at about 1.5 km, Joes Lake lies 1.5 km on, Patrickfalls Lake at about 1.5 km and Black Lake lies 1.8 km on. The county line is nowhere near, so one local authority covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Dominic Lake

  Depth is not on record here, which means reading the ground instead. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Public occurrence data for Renfrew County names smallmouth bass, pumpkinseed, yellow perch and rock bass. These are county-wide records, so not all of them will be in this water. The shape of Dominic Lake decides where the fish sit.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The seasonal spread runs -12°C to 18°C. Winter puts a hard lid on this one. Count the season from break-up, usually late April. The water is typically free of ice between late April and early December. The weeks after the thaw and the ones before the freeze are the strongest. It sets the rhythm of the year at Dominic Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Ownership and access are not documented in what we hold. Access points are not mapped for this water, which suits people who like quiet. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. A phone call first saves an afternoon. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. Failing this one, try Moran Lake, 0.8 km away. Where Dominic Lake is concerned, a local answer beats a written one.