Druces Lake Fishing Guide, Renfrew County, Ontario

• Overview

  Druces Lake stands in Renfrew County, Ontario. The ground around here is lake country bush. At 7 hectares it is the sort of place you fish for an evening rather than a day. Eganville sits 45 km from the bank. The nearest city of size is Nepean, 108 km away. Round about: Aird Lake 1 km off, Triple Lake (1.2 km), Beef Lake 1.4 km off, Bradley Lake (2.9 km) and Dubrois Lake 3.7 km off. It sits near the edge of the county, so check which rules apply.

• Where to Fish on Druces Lake

  Depth is not on record here, so the bank has to tell you. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Records held for Renfrew County cover smallmouth bass, pumpkinseed, yellow perch and rock bass. Take it as the county picture rather than a promise for this water. On Druces Lake a short move beats a long cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  On the long-term average, July reads 19°C and January reads -12°C. Winter puts a hard lid on this one. Count the season from break-up, usually late April. Ice clears near late April and comes back about early December in a typical year. Fishing peaks soon after break-up and again before the cold returns. Plan any trip to Druces Lake around it.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing in our records says who may fish here. Mapping records no facilities at all near this water. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Sort the permit out before you load the car. Some ground is open by custom rather than by right, so tread carefully. Failing this one, try Aird Lake, 1 km away. Confirm before you fish Druces Lake.