Fishing Duckpond Lake in Nipissing District, Ontario

• Overview

  Duckpond Lake stands in Nipissing District, Ontario. It stands 414 metres above sea level. About 2 hectares of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. On size it sits at the modest end of our Nipissing District list. The closest town, United Townships of Dysart, Dudley, Harcourt, Guilford, Harburn, Bruton, Havelock, Eyre and Clyde, is 54 km away. After that come Bancroft at 66 km and Chalk River at 67 km. The nearest boundary is a fair way off.

• Where to Fish on Duckpond Lake

  Our records hold no depth for this water. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Reported across Nipissing District: smallmouth bass, cisco, yellow perch, pumpkinseed and rock bass. The list covers the county rather than this water alone, so treat it as a guide. Duckpond Lake gives up more to patience than to distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The year swings from about -13°C in January to roughly 18°C in July. Winter closes the water for a while, and the reopening is worth catching. Count the season from break-up, usually late April. Averages place the thaw at late April and the freeze at late November. Fish feed hardest at the start and the close of the open season. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Duckpond Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing on record says whether the bank is open or closed. A campsite is mapped about 730 m away, which makes an early start easier. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Parking is often the real limit rather than the bank itself. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. Should this one be busy, Oram Lake is 1.1 km off. Check the position at Duckpond Lake before loading the car.