Eagle Lake in Frontenac County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Frontenac County, Ontario, is where Eagle Lake sits. Height above sea level is 191 metres. The water covers around 6.83 sq km, which puts most of it out of reach from the bank. The bank runs about 39 km in total, split between open shore and sheltered corners. It is among the larger waters listed here for Frontenac County. The nearest town is Sharbot Lake, 10 km away. Kingston is the closest city, 53 km away. It sits well inside its county, with no border complications.

• Where to Fish on Eagle Lake

  Depth is unknown to us, and the shoreline is the better guide. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Records held for Frontenac County cover pumpkinseed, bluegill, rock bass and smallmouth bass. These are county-wide records, so not all of them will be in this water. Read Eagle Lake before you fish it and the day goes better.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The year swings from about -10°C in January to roughly 20°C in July. The season turns properly here, and fish follow it closely. Hard cover is dependable here; it goes around mid April. Averages suggest open water from about mid April through to roughly early December. Fish feed hardest at the start and the close of the open season. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Eagle Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access is not recorded for this water. Records list it as a natural water body rather than an impoundment. There is no mapped parking or launch nearby, which keeps numbers down. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. Barton Lake at 2.7 km is the sensible second choice. Treat access at Eagle Lake as something to verify.