Elbow Lake near Sharbot Lake: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Look for Elbow Lake in Frontenac County, Ontario. The surface lies 196 metres up. The water covers some 37 hectares, so pick a bank rather than trying to cover it all. Ground here is low by Ontario standards. Sharbot Lake at 3.6 km is the nearest place to stop. Further out sit Perth (34 km) and Sharpton/Glenvale (50 km). Being near a boundary, it pays to know which side you are fishing.

• Where to Fish on Elbow Lake

  Nothing we hold settles how deep this runs. 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. Public occurrence data for Frontenac County names pumpkinseed, bluegill, rock bass, smallmouth bass and yellow perch. Records at county level tell you what is around, not what is stocked here. Elbow Lake gives up its fish to patience rather than distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July near 20°C and January near -10°C on the long-run figures. Four clear seasons, with a proper winter at one end. Once it clears, about mid April, the fishing comes on quickly. Average temperatures cross freezing around mid April in spring and again near early December in autumn. Spring is short and heavy here; autumn is longer and steadier. Plan around that when you fish Elbow Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether you may fish here is not something records settle. 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. Where a permit is needed, the nearest town usually sells it. Barbless rules turn up on managed water more often than not. For a change of water, Dodds Lake is 1.5 km distant. Check the position on Elbow Lake before loading the car.