Flake Lake, Ontario: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Flake Lake is set in Lennox and Addington County, Ontario. Mixed forest runs right down to the water. At roughly 6 hectares, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. Bancroft at 48 km is the nearest place to stop. Eganville follows at 48 km, then Sharbot Lake at 58 km. In the same area: Marquardts Lake within 1 km, Kleim Lake at 2 km, Vilneffs Lake within 2.1 km, Plotz Lake at 2.1 km and Crooked Lake within 2.1 km. The nearest edge is a long way off, so local rules apply throughout.

• Where to Fish on Flake Lake

  Depth is not on record here, so the bank has to tell you. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Records held for Lennox and Addington County cover pumpkinseed, rock bass, smallmouth bass, bluegill and yellow perch. At least one recorded species is protected in parts of its range; read the local rules before targeting anything. Fish Flake Lake to its features, not to its size.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warmest month averages 18°C, the coldest about -12°C. A solid cap is the normal state through winter. Firm cover through the cold months, then open water from late April. Break-up near late April, freeze-up near early December: that is the shape of an average year. Spring is short and heavy here; autumn is longer and steadier. Plan any trip to Flake Lake around it.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing we hold confirms whether access is permitted. Public mapping records no formal access here, so plan for a walk and soft ground. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Parking space is the usual limit rather than the bank itself. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. Marquardts Lake at 1 km is the sensible second choice. For Flake Lake, the notice at the access point is the final word.