Florence Lake, Ontario: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Florence Lake is listed under Nipissing District, Ontario. The surroundings are rolling bush. Surface area is around 24 hectares, which gives you real water without needing a boat. There is roughly 2.4 km of shoreline here, which is a short walk end to end. Compared with other Ontario water on our list, it sits high. It is 149 km to Barrie, the nearest city. One jurisdiction covers this water end to end.

• Where to Fish on Florence Lake

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Species logged across Nipissing District include smallmouth bass, cisco, yellow perch and pumpkinseed. Species recorded across the county may be limited to a few waters. Treat Florence Lake as a water to read rather than to cover.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July to average close to 18°C, with January the cold end at about -12°C. Cold winters and warm summers give a wide working range. Expect a solid lid for months and a thaw around late April. Climate figures give an open season running late April to late November. The strong weeks are the first after break-up and the last before the freeze. Expect Florence Lake to follow that timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  Our records carry no access rule either way. Records list it as a natural water body rather than an impoundment. A campsite lies 1.1 km away for anyone staying over. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. Close seasons apply to some species and not others. Frank Lake sits 0.8 km off and takes the overflow. Rules at Florence Lake are worth checking on the day.