Fishing at Fourteen Island Lake, Frontenac County, Ontario

• Overview

  You will find Fourteen Island Lake in Frontenac County, Ontario. The surface lies 142 metres up. Surface area runs to roughly 2.46 sq km, so plan for one area rather than the whole. Shoreline length is close to 23 km, and each section fishes a little differently. Size puts it in the front rank of our Frontenac County list. Supplies mean a trip to Sharpton/Glenvale, 19 km off. There is no boundary nearby to worry about.

• Where to Fish on Fourteen Island Lake

  Without a survey to go on, judge depth from how the bank falls away. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Survey and observation records for Frontenac County include pumpkinseed, bluegill, rock bass, smallmouth bass and yellow perch. The list covers the county rather than this water alone, so treat it as a guide. On Fourteen Island Lake that means starting tight and working out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Between January at about -9°C and July at about 20°C, the water has a wide range to work through. Fishing here follows the temperature more than the calendar. Expect a solid lid for months and a thaw around mid April. The season between ice runs from about mid April to mid December. The first weeks of open water and the last are the ones to plan for. The season on Fourteen Island Lake rarely departs from it.

• Tackle & Baits

  Ownership and access are not documented in what we hold. It formed naturally, so levels move with rainfall rather than with a gate. Access points are not mapped for this water, which suits people who like quiet. 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. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. The nearest alternative is Cranberry Lake, 1.7 km out. Treat access at Fourteen Island Lake as something to verify.