Gananoque Lake Fishing near Gananoque, Ontario

• Overview

  Out in United Counties of Leeds and Grenville, Ontario, sits Gananoque Lake. It sits in pine and birch country. Roughly 3.46 sq km of surface: treat each bay as a water in its own right. The edge covers about 15 km, enough to hold several distinct areas. Size puts it in the front rank of our United Counties of Leeds and Grenville list. For supplies, Gananoque is 12 km out. Kingston is the closest city, 35 km away. The boundary is near enough that local access rules are worth double-checking.

• Where to Fish on Gananoque Lake

  No depth figure has reached our records, which makes a plummet useful. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Reported across United Counties of Leeds and Grenville: pumpkinseed, bluegill and yellow perch. County records show what lives in the area; the local agency holds the water-by-water list. Gananoque Lake gives up more to patience than to distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The seasonal spread runs -9°C to 20°C. Seasons are distinct, and each one fishes differently. The lid usually sets by midwinter and gives way around mid April. On average, mid April opens the water and mid December closes it again. The open run goes from the thaw to the freeze, and April through October covers most of it. Plan any trip to Gananoque Lake around it.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public sources are silent on who controls the bank. No dam controls it, and the level follows the season. Nothing built is recorded close to the bank here. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. A phone call first saves an afternoon. Where tickets apply, they are sold in the nearest town rather than on the bank. Lime Lake sits 3 km off and takes the overflow. Signs at Gananoque Lake carry more weight than any list.