Fishing Geordies Lake in Lanark County, Ontario

• Overview

  Lanark County in Ontario is where Geordies Lake sits. Everything around it is mixed forest. The far bank is a conversation away, so keep low and quiet. Our Lanark County list holds plenty of bigger water. The closest town, Mississippi Mills, is 34 km distant. Nepean is the closest city, 73 km away. The nearest edge is a long way off, so local rules apply throughout.

• Where to Fish on Geordies Lake

  Depth is not on record here, so the bank has to tell you. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. Reported across Lanark County: pumpkinseed, rock bass, smallmouth bass, bluegill and yellow perch. Some of the species recorded here are protected or tightly regulated, so check what may be targeted before you fish. Geordies Lake fishes better once you know its edges.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July is the warm end of the year here, averaging about 19°C, while January sits near -11°C. Winter puts a hard lid on this one. Hard cover is dependable here; it goes around mid April. Ice clears near mid April and comes back about early December in a typical year. From the thaw to midsummer the fishing improves week by week. It sets the rhythm of the year at Geordies Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether the bank is open is not something our records settle. Mapping records no facilities at all near this water. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. If the gate is shut, Green Lake at 1.7 km is the nearest alternative. Check the position on Geordies Lake before loading the car.