Gleason Lake near Wiarton: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  In Ontario, Gleason Lake falls inside Grey County. The surface lies 238 metres up. It measures about 21 hectares, which is a comfortable size for bank fishing. The bank runs about 2.0 km all the way round, so one visit can cover most of it. 9.7 km away sits Wiarton, the nearest town. Barrie sits 115 km out, and it is the nearest city worth the name. A border sits close enough to be relevant to the paperwork.

• Where to Fish on Gleason Lake

  No depth figure appears in our records, so the bank has to tell you. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. County-wide records name Chinook salmon, rainbow trout, brook trout, white sucker and cisco. Some of the species recorded here are protected or tightly regulated, so check what may be targeted before you fish. On Gleason Lake a short move beats a long cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-run averages give July about 19°C and January about -6°C. Winter puts a hard lid on this one. Count the season from break-up, usually mid April. Break-up near mid April, freeze-up near mid December: that is the shape of an average year. Look to early summer and the first cool weeks of autumn. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Gleason Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether the bank is open is not something our records settle. Records list it as a natural water body rather than an impoundment. No car park, ramp or path is recorded within easy reach of the shore. Check locally before you travel, because a wasted drive is a long one. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. The nearest alternative is Lake Charles, 1.9 km out. Check the position on Gleason Lake before loading the car.