Hambly Lake Fishing near Sharpton/Glenvale, Ontario

• Overview

  This water sits in Frontenac County, Ontario. The country here is lake country bush. The water covers some 93 hectares, so pick a bank rather than trying to cover it all. The perimeter runs near 8.1 km, so plan the walk before you start. On our Frontenac County list it sits near the top for size. Head to Sharpton/Glenvale, 16 km away, for anything you forgot. It sits near the edge of the county, so check which rules apply.

• Where to Fish on Hambly Lake

  Depth is unmeasured here, so let the shoreline guide you. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Records held for Frontenac County cover pumpkinseed, bluegill, rock bass, smallmouth bass and yellow perch. It is the county picture; the agency list is water-specific. Hambly Lake fishes better once you know its edges.

• Seasonal Patterns

  In an average year July sits at 20°C and January at -9°C. Cold winters and warm summers give a wide working range. Count the season from break-up, usually mid April. Averages suggest open water from about mid April through to roughly early December. Reckon on open water from spring through to late autumn, with May and June the strongest. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Hambly Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  We have no record of the rules that apply on this bank. No dam controls it, and the level follows the season. Recorded parking is 900 m off, far enough to travel light. Somewhere to sit and eat is 660 m out. Facilities include toilets around 1.1 km from here. Read any posted signs at the access point rather than assuming. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. Pero Lake sits 1.7 km off and takes the overflow. Nothing on Hambly Lake should be assumed from this page alone.