Handkes Lake Fishing near Eganville, Ontario

• Overview

  Look for Handkes Lake in the Renfrew County part of Ontario. Height above sea level is 403 metres. About 4 hectares of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. Most waters listed here for Renfrew County are larger. You are 17 km from Eganville. Cobden lies 37 km off, Renfrew another 43 km. The nearest edge is a long way off, so local rules apply throughout.

• Where to Fish on Handkes Lake

  No figure exists for depth, so let the water show you. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Open biodiversity records for Renfrew County list smallmouth bass, pumpkinseed, yellow perch and rock bass. Species recorded across the county may be limited to a few waters. On Handkes Lake that means starting tight and working out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate normals give 18°C for July and -13°C for January. Expect a real winter and a strong spring after it. Ice is part of the season here, ending near late April. Average temperatures cross freezing around late April in spring and again near early December in autumn. Just after the ice goes and just before it returns, the fishing lifts. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Handkes Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing in our records says who may fish here. There is no recorded infrastructure here; expect to find your own way in. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. Blind Lake sits 2 km off and takes the overflow. Rules at Handkes Lake are worth checking on the day.