Hanlan Lake near Deep River: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Look for Hanlan Lake in Renfrew County, Ontario. Elevation runs to 199 metres. This is a pocket water of some 2 hectares, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. Most waters listed here for Renfrew County are larger. The nearest town is Deep River, 24 km away. Chalk River follows at 30 km, then Petawawa at 48 km. The county edge is within a short distance of the bank.

• Where to Fish on Hanlan Lake

  Open data we checked carries no depth for this water. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Survey and observation records for Renfrew County include smallmouth bass, pumpkinseed, yellow perch and rock bass. County records show the wider picture rather than this one place. At Hanlan Lake light and wind decide more than tackle does.

• Seasonal Patterns

  In an average year July sits at 19°C and January at -13°C. Winter puts a hard lid on this one. Ice fishing carries the winter, and the water opens about late April. The lid tends to go about late April and return around late November. Early summer and early autumn carry the open-water season. It holds true on Hanlan Lake more years than not.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing in our records says who may fish here. Access points are not mapped for this water, which suits people who like quiet. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Where a permit is needed, the nearest town usually sells it. Barbless rules turn up on managed water more often than not. For a change of water, Manard Lake is 1.1 km distant. For Hanlan Lake in particular, ask before you travel.