Fishing Hatch Lake in Parry Sound District, Ontario

• Overview

  Look for Hatch Lake in the Parry Sound District part of Ontario. Height above sea level is 216 metres. Around 15 hectares of surface means several distinct areas to work. The edge runs 1.9 km or so, easy to work in an afternoon. Ground here is low by Ontario standards. Sturgeon Falls lies 55 km from the water. After that come West Nipissing at 55 km and Markstay-Warren at 62 km. The nearest edge is a long way off, so local rules apply throughout.

• Where to Fish on Hatch Lake

  We hold no survey for this water; read the slope of the shoreline instead. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. Fish documented in Parry Sound District include smallmouth bass, pumpkinseed, yellow perch, northern pike and rock bass. The list covers the county rather than this water alone, so treat it as a guide. Read Hatch Lake before you fish it and the day goes better.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The seasonal spread runs -11°C to 19°C. Four clear seasons, with a proper winter at one end. Hard water holds through the cold months, breaking up near mid April. On average, mid April opens the water and early December closes it again. The shoulder weeks of the open season are the productive ones. At Hatch Lake the season follows that pattern closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. It formed naturally, so levels move with rainfall rather than with a gate. Nothing is mapped in the way of a ramp or car park within a short radius. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Take the rules with you rather than trusting memory. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. If the gate is shut, Smith Lake at 1.5 km is the nearest alternative. Confirm access to Hatch Lake locally before you travel.