Head Lake Fishing in Kawartha Lakes, Ontario

• Overview

  Head Lake falls in Kawartha Lakes, part of Ontario. The ground round it is rolling bush. At 9.24 sq km this is proper open water rather than a pond. There is roughly 24 km of bank, more than one visit can cover properly. Few waters listed in Kawartha Lakes are bigger. The town to know is Fenelon Falls, 26 km out. Bobcaygeon follows at 36 km, then Amigo Beach at 38 km. The line between counties passes nearby, which can change who manages the water.

• Where to Fish on Head 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. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Public occurrence data for Kawartha Lakes names muskellunge, rock bass, pumpkinseed and yellow perch. Species recorded across the county may be limited to a few waters. On Head Lake the quiet end is the one worth the extra effort.

• Seasonal Patterns

  On the long-term average, July reads 19°C and January reads -10°C. Winter closes the water for a while, and the reopening is worth catching. The freeze runs deep into the year, with break-up near mid April. Going by climate averages, expect open water from about mid April until roughly early December. September and October fish steadily right up to the freeze. The season on Head Lake follows the weather closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  Ownership and access are not documented in what we hold. No dam controls it, and the level follows the season. There is a launch about 1.5 km from the bank. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Gates get locked out of season on water like this. Night access is frequently treated as a separate matter. For a change of water, Rush Lake is 3.2 km distant. For Head Lake in particular, ask before you travel.