Heart Lake Fishing Guide, Peel, Ontario

• Overview

  Heart Lake stands in Peel, Ontario. The surroundings are rolling bush. At about 17 hectares, a day is enough to walk the shoreline properly. A shoreline of some 2.0 km keeps the choices simple. Few waters listed in Peel are bigger. Nearest place of any size is Brampton, 6.7 km away. It is 7 km to Brampton, the nearest city. The county edge is within a short distance of the bank.

• Where to Fish on Heart Lake

  There is no published depth for this one, so start shallow and work out. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Records held for Peel cover rainbow darter, fantail darter, brook trout and pumpkinseed. Protected fish appear in the records for this area, so treat the list as information, not an invitation. On Heart Lake that means starting tight and working out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July near 21°C and January near -7°C on the long-run figures. Winter shuts things down for a spell, then spring reopens them fast. Ice is part of the season here, ending near early April. The season between ice runs from about early April to mid December. The first weeks of open water and the last are the ones to plan for. It sets the rhythm of the year at Heart Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. This is a natural basin, not a dammed one. You can leave the car about 370 m from the water. A jetty or pier is mapped about 300 m from here. A picnic area is mapped about 280 m away. Facilities run to toilets 350 m from the water. Provincial rules still apply whatever the bank status. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. Failing this one, try Innis Lake, 15 km away. Check the position on Heart Lake before loading the car.