Hills Lake Fishing near Sharbot Lake, Ontario

• Overview

  Set in Frontenac County, Hills Lake is an Ontario water. The bank is 280 metres above sea level. Around 25 hectares of surface means several distinct areas to work. Around 2.2 km of margin, front to back. For a base, Sharbot Lake sits 33 km out. It is 91 km to Kingston, the nearest city. No county line comes close, which keeps the paperwork simple.

• Where to Fish on Hills Lake

  No figure exists for depth, so let the water show you. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Public occurrence data for Frontenac County names pumpkinseed, bluegill and rock bass. Take it as the county picture rather than a promise for this water. Hills Lake fishes better once you know its edges.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Between January at about -11°C and July at about 19°C, the water has a wide range to work through. Seasons are distinct, and each one fishes differently. The freeze runs deep into the year, with break-up near late April. From about late April to around early December, expect open water on the long-run figures. June through September is the settled part of the year, with the shoulders busier for fish. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Hills Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  We hold no note on access for this one. No dam controls it, and the level follows the season. Nothing formal is recorded here: no ramp, no car park, no marked path. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Sort the permit out before you load the car. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. If the gate is shut, Charlies Lake at 1.7 km is the nearest alternative. Check the current arrangement for Hills Lake.