Holmes Lake Fishing near Renfrew, Ontario

• Overview

  Look for Holmes Lake in Renfrew County, Ontario. It stands 338 metres above sea level. Surface area runs to about 2 hectares — small enough to read in one session. It is a small entry by Renfrew County standards. The closest town, Renfrew, is 28 km distant. Nepean is the closest city, 90 km away. Other water within reach: Brennan Lake at 0.7 km, Marble Lake lies 1.1 km on, Shiner Lake at 1.1 km, Scully Lake lies 1.9 km on and Limestone Lake at 2.8 km. The nearest boundary is a fair way off.

• Where to Fish on Holmes Lake

  Nothing in our records gives a depth for this one. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Renfrew County records list smallmouth bass, pumpkinseed, yellow perch and rock bass among the fish reported. Records at county level tell you what is around, not what is stocked here. At Holmes Lake the first feature you find is worth twenty minutes.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate records put July near 19°C and January near -12°C. Seasons are distinct, and each one fishes differently. Ice is part of the season here, ending near late April. Open water usually runs from late April until about early December. The shoulder weeks of the open season are the productive ones. It holds true on Holmes Lake more years than not.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. No built facilities appear in mapping around this water. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Where a permit is needed, the nearest town usually sells it. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. Failing this one, try Brennan Lake, 0.7 km away. Ask locally about Holmes Lake if anything is unclear.