Hunter's Lake Fishing near Gravenhurst, Ontario

• Overview

  Hunter's Lake is listed under District Municipality of Muskoka, Ontario. It stands 255 metres above sea level. With some 11 hectares of water, there is room for a boat but no need of one. The bank runs about 2.4 km all the way round, so one visit can cover most of it. Gravenhurst is the closest place, 25 km off. Then Amigo Beach, 28 km, and Bracebridge, 30 km. Two sets of local rules meet not far from this water.

• Where to Fish on Hunter's Lake

  Depth figures are not published for this one. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. Species logged across District Municipality of Muskoka include pumpkinseed, smallmouth bass and northern pike. County data is a starting point rather than a guarantee. The near bank of Hunter's Lake is often the one people ignore.

• Seasonal Patterns

  In an average year July sits at 19°C and January at -10°C. A full turn of seasons, with the strongest sport on either side of summer. Look for the thaw near mid April; the fishing lifts straight after. Open water usually runs from mid April until about early December. Fish feed hardest at the start and the close of the open season. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Hunter's Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  There is no clear statement anywhere on who can fish it. Records list it as a natural water body rather than an impoundment. Overnight stays are possible 710 m away. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Parking is often the real limit rather than the bank itself. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. Failing this one, try Robinson Lake, 2.5 km away. What applies at Hunter's Lake may have changed since it was mapped.