Ivy Lake Fishing in District Municipality of Muskoka, Ontario

• Overview

  Ivy Lake lies in District Municipality of Muskoka, Ontario. It stands 317 metres above sea level. The water measures roughly 3 hectares, so nothing here is far from anything else. Most waters listed here for District Municipality of Muskoka are larger. Nearest place of any size is Bracebridge, 16 km away. Gravenhurst lies 20 km off, Amigo Beach another 39 km. No county line comes close, which keeps the paperwork simple.

• Where to Fish on Ivy Lake

  The records we hold are silent on depth, so plan to find it yourself. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. 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, northern pike, yellow perch and rock bass. The county figures include rivers and lakes alike. Ivy Lake fishes better once you know its edges.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate records put July near 19°C and January near -10°C. Winter closes the water for a while, and the reopening is worth catching. Expect a solid lid for months and a thaw around mid April. Climate figures give an open season running mid April to early December. From the thaw to midsummer the fishing improves week by week. It sets the rhythm of the year at Ivy Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  The paperwork position is blank for this one. No built facilities appear in mapping around this water. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. For a change of water, Island Lake is 0.5 km distant. Check the position on Ivy Lake before loading the car.