Kanga Lake, Ontario: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Renfrew County in Ontario is where Kanga Lake sits. Country round the bank runs to rolling bush. This is a pocket water of some 3 hectares, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. On size it sits at the modest end of our Renfrew County list. Head to Deep River, 40 km away, for anything you forgot. Chalk River follows at 46 km, then Mattawa at 56 km. It lies deep inside the county rather than near an edge.

• Where to Fish on Kanga Lake

  Depth is not on record here, which means reading the ground instead. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Open biodiversity records for Renfrew County list smallmouth bass, pumpkinseed, yellow perch, rock bass and brook trout. Records at this level tell you what is in the area. The shape of Kanga Lake decides where the fish sit.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Seasonal averages run from -13°C in January up to 18°C in July. The freeze arrives properly here and holds. Winter fishing happens on the ice here, with open water back around late April. Ice usually gives way near late April, and forms again about late November. Fish feed hardest at the start and the close of the open season. It holds true on Kanga Lake more years than not.

• Tackle & Baits

  There is no clear statement anywhere on who can fish it. Public data shows nothing built here, so treat the whole approach as informal. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. For a change of water, Roo Lake is 0.5 km distant. Check the position on Kanga Lake before loading the car.