Kettle's Lake Fishing near Penetanguishene, Ontario

• Overview

  Kettle's Lake sits in Simcoe County, out in Ontario. The surroundings are pine and birch. The water covers some 35 hectares, so pick a bank rather than trying to cover it all. Bank access stretches around 2.5 km in total. It is low-lying compared with other Ontario water we list. The nearest town is Penetanguishene, 8.3 km away. Midland follows at 13 km, then Elmvale at 30 km. It sits near the edge of the county, so check which rules apply.

• Where to Fish on Kettle's Lake

  No chart reached our records; the first cast is your sounding. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Weed, then depth: that is the order to fish a water of this kind. Species logged across Simcoe County include pumpkinseed, northern pike, yellow perch, smallmouth bass and bluegill. Those are county-wide records, so not every one of them will be in this water. The shape of Kettle's Lake rewards a slow walk along one bank.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-run averages give July about 19°C and January about -8°C. The season turns properly here, and fish follow it closely. Hard cover is dependable here; it goes around mid April. Expect the water usable from around mid April until roughly mid December. Right after break-up, and again as the nights sharpen, is when to go. It sets the rhythm of the year at Kettle's Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing we hold confirms whether access is permitted. No dam controls it, and the level follows the season. You can park 280 m away and walk in from there. Facilities run to toilets 230 m from the water. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Sort the permit out before you load the car. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. Gignac Lake at 2.1 km is the sensible second choice. Confirm before you fish Kettle's Lake.