Fishing Kitty Lake in Nipissing District, Ontario

• Overview

  Kitty Lake is set in Nipissing District, Ontario. Pine and birch runs right down to the water. It runs to roughly 25 hectares — big enough to hold fish away from the bank, small enough to learn. A shoreline of some 3.2 km keeps the choices simple. Start from United Townships of Dysart, Dudley, Harcourt, Guilford, Harburn, Bruton, Havelock, Eyre and Clyde, 55 km down the road. Chalk River lies 67 km off, Deep River another 70 km. It sits well inside the county, so one set of rules covers it.

• Where to Fish on Kitty Lake

  Our records carry no depth, so judge it from the bank. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. Species logged across Nipissing District include smallmouth bass, cisco and yellow perch. The list covers the county rather than this water alone, so treat it as a guide. At Kitty Lake light and wind decide more than tackle does.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate normals give 18°C for July and -13°C for January. Cold winters and warm summers give a wide working range. The open season starts with the thaw, near enough late April. Averages place the thaw at late April and the freeze at late November. The middle of summer slows a little, with dawn and dusk carrying it. It sets the rhythm of the year at Kitty Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  We hold no note on access for this one. This is a natural basin, not a dammed one. A camping area sits within 900 m of here. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Where a permit is needed, the nearest town usually sells it. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. For a change of water, Bridle Lake is 1.8 km distant. Confirm access to Kitty Lake locally before you travel.