Fishing Leclaire Lake in Renfrew County, Ontario

• Overview

  Leclaire Lake sits in Renfrew County, out in Ontario. It sits at 260 metres above sea level. The water covers around 1.29 sq km, which puts most of it out of reach from the bank. The edge covers about 9.0 km, enough to hold several distinct areas. On our Renfrew County list it sits near the top for size. Eganville is the closest town at 37 km. Renfrew is 38 km and Cobden 48 km. The nearest boundary is well away, so one set of rules covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Leclaire Lake

  The records we hold are silent on depth, so plan to find it yourself. 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. Public occurrence data for Renfrew County names smallmouth bass, pumpkinseed and yellow perch. County records show what lives in the area; the local agency holds the water-by-water list. At Leclaire Lake light and wind decide more than tackle does.

• Seasonal Patterns

  In an average year July sits at 19°C and January at -12°C. A full turn of seasons, with the strongest sport on either side of summer. Expect a solid lid for months and a thaw around late April. Break-up sits around late April on average, with the water closing again about early December. May into June fishes hardest, and September gives a second good stretch before the lid returns. It sets the rhythm of the year at Leclaire Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  No public source sets out the position on this bank. No dam controls it, and the level follows the season. Formal access is not mapped, so the last stretch is likely on foot. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Check locally before you travel, because a wasted drive is a long one. Where tickets apply, they are sold in the nearest town rather than on the bank. If the gate is shut, Little Lake at 0.6 km is the nearest alternative. Confirm access to Leclaire Lake locally before you travel.