Lily Lake Fishing Guide, District Municipality of Muskoka, Ontario

• Overview

  Look for Lily Lake in District Municipality of Muskoka, Ontario. The country round it is pine and birch from end to end. Small at around 3 hectares: two anglers spread out cover most of it. It is a small entry by District Municipality of Muskoka standards. The town to know is Bracebridge, 12 km out. After that come Gravenhurst at 18 km and Huntsville at 35 km. There is no boundary nearby to worry about.

• Where to Fish on Lily Lake

  No published figure covers depth, so learn it as you fish. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. Open biodiversity records for District Municipality of Muskoka list pumpkinseed, smallmouth bass, northern pike and yellow perch. County records show the wider picture rather than this one place. At Lily Lake light and wind decide more than tackle does.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The seasonal spread runs -10°C to 19°C. Four clear seasons, with a proper winter at one end. Hard water holds through the cold months, breaking up near mid April. Expect the water usable from around mid April until roughly early December. The strongest runs come at either end of the open season. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Lily Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  We have no record of the rules that apply on this bank. The map shows no ramp or car park nearby, so this is a walk-in water. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Sort the permit out before you load the car. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. If the gate is shut, Leonard Lake at 1.6 km is the nearest alternative. Ask locally about Lily Lake if anything is unclear.