Lily Lake near Parry Sound: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Lily Lake lies within the bounds of Parry Sound District, Ontario. The surface lies 175 metres up. It covers about 6 hectares, so this is small water you can walk round in under an hour. Most waters listed here for Parry Sound District are larger. The nearest town is Parry Sound, 24 km away. Penetanguishene is 75 km and Midland 79 km. Rules here are straightforward: one set of provincial rules.

• Where to Fish on Lily Lake

  We hold no depth figure for this one. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. Public occurrence data for Parry Sound District names smallmouth bass, pumpkinseed and yellow perch. The county list is broader than any single water. Take Lily Lake a stretch at a time.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-run averages give July about 19°C and February about -7°C. Winter closes the water for a while, and the reopening is worth catching. The lid usually sets by midwinter and gives way around mid April. In an average year the thaw lands around mid April and the freeze near mid December. The middle of summer slows a little, with dawn and dusk carrying it. Lily Lake runs to that rhythm year in and year out.

• Tackle & Baits

  The rules here are undocumented as far as public sources go. There is no recorded infrastructure here; expect to find your own way in. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. Should this one be busy, Mirror Lake is 1.1 km off. Check the position at Lily Lake before loading the car.