Little Birch Lake in Lennox and Addington County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Little Birch Lake lies in Lennox and Addington County, in Ontario. It stands 381 metres above sea level. Surface area runs to about 8 hectares — small enough to read in one session. Bancroft is the closest place, 42 km off. Eganville lies 49 km off, Renfrew another 64 km. Also within reach: Big Birch Lake 0.9 km off, Rettans Lake at about 1.1 km, Dunham Lake 1.6 km off, Rolufs Lake at about 2 km and Fritsch Lake 2 km off. A border sits close enough to be relevant to the paperwork.

• Where to Fish on Little Birch Lake

  Depth is unmeasured here, so let the shoreline guide you. 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. Reported across Lennox and Addington County: pumpkinseed, rock bass and smallmouth bass. Some of the species recorded here are protected or tightly regulated, so check what may be targeted before you fish. On Little Birch Lake that means starting tight and working out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July runs about 18°C on average, January about -12°C. Cold winters and warm summers give a wide working range. The lid usually sets by midwinter and gives way around late April. From about late April to around early December, expect open water on the long-run figures. The middle of summer slows a little, with dawn and dusk carrying it. On Little Birch Lake that shapes the whole year.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether you may fish here is not something records settle. No made access is recorded, so a short walk in is the likely arrangement. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. For a change of water, Big Birch Lake is 0.9 km distant. Confirm before you fish Little Birch Lake.