Fishing at Little Mellon Lake, Lennox and Addington County, Ontario

• Overview

  Little Mellon Lake lies within the bounds of Lennox and Addington County, Ontario. It stands 161 metres above sea level. The water covers some 11 hectares, so pick a bank rather than trying to cover it all. There is roughly 2.7 km of shoreline here, which is a short walk end to end. It lies lower than most water we list in Ontario. Tweed at 18 km is the nearest place to stop. The nearest city of size is Kingston, 63 km away. The county line runs close by, so rules can change within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Little Mellon Lake

  Depth figures are not published for this one. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Records held for Lennox and Addington County cover pumpkinseed, rock bass, smallmouth bass and bluegill. Several of these carry legal protection or closed seasons; the rulebook comes before the rod. Little Mellon Lake gives up more to patience than to distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July to average close to 20°C, with January the cold end at about -10°C. The year runs cold to warm and back, with clear transitions. The lid arrives early and lasts until roughly mid April. Climate averages put the opening at about mid April and the closing near early December. June through September is the settled part of the year, with the shoulders busier for fish. At Little Mellon Lake the season follows that pattern closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  Ownership and access are not documented in what we hold. No dam controls it, and the level follows the season. A slipway 310 m out gives trailer access. A parking area is marked roughly 300 m out. There are picnic tables 300 m away. Provincial rules still apply whatever the bank status. A polite question at the farm gate opens more banks than anything else. Failing this one, try Round Lake, 0.7 km away. Treat access at Little Mellon Lake as something to verify.