Longbow Lake, Ontario: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Longbow Lake is a Nipissing District water, in Ontario. It sits at 445 metres above sea level. At 1.11 sq km this is proper open water rather than a pond. It ranks high for size among our Nipissing District listings. For supplies, South River is 40 km out. Powassan follows at 48 km, then Huntsville at 54 km. No county line comes close, which keeps the paperwork simple.

• Where to Fish on Longbow Lake

  The records we hold are silent on depth, so plan to find it yourself. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Survey and observation records for Nipissing District include smallmouth bass, cisco, yellow perch and pumpkinseed. The county list is broader than any single water. Longbow Lake fishes better once you know its edges.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages move between -13°C in January and 18°C in July. The season turns properly here, and fish follow it closely. Winter fishing happens on the ice here, with open water back around late April. The open-water window runs from around late April to about late November in an average year. The open run goes from the thaw to the freeze, and April through October covers most of it. On Longbow Lake that shapes the whole year.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether the bank is open is not something our records settle. No car park, ramp or path is recorded within easy reach of the shore. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Where access is informal, keep it that way by behaving. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. South Vanity Lake sits 0.8 km off and takes the overflow. Check the current arrangement for Longbow Lake.