Fishing Loon Lake in Frontenac County, Ontario

• Overview

  Loon Lake lies within the bounds of Frontenac County, Ontario. The setting is rolling bush on every side. The water covers some 16 hectares, so pick a bank rather than trying to cover it all. A shoreline of some 2.0 km keeps the choices simple. It is low-lying compared with other Ontario water we list. Some 24 km away sits Sharbot Lake, the nearest settlement. The boundary is close enough to be worth checking before you fish.

• Where to Fish on Loon Lake

  Depth is not on record here, which means reading the ground instead. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Fish documented in Frontenac County include pumpkinseed, bluegill, rock bass, smallmouth bass and yellow perch. The county figures include rivers and lakes alike. At Loon Lake light and wind decide more than tackle does.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The year swings from about -9°C in January to roughly 20°C in July. The season turns properly here, and fish follow it closely. Hard cover is dependable here; it goes around mid April. Averages place the thaw at mid April and the freeze at early December. Early summer and early autumn carry the open-water season. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Loon Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  The rules here are undocumented as far as public sources go. It formed naturally, so levels move with rainfall rather than with a gate. Formal access is not mapped, so the last stretch is likely on foot. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Rules for this water may differ from the county norm. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. Should this one be busy, Little Mud Lake is 1.7 km off. Treat Loon Lake as unsettled until someone local tells you otherwise.