Lost Bay near Gananoque: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Lost Bay is listed under United Counties of Leeds and Grenville, Ontario. Height above sea level is 82 metres. The closest town, Gananoque, is 18 km away. For a city, Kingston is 41 km off. Close by you have: Long Lake 1.8 km away, Lime Lake after 3 km, Killenbeck Lake 4 km away, Higley Lake after 4.1 km and Grippen Lake 5.3 km away. It sits well inside the county, so one set of rules covers it.

• Where to Fish on Lost Bay

  Depth remains unrecorded, so treat the first session as a survey. Flats either side fish on the drop as bait is pushed off them. Salt and fresh mix here, and the mixing line is worth finding. Fish documented in United Counties of Leeds and Grenville include pumpkinseed, bluegill, yellow perch, rock bass and northern pike. County data is a starting point rather than a guarantee. On Lost Bay the quiet end is the one worth the extra effort.

• Seasonal Patterns

  In an average year July sits at 20°C and January at -9°C. Spring and autumn carry the fishing; summer and winter test it. The lid usually goes in mid April, which opens the strongest weeks of the year. Break-up sits around mid April on average, with the water closing again about mid December. September and October fish steadily right up to the freeze. It sets the rhythm of the year at Lost Bay.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. No built facilities appear in mapping around this water. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. If the gate is shut, Long Lake at 1.8 km is the nearest alternative. For Lost Bay in particular, ask before you travel.