Mann Lake, Ontario: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Look for Mann Lake in the Hastings County part of Ontario. It sits at 285 metres above sea level. At 9 hectares it is the sort of place you fish for an evening rather than a day. The edge runs 1.6 km or so, easy to work in an afternoon. The nearest place of any size is Marmora, 29 km away. After that come Madoc at 30 km and Bancroft at 38 km. There is no boundary nearby to worry about.

• Where to Fish on Mann Lake

  Nothing in our records gives a depth for this one. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Species logged across Hastings County include rock bass, smallmouth bass, pumpkinseed and yellow perch. Records at this level tell you what is in the area. Anyone new to Mann Lake should walk it once before setting up.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The year swings from about -10°C in January to roughly 19°C in July. Seasons are distinct, and each one fishes differently. The lid usually sets by midwinter and gives way around mid April. Averages place the thaw at mid April and the freeze at early December. Late spring and early autumn carry the year between them. It sets the rhythm of the year at Mann Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. No dam controls it, and the level follows the season. No built facilities appear in mapping around this water. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Gates get locked out of season on water like this. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. Failing this one, try Door Lake, 1.2 km away. Check the current arrangement for Mann Lake.