Fishing at Marilyn Lake, Renfrew County, Ontario

• Overview

  Marilyn Lake is listed under Renfrew County, Ontario. It sits at 195 metres above sea level. Ground here is low by Ontario standards. Nearest place of any size is Chalk River, 10 km away. After that come Deep River at 15 km and Petawawa at 24 km. Nearby alternatives: Ring Lake after 0.8 km, Wylie Lake at 0.8 km, Drowsy Lake after 1.9 km, Moosegrove Lake at 2.2 km and Irene Lake after 2.2 km. The nearest boundary is a fair way off.

• Where to Fish on Marilyn Lake

  Depth is unmeasured here, so let the shoreline guide you. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Fish documented in Renfrew County include smallmouth bass, pumpkinseed and yellow perch. What holds for the county may not hold for this water. At Marilyn Lake light and wind decide more than tackle does.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July is the warm end of the year here, averaging about 19°C, while January sits near -13°C. Expect a real winter and a strong spring after it. Ice fishing carries the winter, and the water opens about late April. The water is typically free of ice between late April and early December. The middle of summer slows a little, with dawn and dusk carrying it. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Marilyn Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public data does not answer the access question here. Public mapping records no formal access here, so plan for a walk and soft ground. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Check whether a boat is allowed before you tow one. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. Should this one be busy, Ring Lake is 0.8 km off. Check the current arrangement for Marilyn Lake.