Mildred Lake Fishing in Nipissing District, Ontario

• Overview

  The Nipissing District end of Ontario holds Mildred Lake. Beyond the shoreline you have mixed forest. Around 11 hectares of surface means several distinct areas to work. A shoreline of some 1.7 km keeps the choices simple. Compared with other Ontario water on our list, it sits high. The nearest city of size is Barrie, 151 km away. The county line is nowhere near, so one local authority covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Mildred Lake

  No figure exists for depth, so let the water show you. Read the surface for the wind lane, then fish the edge of it. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. Species logged across Nipissing District include smallmouth bass, cisco, yellow perch and pumpkinseed. The list covers the county rather than this water alone, so treat it as a guide. Work Mildred Lake in sections rather than trying to cover it.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate normals give 18°C for July and -12°C for January. Cold locks it up for a good stretch each year. Ice is part of the season here, ending near late April. The water is typically free of ice between late April and late November. Fish feed hardest at the start and the close of the open season. It holds true on Mildred Lake more years than not.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access is not recorded for this water. Records list it as a natural water body rather than an impoundment. There is camping recorded roughly 800 m off. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. If the gate is shut, Sitting Duck Lake at 0.9 km is the nearest alternative. Rules at Mildred Lake are worth checking on the day.