Mirror Lake in Haliburton County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  In Ontario, Mirror Lake falls inside Haliburton County. Elevation runs to 321 metres. At 3 hectares it is the sort of place you fish for an evening rather than a day. On size it sits at the modest end of our Haliburton County list. Nearest town is Haliburton Village, 15 km off. Further out sit United Townships of Dysart, Dudley, Harcourt, Guilford, Harburn, Bruton, Havelock, Eyre and Clyde (28 km) and Bracebridge (49 km). It lies deep inside the county rather than near an edge.

• Where to Fish on Mirror Lake

  Without a survey to go on, judge depth from how the bank falls away. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Species logged across Haliburton County include smallmouth bass, pumpkinseed and rock bass. County data is a starting point rather than a guarantee. The near bank of Mirror Lake is often the one people ignore.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages here run 19°C at the top of summer and -11°C at the bottom of winter. Cold winters and warm summers give a wide working range. Ice is part of the season here, ending near mid April. Expect the water usable from around mid April until roughly early December. September and October fish steadily right up to the freeze. The season on Mirror Lake follows the weather closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  The paperwork position is blank for this one. There is no mapped parking or launch close by, which usually means walking in. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Where tickets apply, they are sold in the nearest town rather than on the bank. Failing this one, try Little Boshkung Lake, 2.2 km away. Confirm access to Mirror Lake locally before you travel.