Fishing at Mississagua Lake, Peterborough County, Ontario

• Overview

  Mississagua Lake belongs to Peterborough County, Ontario. The surface lies 294 metres up. This is sizeable water at about 6.95 sq km, and a boat opens up most of it. It ranks high for size among our Peterborough County listings. The town to know is Bobcaygeon, 25 km out. Beyond it, Lakefield at 31 km and Fenelon Falls at 39 km. The nearest edge is a long way off, so local rules apply throughout.

• Where to Fish on Mississagua Lake

  No published figure covers depth, so learn it as you fish. The productive water is a rod length or two out, not a hundred. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. Fish documented in Peterborough County include rock bass, pumpkinseed and smallmouth bass. County data is a starting point rather than a guarantee. Fish Mississagua Lake to its features, not to its size.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July to average close to 19°C, with January the cold end at about -10°C. Seasons are distinct, and each one fishes differently. Winter locks it down, and mid April brings it back. Averages suggest open water from about mid April through to roughly early December. The open run goes from the thaw to the freeze, and April through October covers most of it. Anyone fishing Mississagua Lake regularly works to that calendar.

• Tackle & Baits

  We hold no note on access for this one. There is a launch about 640 m from the bank. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. Horseshoe Lake, 2 km away, makes the obvious fallback. Check the position at Mississagua Lake before loading the car.