Mizzy Lake in Nipissing District: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  The Nipissing District entry here is Mizzy Lake, in Ontario. The bank is 442 metres above sea level. It covers about 6 hectares, so this is small water you can walk round in under an hour. It is a small entry by Nipissing District standards. For supplies, United Townships of Dysart, Dudley, Harcourt, Guilford, Harburn, Bruton, Havelock, Eyre and Clyde is 45 km out. The nearest city of size is Barrie, 150 km away. It sits well inside the county, so one set of rules covers it.

• Where to Fish on Mizzy Lake

  No published figure covers depth, so learn it as you fish. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. Public occurrence data for Nipissing District names smallmouth bass, cisco, yellow perch, pumpkinseed and rock bass. Records at county level tell you what is around, not what is stocked here. On Mizzy Lake the obvious spot is not always the productive one.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July to average close to 18°C, with January the cold end at about -12°C. Hard water is a season in its own right here. Winter fishing happens on the ice here, with open water back around late April. Going by climate averages, expect open water from about late April until roughly late November. From the thaw to midsummer the fishing improves week by week. On Mizzy Lake the same rules apply, with local timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing in our records says who may fish here. Mapping shows no built access close by; expect to walk in from wherever you can leave the car. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Where access is informal, keep it that way by behaving. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. Failing this one, try Dizzy Lake, 0.6 km away. The position on Mizzy Lake is worth confirming on the day.