Montgomery Lake Fishing in Renfrew County, Ontario

• Overview

  Ontario holds Montgomery Lake, in Renfrew County. This is rolling bush country. The water covers around 1.07 sq km, which puts most of it out of reach from the bank. It is among the larger waters listed here for Renfrew County. 13 km away sits Chalk River, the nearest town. Deep River lies 19 km off, Petawawa another 23 km. It sits well inside its county, with no border complications.

• Where to Fish on Montgomery Lake

  No depth figure has reached our records, which makes a plummet useful. The productive water is a rod length or two out, not a hundred. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Open biodiversity records for Renfrew County list smallmouth bass, pumpkinseed and yellow perch. The list covers the county rather than this water alone, so treat it as a guide. The shape of Montgomery Lake decides where the fish sit.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July to average close to 19°C, with January the cold end at about -13°C. Seasons are distinct, and each one fishes differently. Hard cover is dependable here; it goes around late April. From about late April to around early December, expect open water on the long-run figures. September and October fish steadily right up to the freeze. Montgomery Lake runs to that rhythm year in and year out.

• Tackle & Baits

  Our records carry no access rule either way. Nothing is listed nearby for parking or launching a boat. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. Frontier Lake at 1.9 km is the sensible second choice. Check the position on Montgomery Lake before loading the car.