Moose Lake near Petawawa: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Moose Lake falls in Renfrew County, part of Ontario. Elevation runs to 331 metres. At about 15 hectares, a day is enough to walk the shoreline properly. Shoreline comes to about 2.2 km, small enough to learn in a day. You are 27 km from Petawawa. The nearest city of size is Gatineau, 147 km away. No county line comes close, which keeps the paperwork simple.

• Where to Fish on Moose Lake

  There is no published depth for this one, so start shallow and work out. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Across Renfrew County, recorded fish include smallmouth bass, pumpkinseed, yellow perch, rock bass and brook trout. These are county-wide records, so not all of them will be in this water. Work Moose Lake in sections rather than trying to cover it.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Average temperature peaks around 19°C in July and bottoms out near -13°C in January. Seasons are distinct, and each one fishes differently. Look for the thaw near late April; the fishing lifts straight after. Average temperatures cross freezing around late April in spring and again near early December in autumn. The open run goes from the thaw to the freeze, and April through October covers most of it. Time your trip to Moose Lake by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  No public source sets out the position on this bank. It formed naturally, so levels move with rainfall rather than with a gate. Nothing built is recorded close to the bank here. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Rules for this water may differ from the county norm. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. Failing this one, try Beechnut Lake, 1.6 km away. Where Moose Lake is concerned, a local answer beats a written one.