Fishing Morin Lake in Renfrew County, Ontario

• Overview

  Morin Lake falls in Renfrew County, part of Ontario. It sits at 307 metres above sea level. About 5 hectares of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. Mattawa is the closest place, 46 km off. For a city, Gatineau is 205 km off. The nearest edge is a long way off, so local rules apply throughout. Conditions change the water more than the calendar does.

• Where to Fish on Morin Lake

  The records we hold are silent on depth, so plan to find it yourself. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Fish documented in Renfrew County include smallmouth bass, pumpkinseed, yellow perch and rock bass. County records show the wider picture rather than this one place. The shape of Morin Lake rewards a slow walk along one bank.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Seasonal averages run from -13°C in January up to 18°C in July. Cold winters and warm summers give a wide working range. Winter fishing happens on the ice here, with open water back around late April. On the long-run averages the water opens up around late April and starts locking again about late November. September and October fish steadily right up to the freeze. On Morin Lake the same rules apply, with local timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  The rules here are undocumented as far as public sources go. Access is unmapped, which usually means a farm track and a walk. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. A phone call first saves an afternoon. Some stretches are reserved and marked as such on the ground. The nearest alternative is Bernard Lake, 2.5 km out. Check the position at Morin Lake before loading the car.