Obright Lake Fishing in Parry Sound District, Ontario

• Overview

  Obright Lake sits in Parry Sound District, out in Ontario. The country round it is mixed forest from end to end. Small at around 5 hectares: two anglers spread out cover most of it. Most waters listed here for Parry Sound District are larger. The closest town, Parry Sound, is 18 km distant. After that come Huntsville at 46 km and Bracebridge at 50 km. It sits well inside the county, so one set of rules covers it.

• Where to Fish on Obright Lake

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. Across Parry Sound District, recorded fish include smallmouth bass, pumpkinseed, yellow perch, northern pike and rock bass. Species recorded across the county may be limited to a few waters. Fish Obright Lake to its features, not to its size.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The year swings from about -10°C in January to roughly 19°C in July. A solid cap is the normal state through winter. Count the season from break-up, usually mid April. On average, mid April opens the water and early December closes it again. The weeks after the thaw and the ones before the freeze are the strongest. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Obright Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  There is no clear statement anywhere on who can fish it. Nothing is mapped in the way of a ramp or car park within a short radius. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Check locally before you travel, because a wasted drive is a long one. Where the way in crosses private ground, ask first. Failing this one, try Glendening Lake, 1.1 km away. Rules at Obright Lake are worth checking on the day.