Paddys Lake near Sharbot Lake: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Ontario holds Paddys Lake, in Frontenac County. The bank gives way to lake country bush. At about 11 hectares, a day is enough to walk the shoreline properly. Ground here is low by Ontario standards. For a base, Sharbot Lake sits 24 km out. Elginburg/Silvers Corners/Shannons Corners is 30 km and Sharpton/Glenvale 31 km. A county boundary sits nearby, which can matter for local access rules.

• Where to Fish on Paddys Lake

  Depth is unmeasured here, so let the shoreline guide you. Read the surface for the wind lane, then fish the edge of it. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Fish documented in Frontenac County include pumpkinseed, bluegill, rock bass, smallmouth bass and yellow perch. Those are county-wide records, so not every one of them will be in this water. Read Paddys Lake before you fish it and the day goes better.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The year swings from about -10°C in January to roughly 20°C in July. A hard winter is normal, and the thaw brings a strong few weeks. Ice is part of the season here, ending near mid April. The season between ice runs from about mid April to early December. September and October fish steadily right up to the freeze. The season on Paddys Lake rarely departs from it.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. Fishing from a pier is possible 1.4 km away. There is a campsite 1.3 km from the water. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. Folsom Lake sits 1.7 km off and takes the overflow. Check the current arrangement for Paddys Lake.