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

• Overview

  In Ontario, Palmerston Lake belongs to Frontenac County. Country round the bank runs to pine and birch. At some 5.42 sq km it is far too large to cover on foot in a day. On our Frontenac County list it sits near the top for size. For supplies, Sharbot Lake is 30 km out. Kingston sits 92 km out, and it is the nearest city worth the name. The line between counties passes nearby, which can change who manages the water.

• Where to Fish on Palmerston Lake

  Depth is unmeasured here, so let the shoreline guide you. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. Reported across Frontenac County: pumpkinseed, bluegill, rock bass, smallmouth bass and yellow perch. The county figures include rivers and lakes alike. Read Palmerston Lake before you fish it and the day goes better.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The year swings from about -11°C in January to roughly 19°C in July. Four clear seasons, with a proper winter at one end. Hard water holds through the cold months, breaking up near late April. On the long-run averages the water opens up around late April and starts locking again about early December. Fish feed hardest at the start and the close of the open season. Palmerston Lake fishes to that pattern most years.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. Public toilets are recorded roughly 970 m off. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. Should this one be busy, Turcott Lake is 1.8 km off. Nothing on Palmerston Lake should be assumed from this page alone.