Fishing Pennock Lake in Kenora District, Ontario

• Overview

  Pennock Lake is one of the Kenora District waters in Ontario. The setting is pine and birch on every side. It measures some 5.45 sq km, and wind has room to build across it. There is roughly 13 km of bank, more than one visit can cover properly. Size puts it in the front rank of our Kenora District list. Head to Red Lake, 185 km away, for anything you forgot. It is 403 km to Winnipeg, the nearest city. The nearest boundary is a fair way off.

• Where to Fish on Pennock Lake

  Depth figures are not published for this one. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Species logged across Kenora District include northern pike, longnose sucker and white sucker. Records at this level tell you what is in the area. On Pennock Lake the obvious spot is not always the productive one.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The year swings from about -22°C in January to roughly 17°C in July. A full turn of seasons, with the strongest sport on either side of summer. Once it clears, about early May, the fishing comes on quickly. Climate averages put the opening at about early May and the closing near early November. Fishing peaks soon after break-up and again before the cold returns. It holds true on Pennock Lake more years than not.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. No dam controls it, and the level follows the season. Mapping is blank for access, so scout the approach before committing the car. For the pike, wire up and throw larger lures along the weed edges. Gates get locked out of season on water like this. Some ground is open by custom rather than by right, so tread carefully. Mattless Lake sits 8.9 km off and takes the overflow. For Pennock Lake, the notice at the access point is the final word.