Fishing Perch Lake in Renfrew County, Ontario

• Overview

  Perch Lake is listed under Renfrew County, Ontario. The bank gives way to pine and birch. About 4 hectares of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. On size it sits at the modest end of our Renfrew County list. The town to know is Deep River, 32 km out. Gatineau is the closest city, 188 km away. The nearest boundary is a fair way off.

• Where to Fish on Perch Lake

  Depth is not on record here, so the bank has to tell you. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. Reported across Renfrew County: smallmouth bass, pumpkinseed and yellow perch. Species recorded across the county may be limited to a few waters. Perch Lake fishes better once you know its edges.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The seasonal spread runs -13°C to 19°C. Fishing here follows the temperature more than the calendar. Ice-out usually falls in late April, and the weeks after it fish hardest. Going by climate averages, expect open water from about late April until roughly early December. Reckon on open water from spring through to late autumn, with May and June the strongest. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Perch Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether the bank is open is not something our records settle. There is no mapped parking or launch nearby, which keeps numbers down. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. For a change of water, Demarco Lake is 0.6 km distant. Nothing on Perch Lake should be assumed from this page alone.