Petty Lake near Parry Sound: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  You will find Petty Lake in Parry Sound District, Ontario. Everything around it is mixed forest. At roughly 8 hectares, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. Our Parry Sound District list holds plenty of bigger water. Nearest town is Parry Sound, 27 km off. Barrie sits 102 km out, and it is the nearest city worth the name. Two sets of local rules meet not far from this water.

• Where to Fish on Petty Lake

  The records we hold are silent on depth, so plan to find it yourself. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Survey and observation records for Parry Sound District include smallmouth bass, pumpkinseed and yellow perch. County records show the wider picture rather than this one place. The shape of Petty Lake decides where the fish sit.

• Seasonal Patterns

  On the long-term average, July reads 19°C and January reads -10°C. A hard winter is normal, and the thaw brings a strong few weeks. Winter fishing happens on the ice here, with open water back around mid April. Expect the water usable from around mid April until roughly early December. September and October fish steadily right up to the freeze. Expect Petty Lake to follow that timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether you may fish here is not something records settle. Nothing in the way of made access shows up nearby: no ramp, no car park, no path. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Rules for this water may differ from the county norm. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. Blair Lake at 2.1 km is the sensible second choice. For Petty Lake in particular, ask before you travel.