Pusey Lake Fishing in Haliburton County, Ontario

• Overview

  Pusey Lake sits within Haliburton County in Ontario. It sits at 376 metres above sea level. It runs to roughly 55 hectares — big enough to hold fish away from the bank, small enough to learn. The closest town, United Townships of Dysart, Dudley, Harcourt, Guilford, Harburn, Bruton, Havelock, Eyre and Clyde, is 23 km away. Then Haliburton Village, 23 km, and Bancroft, 28 km. It sits well inside the county, so one set of rules covers it.

• Where to Fish on Pusey Lake

  Our records carry no depth, so judge it from the bank. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. Haliburton County records list smallmouth bass, pumpkinseed and rock bass among the fish reported. Records at this level tell you what is in the area. Work Pusey Lake in sections rather than trying to cover it.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The range across the year is -11°C to 18°C. A solid cap is the normal state through winter. Ice is part of the season here, ending near late April. Climate figures give an open season running late April to late November. The first weeks of open water and the last are the ones to plan for. It sets the rhythm of the year at Pusey Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Our records carry no access rule either way. The nearest car park we can see is 1.4 km out, so expect a walk with your gear. A campsite lies 310 m away for anyone staying over. A rest area sits about 400 m from the water. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Parking space is the usual limit rather than the bank itself. Where the way in crosses private ground, ask first. Clement Lake sits 1.6 km off and takes the overflow. What applies at Pusey Lake may have changed since it was mapped.