Quinn Lake Fishing in Frontenac County, Ontario

• Overview

  Out in Frontenac County, Ontario, sits Quinn Lake. The surface lies 329 metres up. It measures about 28 hectares, which is a comfortable size for bank fishing. Shoreline comes to about 4.0 km, small enough to learn in a day. Supplies mean a trip to Sharbot Lake, 39 km off. Renfrew lies 45 km off, Eganville another 52 km. The nearest edge is a long way off, so local rules apply throughout.

• Where to Fish on Quinn Lake

  Nothing in our records gives a depth for this one. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Reported across Frontenac County: pumpkinseed, bluegill, rock bass and smallmouth bass. The list covers the county rather than this water alone, so treat it as a guide. Quinn Lake gives up its fish to patience rather than distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages here run 19°C at the top of summer and -11°C at the bottom of winter. A solid cap is the normal state through winter. Ice-out usually falls in late April, and the weeks after it fish hardest. Climate averages put the opening at about late April and the closing near early December. The first weeks of open water and the last are the ones to plan for. At Quinn Lake the season follows that pattern closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing on record says whether the bank is open or closed. Records list it as a natural water body rather than an impoundment. Mapping is blank for access, so scout the approach before committing the car. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Parking is often the real limit rather than the bank itself. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. Spot Lake at 2.1 km is the sensible second choice. Check the position at Quinn Lake before loading the car.