Fishing Raven Lake in Parry Sound District, Ontario

• Overview

  Raven Lake is listed under Parry Sound District, Ontario. It sits in rolling bush. Surface area is around 11 hectares, which gives you real water without needing a boat. There is roughly 3.1 km of shoreline here, which is a short walk end to end. It is low-lying compared with other Ontario water we list. Parry Sound sits 24 km from the bank. South River follows at 72 km, then Huntsville at 80 km. It sits well inside the county, so one set of rules covers it.

• Where to Fish on Raven Lake

  Depth is unknown to us, and the shoreline is the better guide. Weed, then depth: that is the order to fish a water of this kind. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. Parry Sound District records list smallmouth bass, pumpkinseed, yellow perch, northern pike and rock bass among the fish reported. County records show the wider picture rather than this one place. Raven Lake repays a walk before the first cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Temperature averages peak at 19°C in July and bottom out at -9°C in January. A hard winter is normal, and the thaw brings a strong few weeks. Expect a solid lid for months and a thaw around mid April. Averages place the thaw at mid April and the freeze at early December. June through September is the settled part of the year, with the shoulders busier for fish. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Raven Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  No public source sets out the position on this bank. It formed naturally, so levels move with rainfall rather than with a gate. No car park, ramp or path is recorded within easy reach of the shore. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Sort the permit out before you load the car. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. Should this one be busy, Bear Lake is 3 km off. The position on Raven Lake is worth confirming on the day.