Ring Lake, Ontario: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  In Ontario, Ring Lake belongs to Renfrew County. Rolling bush runs right down to the water. About 2 hectares of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. Our Renfrew County list holds plenty of bigger water. Nearest town is Chalk River, 9.5 km off. It is 155 km to Gatineau, the nearest city. The nearest edge is a long way off, so local rules apply throughout.

• Where to Fish on Ring Lake

  Without a survey to go on, judge depth from how the bank falls away. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. County-wide records name smallmouth bass, pumpkinseed, yellow perch, rock bass and brook trout. Those are county-wide records, so not every one of them will be in this water. Anyone new to Ring Lake should walk it once before setting up.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warmest month averages 19°C, the coldest about -13°C. A solid cap is the normal state through winter. Count on hard cover from midwinter, and open water from late April. Climate averages put the opening at about late April and the closing near early December. From the thaw to midsummer the fishing improves week by week. Plan any trip to Ring Lake around it.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing in our records says who may fish here. There is no recorded infrastructure here; expect to find your own way in. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Provincial rules still apply whatever the bank status. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. Wylie Lake, 0.6 km away, makes the obvious fallback. Nothing on Ring Lake should be assumed from this page alone.