Rockaway Lake Fishing in Nipissing District, Ontario

• Overview

  In Ontario, Rockaway Lake falls inside Nipissing District. Land around it is pine and birch. At some 1.31 sq km it is far too large to cover on foot in a day. At about 13 km of edge, most people work one arm at a time. On our Nipissing District list it sits near the top for size. After that come Haliburton Village at 38 km and Huntsville at 46 km. This one is safely inside the county line.

• Where to Fish on Rockaway Lake

  No depth figure has reached our records, which makes a plummet useful. Weed, then depth: that is the order to fish a water of this kind. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Across Nipissing District, recorded fish include smallmouth bass, cisco and yellow perch. The county figures include rivers and lakes alike. On Rockaway Lake the first feature you find is usually worth a session.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The seasonal spread runs -12°C to 18°C. The middle months are generous; the ends are demanding. Firm cover through the cold months, then open water from late April. The water is typically free of ice between late April and late November. September and October fish steadily right up to the freeze. That is the shape of the year on Rockaway Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  The rules here are undocumented as far as public sources go. No dam controls it, and the level follows the season. Dividing Lake Provincial Park covers ground next to the water; its rules will apply on that side. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Where a permit is needed, the nearest town usually sells it. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. The nearest alternative is Dagger Lake, 2 km out. Nothing on Rockaway Lake should be assumed from this page alone.