Rod and Gun Lake Fishing in Nipissing District, Ontario

• Overview

  Rod and Gun Lake is one of the Nipissing District waters in Ontario. It stands 467 metres above sea level. About 7 hectares of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. Our Nipissing District list holds plenty of bigger water. For a city, Barrie is 151 km off. In the same area: Lawrence Lake at 1.3 km, Pardee Lake 1.9 km off, Kirkwood Lake at 2.7 km, Lake Louisa 3 km off and Harness Lake at 3.1 km. No border sits close enough to matter.

• Where to Fish on Rod and Gun Lake

  Our records carry no depth, so judge it from the bank. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Records held for Nipissing District cover smallmouth bass, cisco, yellow perch and pumpkinseed. County records show the wider picture rather than this one place. Take Rod and Gun Lake a stretch at a time.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-run averages give July about 18°C and January about -12°C. Cold winters and warm summers give a wide working range. The lid usually sets by midwinter and gives way around late April. Ice usually gives way near late April, and forms again about late November. Fish feed hardest at the start and the close of the open season. It sets the rhythm of the year at Rod and Gun Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Who may fish here is not settled in anything we hold. You can camp about 1 km away, going by the mapping. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Take the rules with you rather than trusting memory. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. For a change of water, Lawrence Lake is 1.3 km distant. The position on Rod and Gun Lake is worth confirming on the day.