Salmon Lake near Parry Sound: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  In Ontario, Salmon Lake falls inside Parry Sound District. Rolling bush runs right down to the water. It measures about 77 hectares, which is a comfortable size for bank fishing. Shoreline length is close to 8.3 km, and each section fishes a little differently. It ranks high for size among our Parry Sound District listings. Parry Sound lies 12 km from the water. After that come Penetanguishene at 52 km and Midland at 56 km. The nearest boundary is a fair way off.

• Where to Fish on Salmon Lake

  Depth is not on record here, which means reading the ground instead. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Records held for Parry Sound District cover smallmouth bass, pumpkinseed and yellow perch. County records show what lives in the area; the local agency holds the water-by-water list. Fish Salmon Lake where the bottom changes rather than where it looks deep.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warm month here averages 19°C; the cold one sits at -9°C. The middle months are generous; the ends are demanding. Expect a solid lid for months and a thaw around mid April. Ice clears near mid April and comes back about early December in a typical year. The middle of summer slows a little, with dawn and dusk carrying it. Plan any trip to Salmon Lake around it.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing on record says whether the bank is open or closed. No dam controls it, and the level follows the season. Mapping records no facilities at all near this water. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Check locally before you travel, because a wasted drive is a long one. Close seasons apply to some species and not others. Should this one be busy, Sovereign Lake is 1.5 km off. Where Salmon Lake is concerned, a local answer beats a written one.