Scharfe Lake Fishing Guide, Renfrew County, Ontario

• Overview

  Renfrew County in Ontario is where Scharfe Lake sits. It lies 252 metres above sea level. At roughly 9 hectares, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. Supplies mean a trip to Petawawa, 29 km off. Beyond it, Eganville at 30 km and Pembroke at 30 km. In the same area: 0.8 km out stands Perrigo Lake, Upper Long Lake lies 1.7 km on, 2 km out stands Brewster Lake, Jeffrey Lake lies 2.1 km on and 2.5 km out stands Foley Lake. It sits well inside the county, so one set of rules covers it.

• Where to Fish on Scharfe Lake

  No depth figure has reached our records, which makes a plummet useful. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Public occurrence data for Renfrew County names smallmouth bass, pumpkinseed, yellow perch, rock bass and brook trout. Take it as the county picture rather than a promise for this water. On Scharfe Lake a short move beats a long cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warmest month averages 19°C, the coldest about -13°C. Cold locks it up for a good stretch each year. After late April the shallows warm and the fish move up. Ice clears near late April and comes back about early December in a typical year. Fishing peaks soon after break-up and again before the cold returns. On Scharfe Lake the same rules apply, with local timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  No access rule appears in what we hold. There is no mapped parking or launch close by, which usually means walking in. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Read any posted signs at the access point rather than assuming. Night access is frequently treated as a separate matter. Failing this one, try Perrigo Lake, 0.8 km away. Nothing on Scharfe Lake should be assumed from this page alone.