Shark Lake near Lakefield: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  In Ontario, Shark Lake belongs to Peterborough County. The water sits 264 metres up. It measures about 33 hectares, which is a comfortable size for bank fishing. The edge runs 4.1 km or so, easy to work in an afternoon. For a base, Lakefield sits 23 km out. It is 97 km to Oshawa, the nearest city. In the same area: Vixen Lake just 1.7 km, Stoplog Lake within 2.8 km, McGee Lake just 2.9 km, Egg Lake within 3 km and Coon Lake just 3.1 km. There is no boundary nearby to worry about.

• Where to Fish on Shark Lake

  No figure exists for depth, so let the water show you. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. Fish documented in Peterborough County include rock bass, pumpkinseed and smallmouth bass. The list covers the county rather than this water alone, so treat it as a guide. The near bank of Shark Lake is often the one people ignore.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate records put July near 19°C and January near -10°C. Winter puts a hard lid on this one. The open season starts with the thaw, near enough mid April. Expect the water usable from around mid April until roughly early December. From the thaw to midsummer the fishing improves week by week. Time your trip to Shark Lake by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public data does not answer the access question here. This is a natural basin, not a dammed one. A campsite lies 400 m away for anyone staying over. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Take the rules with you rather than trusting memory. Some stretches are reserved and marked as such on the ground. Failing this one, try Vixen Lake, 1.7 km away. Ask locally about Shark Lake if anything is unclear.