Shrike Lake in Nipissing District: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Shrike Lake is set in Nipissing District, Ontario. It stands 369 metres above sea level. At about 18 hectares, a day is enough to walk the shoreline properly. About 2.2 km of bank, so nothing stays unexplored for long. For a base, Chalk River sits 50 km out. Deep River follows at 51 km, then Petawawa at 60 km. One jurisdiction covers this water end to end.

• Where to Fish on Shrike Lake

  Our records hold no depth for this water. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Weed, then depth: that is the order to fish a water of this kind. Public occurrence data for Nipissing District names smallmouth bass, cisco, yellow perch, pumpkinseed and rock bass. Species recorded across the county may be limited to a few waters. Shrike Lake repays a walk before the first cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warmest month averages 18°C, the coldest about -13°C. A full turn of seasons, with the strongest sport on either side of summer. Firm cover through the cold months, then open water from late April. From about late April to around late November, expect open water on the long-run figures. September and October fish steadily right up to the freeze. On Shrike Lake that shapes the whole year.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing we hold confirms whether access is permitted. This is a natural basin, not a dammed one. Access is unmapped, which usually means a farm track and a walk. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Bank access can be seasonal on ground like this. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. Failing this one, try North Branch Lake, 1.7 km away. Check the position on Shrike Lake before loading the car.