Spoil Lake in Renfrew County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Look for Spoil Lake in Renfrew County, Ontario. It sits at 192 metres above sea level. Surface area is around 13 hectares, which gives you real water without needing a boat. Shoreline comes to about 1.8 km, small enough to learn in a day. It lies lower than most water we list in Ontario. Chalk River sits 22 km from the bank. Gatineau is the closest city, 156 km away. The nearest edge is a long way off, so local rules apply throughout.

• Where to Fish on Spoil Lake

  Depth is unknown to us, and the shoreline is the better guide. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Public occurrence data for Renfrew County names smallmouth bass, pumpkinseed and yellow perch. These are county-wide records, so not all of them will be in this water. At Spoil Lake the water rewards a slow, careful approach.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The range across the year is -13°C to 19°C. Cold winters and warm summers give a wide working range. Winter locks it down, and late April brings it back. 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. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Spoil Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. It formed naturally, so levels move with rainfall rather than with a gate. You can camp about 580 m away, going by the mapping. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Sort the permit out before you load the car. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. Should this one be busy, Cork Lake is 1.1 km off. Signs at Spoil Lake carry more weight than any list.