Stewart Long Lake, Ontario: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Lennox and Addington County, Ontario, is where Stewart Long Lake sits. The water sits 366 metres up. It measures about 14 hectares, which is a comfortable size for bank fishing. The bank runs about 2.6 km all the way round, so one visit can cover most of it. 38 km away sits Bancroft, the nearest town. Kingston is the closest city, 120 km away. Two sets of local rules meet not far from this water.

• Where to Fish on Stewart Long Lake

  Depth is unknown to us, and the shoreline is the better guide. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. County-wide records name pumpkinseed, rock bass, smallmouth bass, bluegill and yellow perch. Protected fish appear in the records for this area, so treat the list as information, not an invitation. On Stewart Long Lake a short move beats a long cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July to average close to 18°C, with January the cold end at about -12°C. A hard winter is normal, and the thaw brings a strong few weeks. The lid arrives early and lasts until roughly late April. Average temperatures cross freezing around late April in spring and again near early December in autumn. May into June fishes hardest, and September gives a second good stretch before the lid returns. Time your trip to Stewart Long Lake by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  There is no clear statement anywhere on who can fish it. No dam controls it, and the level follows the season. Nothing built is recorded close to the bank here. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. Failing this one, try King Lake, 1 km away. Nothing here settles the position at Stewart Long Lake for certain.