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

• Overview

  Renfrew County in Ontario is where Tee Lake sits. The water sits 184 metres up. Around 74 hectares of surface means several distinct areas to work. The margin runs to about 7.3 km in total. It ranks high for size among our Renfrew County listings. Deep River sits 15 km from here and is the nearest stop. For a city, Gatineau is 171 km off. The county line runs close by, so rules can change within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Tee Lake

  Depth remains unrecorded, so treat the first session as a survey. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Reported across Renfrew County: smallmouth bass, pumpkinseed, yellow perch, rock bass and brook trout. The county list is broader than any single water. Tee Lake gives up its fish to patience rather than distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Typical July readings run about 19°C; by January the average is down near -13°C. A hard winter is normal, and the thaw brings a strong few weeks. The lid arrives early and lasts until roughly late April. On average, late April opens the water and late November closes it again. Reckon on open water from spring through to late autumn, with May and June the strongest. It sets the rhythm of the year at Tee Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public sources are silent on who controls the bank. No dam controls it, and the level follows the season. The map shows no ramp or car park nearby, so this is a walk-in water. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Where a permit is needed, the nearest town usually sells it. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. The nearest alternative is Moor Lake, 3.1 km out. Check the position on Tee Lake before loading the car.