Fishing Tetsmine Lake in Frontenac County, Ontario

• Overview

  Tetsmine Lake lies within the bounds of Frontenac County, Ontario. It sits at 169 metres above sea level. The water measures roughly 7 hectares, so nothing here is far from anything else. Most waters listed here for Frontenac County are larger. The nearest place of any size is Sharbot Lake, 27 km away. After that come Elginburg/Silvers Corners/Shannons Corners at 28 km and Sharpton/Glenvale at 28 km. The county edge is within a short distance of the bank.

• Where to Fish on Tetsmine Lake

  Depth is not on record here, which means reading the ground instead. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Fish documented in Frontenac County include pumpkinseed, bluegill and rock bass. The list covers the county rather than this water alone, so treat it as a guide. On Tetsmine Lake the quiet end is the one worth the extra effort.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Between January at about -9°C and July at about 20°C, the water has a wide range to work through. Four clear seasons, with a proper winter at one end. Once it clears, about mid April, the fishing comes on quickly. The lid tends to go about mid April and return around mid December. May into June fishes hardest, and September gives a second good stretch before the lid returns. Tetsmine Lake fishes to that pattern most years.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing we hold confirms whether access is permitted. You can camp 820 m off, which suits an early start. Mapping records toilets within 890 m. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Some ground is open by custom rather than by right, so tread carefully. Hemlock Lake, 0.3 km away, makes the obvious fallback. Confirm before you fish Tetsmine Lake.