Three Legged Lake Fishing in Parry Sound District, Ontario

• Overview

  Three Legged Lake is one of the Parry Sound District listings for Ontario. Everything around it is rolling bush. The water covers some 11 hectares, so pick a bank rather than trying to cover it all. There is roughly 1.9 km of shoreline here, which is a short walk end to end. Ground here is low by Ontario standards. The closest town, Parry Sound, is 25 km distant. Further out sit Penetanguishene (77 km) and Midland (81 km). One jurisdiction covers this water end to end.

• Where to Fish on Three Legged Lake

  Our records carry no depth, so judge it from the bank. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Records held for Parry Sound District cover smallmouth bass, pumpkinseed and yellow perch. County data is a starting point rather than a guarantee. Fish Three Legged Lake where the bottom changes rather than where it looks deep.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Seasonal averages run from -7°C in February up to 19°C in July. Fishing here follows the temperature more than the calendar. Count on hard cover from midwinter, and open water from mid April. Averages place the thaw at mid April and the freeze at mid December. The first weeks of open water and the last are the ones to plan for. At Three Legged Lake the season follows that pattern closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  The rules here are undocumented as far as public sources go. It formed naturally, so levels move with rainfall rather than with a gate. Access points are not mapped for this water, which suits people who like quiet. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Close seasons apply to some species and not others. The nearest alternative is Beaver Lake, 0.5 km out. For Three Legged Lake in particular, ask before you travel.